Marine Biodiversity Data Portal - NI

Polychaetes of Northern Ireland Identification Workshop

Dr Teresa Darbyshire will be running a 2-day workshop on how to identify the polychaete worms that we have here in Northern Ireland. Teresa is the senior curator of marine invertebrates at the National Museum of Wales with a specialist interest in polychaete taxonomy. The course is being run as part of the DAERA funded Marine Biodiversity Data Portal-NI project. The course is free and aimed at upskilling individuals who are actively identifying and recording polychaetes in Northern Ireland. Please register interest by emailing us at c.morrow@qub.ac.uk or l.keatley@qub.ac.uk.

Venue: Queen's University Marine Lab, Portaferry

Date & Time: Tuesday 22nd, 09:30 - 16:30 & Wednesday 23rd October 2024, 09:30 - 16:30

Tuesday 22nd October
• 09.30–10.00 Coffee in QML teaching lab
• 10.00-12.30 QML teaching lab
• 12.30–14.00 Lunch provided
• 14.00–16.30 QML teaching lab

Wednesday 23rd October
• 09.30–10.00 Coffee in QML teaching lab
• 10.00-12.30 QML teaching lab
• 12.30–14.00 Lunch provided
• 14.00–16.30 QML teaching lab

Seaweeds of Northern Ireland Identification Workshop

Prof. Christine Maggs will be running a 2-day workshop on how to identify the seaweeds that we have here in Northern Ireland. Christine is an international expert on the systematics of seaweeds and has authored three books on seaweeds including: Seasearch Guide to Seaweeds of Britain and Ireland, Green seaweeds of Britain and Ireland and Seaweeds of the British Isles: Volume 1 Rhodophyta, Part 3A Ceramiales. The course is free and suitable for all levels. To book a place please email c.morrow@qub.ac.uk or l.keatley@qub.ac.uk, as spaces are limited; we recommend early booking.

Venue: Queen's University Marine Lab, Portaferry

Date & Time: Thursday 22nd, 08:45 - 16:00 & Friday 23rd August 2024, 10:00 - 16:00

Nudibranchs of Northern Ireland Identification Workshop

Christine Morrow & Libby Keatley will be running a 1-day workshop on how to find, identify and record the diverse array of nudibranchs we have here in Northern Ireland. Although nudibranchs are found all around our coast and can be found both on shore and by diving, most of them are tiny, and divers and shore explorers often need tips on how to find them! If you have photos of nudibranchs, bring along your laptops and we will have a go at identifying the photos and making them into records. The course is free and suitable for both shore and diver volunteers and no previous knowledge about the group is necessary. To book a place please email c.morrow@qub.ac.uk or l.keatley@qub.ac.uk, as spaces are limited we recommend early booking.

Venue: Portrush Sailing Club, Pool Room

Date & Time: Saturday 20th April 2024, 10.30–16.00

Stakeholder event at Queen’s University Marine Laboratory, 29th February 2024

An event to demonstrate the Marine Biodiversity Data Portal - NI at Queen's University Marine Laboratory. Thanks to everyone who attended, some great feedback and ideas for further development!

Northern Ireland Science Festival, 17th February 2024

Christine Morrow, Libby Keatley & Rebekah Bajko accompanied staff from CEDaR and curatorial staff at National Museums NI in a one-day event at the Ulster Transport Museum to promote appreciation of our local marine biodiversity.

Volunteer event at Queen’s University Marine Laboratory, 17th December 2023

This one-day event was to promote the project amongst citizen science volunteers and introduce our iNaturalist project.

British Sub Aqua Club Marine Life Appreciation Course, 18th November 2023

Donaghadee Sailing Club hosted a BSAC marine life appreciation skills development course. Christine Morrow & Libby Keatley assisted with the course and gave a presentation introducing attendees to our project.