Research

Marine Identification Studies
The importance of Strangford Lough as a biodiverse habitat has led to a substantial number of research, monitoring and marine identification studies taking place on the Lough.   One of the criteria for the establishment of the Strangford Lough Marine Nature Reserve was its potential for use in education.

 

The Lough provides a natural laboratory for carrying out marine biological and oceanographic research and this is evident from the number and diversity of research projects that it supports. 

Strangford Lough is much used for field studies at all levels of education, with many school groups visiting the interpretive centres which have been established around the Lough. In addition, residential centres bring school groups, undergraduate and postgraduate university students to the Lough for study and training.

 

Research and monitoring of plants, animals and the habitats of Strangford Lough is carried out by a range of organisations including; 

Care should always be taken to avoid repeated disturbance of wildlife in an area. Following the principles of Leave No Trace you can help look after Strangford Lough.