Irish Basking Shark Group
@irishbaskingshark.bsky.social
Promoting sustainable research, education, and
conservation of Ireland's marine wildlife.
https://www.baskingshark.ie
https://linktr.ee/irishbaskingsharkgroup?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=2ad234ad-6176-4e8d-a400-feb6ce6d79bd
conservation of Ireland's marine wildlife.
https://www.baskingshark.ie
https://linktr.ee/irishbaskingsharkgroup?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=2ad234ad-6176-4e8d-a400-feb6ce6d79bd
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Irish Basking Shark Group - International Basking Shark Conference 2025
YouTube video by Swimming Head Productions
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Reflecting on the International Basking Shark Conference last month, we are all still so inspired by the energy and passion captured in one weekend.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMCg...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMCg...
Friday 29th of August we hosted our conference gala dinner at the Connacht Hotel, Galway. We ate good food, got to know our wonderful attendees better and were entertained by the incredible musical talents of Phronsias, Brendain and Marcus Hernon!
November 24, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Friday 29th of August we hosted our conference gala dinner at the Connacht Hotel, Galway. We ate good food, got to know our wonderful attendees better and were entertained by the incredible musical talents of Phronsias, Brendain and Marcus Hernon!
Basking sharks visit Tipperary!
A new exhibition by Irish artist Tom Meskell opened last weekend in Tipperary Town. In 'Basking - the Nursery', the focal points are two juvenile sharks, each about 2.5 metres in length, suspended in blue-green light amidst the sounds of the ocean.
A new exhibition by Irish artist Tom Meskell opened last weekend in Tipperary Town. In 'Basking - the Nursery', the focal points are two juvenile sharks, each about 2.5 metres in length, suspended in blue-green light amidst the sounds of the ocean.
Basking - The Nursery | Tipperary Artist Directory
Basking – The Nursery is a continuation of Tom Meskell’s acclaimed Basking series, exploring the majestic presence and gentle mystery of the basking shark through illuminated sculpture and…
www.tipperaryarts.ie
November 19, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Basking sharks visit Tipperary!
A new exhibition by Irish artist Tom Meskell opened last weekend in Tipperary Town. In 'Basking - the Nursery', the focal points are two juvenile sharks, each about 2.5 metres in length, suspended in blue-green light amidst the sounds of the ocean.
A new exhibition by Irish artist Tom Meskell opened last weekend in Tipperary Town. In 'Basking - the Nursery', the focal points are two juvenile sharks, each about 2.5 metres in length, suspended in blue-green light amidst the sounds of the ocean.
Incredible sneak peak for Tom Meskell’s upcoming exhibit "Basking, The Nursery" in Tipperary: www.tipperaryarts.ie/baskingout
November 13, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Incredible sneak peak for Tom Meskell’s upcoming exhibit "Basking, The Nursery" in Tipperary: www.tipperaryarts.ie/baskingout
Many thanks to Terry Flanagan from @rte.ie Mooney Goes Wild programme for joining us at the International Basking Shark Conference ATU Galway City in August this year to capture the meeting, talk to some of the participants and share the excitement.
www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
November 5, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Many thanks to Terry Flanagan from @rte.ie Mooney Goes Wild programme for joining us at the International Basking Shark Conference ATU Galway City in August this year to capture the meeting, talk to some of the participants and share the excitement.
www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
Our magnificent basking shark sculpture was created by Tommy Casby. Commissioned by IBSG and Fair seas, part funded by The heritage council and with support from Galway City Council. On behalf of us all at IBSG we want to extend our thanks to Tommy for creating such an incredible sculpture.
October 30, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Our magnificent basking shark sculpture was created by Tommy Casby. Commissioned by IBSG and Fair seas, part funded by The heritage council and with support from Galway City Council. On behalf of us all at IBSG we want to extend our thanks to Tommy for creating such an incredible sculpture.
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What did people take away from our International Conference on Basking Sharks?
We spoke with attendees from around the Atlantic to hear their biggest insights, inspirations, and hopes for the future of #baskingshark #conservation. 🦈💬
Check out their stories and reflections from the event!
We spoke with attendees from around the Atlantic to hear their biggest insights, inspirations, and hopes for the future of #baskingshark #conservation. 🦈💬
Check out their stories and reflections from the event!
October 21, 2025 at 10:02 AM
What did people take away from our International Conference on Basking Sharks?
We spoke with attendees from around the Atlantic to hear their biggest insights, inspirations, and hopes for the future of #baskingshark #conservation. 🦈💬
Check out their stories and reflections from the event!
We spoke with attendees from around the Atlantic to hear their biggest insights, inspirations, and hopes for the future of #baskingshark #conservation. 🦈💬
Check out their stories and reflections from the event!
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Postcards from Achill:
On the Sunday 30th of August after our conference we headed out to Achill Island to host our Ocean Literacy Day.
On the Sunday 30th of August after our conference we headed out to Achill Island to host our Ocean Literacy Day.
October 28, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Postcards from Achill:
On the Sunday 30th of August after our conference we headed out to Achill Island to host our Ocean Literacy Day.
On the Sunday 30th of August after our conference we headed out to Achill Island to host our Ocean Literacy Day.
Postcards from Achill:
On the Sunday 30th of August after our conference we headed out to Achill Island to host our Ocean Literacy Day.
On the Sunday 30th of August after our conference we headed out to Achill Island to host our Ocean Literacy Day.
October 28, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Postcards from Achill:
On the Sunday 30th of August after our conference we headed out to Achill Island to host our Ocean Literacy Day.
On the Sunday 30th of August after our conference we headed out to Achill Island to host our Ocean Literacy Day.
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We are delighted to have contributed to this compendium of Important Shark and Ray Areas (ISRAs) in the European Atlantic, lending more evidence to the importance of Irish waters, not just for our focus species the Basking Shark...
PRESS RELEASE |
124 Important Shark and Ray Areas Identified Across the European Atlantic
Available here: sharkrayareas.org/124-importan...
© Lars von Ritter Zahony | Ocean Image Bank
@SharkRayFund @_BMUKN @rewild @BonnConvention #shark #ray #chimaera #ISRA #conservation #marine
124 Important Shark and Ray Areas Identified Across the European Atlantic
Available here: sharkrayareas.org/124-importan...
© Lars von Ritter Zahony | Ocean Image Bank
@SharkRayFund @_BMUKN @rewild @BonnConvention #shark #ray #chimaera #ISRA #conservation #marine
September 23, 2025 at 8:27 PM
We are delighted to have contributed to this compendium of Important Shark and Ray Areas (ISRAs) in the European Atlantic, lending more evidence to the importance of Irish waters, not just for our focus species the Basking Shark...
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Reflecting on the International Basking Shark Conference last month, we are all still so inspired by the energy and passion captured in one weekend.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMCg...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMCg...
Irish Basking Shark Group - International Basking Shark Conference 2025
YouTube video by Swimming Head Productions
www.youtube.com
September 23, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Reflecting on the International Basking Shark Conference last month, we are all still so inspired by the energy and passion captured in one weekend.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMCg...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMCg...
What did people take away from our International Conference on Basking Sharks?
We spoke with attendees from around the Atlantic to hear their biggest insights, inspirations, and hopes for the future of #baskingshark #conservation. 🦈💬
Check out their stories and reflections from the event!
We spoke with attendees from around the Atlantic to hear their biggest insights, inspirations, and hopes for the future of #baskingshark #conservation. 🦈💬
Check out their stories and reflections from the event!
October 21, 2025 at 10:02 AM
What did people take away from our International Conference on Basking Sharks?
We spoke with attendees from around the Atlantic to hear their biggest insights, inspirations, and hopes for the future of #baskingshark #conservation. 🦈💬
Check out their stories and reflections from the event!
We spoke with attendees from around the Atlantic to hear their biggest insights, inspirations, and hopes for the future of #baskingshark #conservation. 🦈💬
Check out their stories and reflections from the event!
Loved this piece from the Shark Trust about our conference! Their data workshop was a real highlight — thanks for bringing such great energy and insights!
www.sharktrust.org/blog/lets-ta...
www.sharktrust.org/blog/lets-ta...
October 15, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Loved this piece from the Shark Trust about our conference! Their data workshop was a real highlight — thanks for bringing such great energy and insights!
www.sharktrust.org/blog/lets-ta...
www.sharktrust.org/blog/lets-ta...
Reposted by Irish Basking Shark Group
PRESS RELEASE |
124 Important Shark and Ray Areas Identified Across the European Atlantic
Available here: sharkrayareas.org/124-importan...
© Lars von Ritter Zahony | Ocean Image Bank
@SharkRayFund @_BMUKN @rewild @BonnConvention #shark #ray #chimaera #ISRA #conservation #marine
124 Important Shark and Ray Areas Identified Across the European Atlantic
Available here: sharkrayareas.org/124-importan...
© Lars von Ritter Zahony | Ocean Image Bank
@SharkRayFund @_BMUKN @rewild @BonnConvention #shark #ray #chimaera #ISRA #conservation #marine
September 23, 2025 at 2:03 PM
PRESS RELEASE |
124 Important Shark and Ray Areas Identified Across the European Atlantic
Available here: sharkrayareas.org/124-importan...
© Lars von Ritter Zahony | Ocean Image Bank
@SharkRayFund @_BMUKN @rewild @BonnConvention #shark #ray #chimaera #ISRA #conservation #marine
124 Important Shark and Ray Areas Identified Across the European Atlantic
Available here: sharkrayareas.org/124-importan...
© Lars von Ritter Zahony | Ocean Image Bank
@SharkRayFund @_BMUKN @rewild @BonnConvention #shark #ray #chimaera #ISRA #conservation #marine
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Finding a group of scientists who love and study and talk about a particular thing, and in this case when it's something my kid has gotten into, is still one of my favorite things about social media.
Fáilte! We love to hear about the enthusiasm our next generation has for these amazing sharks!
September 23, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Finding a group of scientists who love and study and talk about a particular thing, and in this case when it's something my kid has gotten into, is still one of my favorite things about social media.
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I'm very proud to have contributed to this important work with @irishbaskingshark.bsky.social
We are delighted to have contributed to this compendium of Important Shark and Ray Areas (ISRAs) in the European Atlantic, lending more evidence to the importance of Irish waters, not just for our focus species the Basking Shark...
PRESS RELEASE |
124 Important Shark and Ray Areas Identified Across the European Atlantic
Available here: sharkrayareas.org/124-importan...
© Lars von Ritter Zahony | Ocean Image Bank
@SharkRayFund @_BMUKN @rewild @BonnConvention #shark #ray #chimaera #ISRA #conservation #marine
124 Important Shark and Ray Areas Identified Across the European Atlantic
Available here: sharkrayareas.org/124-importan...
© Lars von Ritter Zahony | Ocean Image Bank
@SharkRayFund @_BMUKN @rewild @BonnConvention #shark #ray #chimaera #ISRA #conservation #marine
September 23, 2025 at 8:29 PM
I'm very proud to have contributed to this important work with @irishbaskingshark.bsky.social
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One of the best conferences I've ever been too (but I'm probably biased here). So proud to have put this together with the amazing @irishbaskingshark.bsky.social team.
Reflecting on the International Basking Shark Conference last month, we are all still so inspired by the energy and passion captured in one weekend.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMCg...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMCg...
Irish Basking Shark Group - International Basking Shark Conference 2025
YouTube video by Swimming Head Productions
www.youtube.com
September 23, 2025 at 8:28 PM
One of the best conferences I've ever been too (but I'm probably biased here). So proud to have put this together with the amazing @irishbaskingshark.bsky.social team.
We are delighted to have contributed to this compendium of Important Shark and Ray Areas (ISRAs) in the European Atlantic, lending more evidence to the importance of Irish waters, not just for our focus species the Basking Shark...
PRESS RELEASE |
124 Important Shark and Ray Areas Identified Across the European Atlantic
Available here: sharkrayareas.org/124-importan...
© Lars von Ritter Zahony | Ocean Image Bank
@SharkRayFund @_BMUKN @rewild @BonnConvention #shark #ray #chimaera #ISRA #conservation #marine
124 Important Shark and Ray Areas Identified Across the European Atlantic
Available here: sharkrayareas.org/124-importan...
© Lars von Ritter Zahony | Ocean Image Bank
@SharkRayFund @_BMUKN @rewild @BonnConvention #shark #ray #chimaera #ISRA #conservation #marine
September 23, 2025 at 8:27 PM
We are delighted to have contributed to this compendium of Important Shark and Ray Areas (ISRAs) in the European Atlantic, lending more evidence to the importance of Irish waters, not just for our focus species the Basking Shark...
Reflecting on the International Basking Shark Conference last month, we are all still so inspired by the energy and passion captured in one weekend.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMCg...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMCg...
Irish Basking Shark Group - International Basking Shark Conference 2025
YouTube video by Swimming Head Productions
www.youtube.com
September 23, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Reflecting on the International Basking Shark Conference last month, we are all still so inspired by the energy and passion captured in one weekend.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMCg...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMCg...
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We had a fantastic time filming at the @irishbaskingshark.bsky.social international conference! Lovely to catch up with friends & celebrate new shark research. Followed by filming with Dr Sharon Lynch in ever-stunning Cork at Roaringwater Bay. Films coming soon!
September 11, 2025 at 10:21 AM
We had a fantastic time filming at the @irishbaskingshark.bsky.social international conference! Lovely to catch up with friends & celebrate new shark research. Followed by filming with Dr Sharon Lynch in ever-stunning Cork at Roaringwater Bay. Films coming soon!
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Check out the latest installment of Q&As with the IUCN SSC Shark Specialist Group's early career scientists Guido Leurs & Jasmin Graham, featured in the newest issue of our newsletter, Shark News!
See here: www.iucnssg.org/shark-news.h... or view here: 78c70730.flowpaper.com/IUCNSSCSSGSh...
See here: www.iucnssg.org/shark-news.h... or view here: 78c70730.flowpaper.com/IUCNSSCSSGSh...
September 19, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Check out the latest installment of Q&As with the IUCN SSC Shark Specialist Group's early career scientists Guido Leurs & Jasmin Graham, featured in the newest issue of our newsletter, Shark News!
See here: www.iucnssg.org/shark-news.h... or view here: 78c70730.flowpaper.com/IUCNSSCSSGSh...
See here: www.iucnssg.org/shark-news.h... or view here: 78c70730.flowpaper.com/IUCNSSCSSGSh...
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After months of preparation this weekend we successfully hosted the second International Basking shark conference at ATU Galway followed by our Ocean Literacy day event on Achill Island, cohosted by:
@npwsireland.bsky.social & Irish Whale and Dolphin Group
@npwsireland.bsky.social & Irish Whale and Dolphin Group
September 1, 2025 at 12:12 PM
After months of preparation this weekend we successfully hosted the second International Basking shark conference at ATU Galway followed by our Ocean Literacy day event on Achill Island, cohosted by:
@npwsireland.bsky.social & Irish Whale and Dolphin Group
@npwsireland.bsky.social & Irish Whale and Dolphin Group
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I have never been more proud to work with @irishbaskingshark.bsky.social! After a compressed planning process, we held two packed days of fintastic basking shark talks. I've never felt more inspire or excited to continue basking shark research and advocacy.
September 1, 2025 at 12:15 PM
I have never been more proud to work with @irishbaskingshark.bsky.social! After a compressed planning process, we held two packed days of fintastic basking shark talks. I've never felt more inspire or excited to continue basking shark research and advocacy.
After months of preparation this weekend we successfully hosted the second International Basking shark conference at ATU Galway followed by our Ocean Literacy day event on Achill Island, cohosted by:
@npwsireland.bsky.social & Irish Whale and Dolphin Group
@npwsireland.bsky.social & Irish Whale and Dolphin Group
September 1, 2025 at 12:12 PM
After months of preparation this weekend we successfully hosted the second International Basking shark conference at ATU Galway followed by our Ocean Literacy day event on Achill Island, cohosted by:
@npwsireland.bsky.social & Irish Whale and Dolphin Group
@npwsireland.bsky.social & Irish Whale and Dolphin Group
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Amazing few days at the basking shark conference in Galway, fascinating work being done with shark biologging tags & camera tags. Thank you @irishbaskingshark.bsky.social
August 31, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Amazing few days at the basking shark conference in Galway, fascinating work being done with shark biologging tags & camera tags. Thank you @irishbaskingshark.bsky.social
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Travelling back from Intl Basking Shark Conf in Galway, Ireland. It's so important for those studying the species that travels across oceans to connect globally. Huge thanks to everyone who worked hard to make the conf happen.
Love to visit 🇮🇪 again!!
#Squalomix
Love to visit 🇮🇪 again!!
#Squalomix
August 31, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Travelling back from Intl Basking Shark Conf in Galway, Ireland. It's so important for those studying the species that travels across oceans to connect globally. Huge thanks to everyone who worked hard to make the conf happen.
Love to visit 🇮🇪 again!!
#Squalomix
Love to visit 🇮🇪 again!!
#Squalomix