University of Galway joins international coral reef restoration mission off Porcupine Bank

An international mission including University of Galway has placed 23 artificial reefs on the deep seabed off the south-west Porcupine Bank, with 'encouraging' early results. The initiative aims to restore degraded coral ecosystems, though long-term viability and ecological impact remain unproven. This marks a notable step in deep-sea conservation science.