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Restoring Oyster Habitat & Improving Water Quality in Ireland - David Lawlor
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- Book of Leaves
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- Jun 30, 2025
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- 2219
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Summary
David Lawlor is an entrepeuner who has found the perfect way to incorporate his busniess with his love of the sea. He and his wife Marguerite run Green Ocean Coffiee which helps to fund the Green Ocean Foundation, an initiative utilising the wonders of oysters to restore our Irish waters. Keep an eye on their website for upcoming updates, or follow them on Instagram @greenoceancoffeeireland . As always, don't forget to follow Book of Leaves on Instagram , Blue Sky or Facebook , leave us a review, and share with a friend. Find my depop profile @cearadc ! Patreon / Buy Me A Coffee X x [03:35] David introduces himself [05:25] What the Green Ocean Foundation do [08:05] The history of oysters in Ireland [10:35] How Green Ocean Foundation are utilizing oysters as a keystone species [18:20] Exactly how beneficial kelp & oysters are for the environment [21:05] What top down changes David would like to see to assist with marine life preservation [23:55] The changes David has noticed over the years while diving [28:10] Other initiatives that inspire David in this field of work [30:05] How running Green Ocean Coffee supports the Green Ocean oyster initiative [32:50] Imagining the future Also mentioned: Native Oyster Restoration Alliance Loved Clothes Last Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.