{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5fea6e9433e50d289b18005a/68614a835670d8650899762f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Restoring Oyster Habitat & Improving Water Quality in Ireland - David Lawlor","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5fea6e9433e50d289b18005a/1751206504564-c9f3f534-78c3-49df-b853-2a89f1cd2ec6.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>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 <a href=\"https://greenoceancoffee.ie/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Green Ocean Coffiee</a> 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 <a href=\"https://greenoceanfoundation.ie/green-ocean-foundation-coming-soon/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">website</a> for upcoming updates, or follow them on Instagram <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/greenoceancoffeeireland/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@greenoceancoffeeireland</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>As always, don't forget to follow Book of Leaves on <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/bookofleavespodcast/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a>, <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/cearacarney.bsky.social\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Blue Sky </a>or <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/bookofleavespodcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a>, leave us a review, and share with a friend. Find my depop profile <a href=\"https://www.depop.com/cearadc/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@cearadc</a>! <a href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=18813189\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Patreon</a> / <a href=\"https://www.buymeacoffee.com/BOOKOFLEAVES\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Buy Me A Coffee</a> X x</p><p>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>[03:35] David introduces himself</li><li>[05:25] What the Green Ocean Foundation do</li><li>[08:05] The history of oysters in Ireland</li><li>[10:35] How Green Ocean Foundation are utilizing oysters as a keystone species</li><li>[18:20] Exactly how beneficial kelp &amp; oysters are for the environment</li><li>[21:05] What top down changes David would like to see to assist with marine life preservation</li><li>[23:55] The changes David has noticed over the years while diving</li><li>[28:10] Other initiatives that inspire David in this field of work</li><li>[30:05] How running Green Ocean Coffee supports the Green Ocean oyster initiative</li><li>[32:50] Imagining the future</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Also mentioned:</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://noraeurope.eu/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Native Oyster Restoration Alliance</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/54367214-loved-clothes-last?ac=1&amp;from_search=true&amp;qid=mnHw0ymiio&amp;rank=1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Loved Clothes Last</a></p>","author_name":"Ceara Carney "}