Heidi shares her extensive knowledge on seagrass habitats and the impact of human activities on the coastline and the importance of preserving these areas in Northern Ireland.

She highlights the significance of seagrass as a habitat and its potential for carbon sequestration and we also cover the causes of seagrass loss, the need for mitigating its impact, and the role of volunteer support for ecological restoration projects.

Heidi is also involved with the Irish Ocean Literacy Network, the Shifting Tides Project in Carlingford Lough, and recently delivered a Ted Talk at Stormont focusing on how our seas can help tackle the climate crisis. You can find the links to these below:

Irish Ocean Literacy Network - https://irishoceanliteracy.ie

Shifting Tides - https://www.theshiftingtides.org

Ted Talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQn8O4Z2-Xo