International Protected Areas	Printable Version
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Visit the following links to find more information concerning International protected areas. International Whaling Commission (IWC): This IWC website provides information on the international agreements concerned with the protection of whales, as well as other IWC activities. Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG): This website provides information on whales and dolphins around the Irish coast as well as an atlas of coastal sitings. The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands: This link offers useful information on the Ramsar Convention and wetlands. Globwetland Project: This website is about the European Space Agency (ESA) funded project called Globwetland. The project is using satellite images to help improve the management of wetlands. Defra/Ramsar Information: This links to the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs information on the Ramsar Convention and wetlands in general. UNESCO/Biosphere Reserves: This link offers information on Biosphere reserves and answers the most regularly asked questions on this topic. UNESCO/World Heritage Sites: This link offers information on the Convention concerning the Protection of World Cultural and Natural Heritage as well as on all the World Heritage Sites. Causeway Coast: The Northern Ireland Tourist Board's website provides information on the Giant's Causeway and the Causeway coast, which may be of use before a visit to this area. Archaeological Ensemble of the Bend of the Boyne: This website is beautifully illustrated and provides all the information one needs before a visit to this world heritage site. The Skellig Experience: This excellent website gives all round information on the Skellig Islands as well as practical details about the Skelligs' interpretative centre. top