Celtic Sea
The Celtic Sea is a part of the Atlantic Ocean south of Ireland and west of Great Britain, bounded by Ireland, Wales, and southwestern England.
Irish Sea: A sea separating Ireland from Great Britain and connecting the Atlantic with the Celtic Sea. It lies immediately north of the Celtic Sea, with St George’s Channel linking the two.
Celtic Sea offshore wind farms: Wind-energy projects planned or operating in the Celtic Sea, including floating turbine developments. Its deep-water resource and Atlantic winds make it a focus for floating wind energy.
Celtic Sea circulation: The pattern of currents and water exchange within the Celtic Sea and its neighboring waters. Circulation carries heat, nutrients, larvae, and pollutants through the sea.
Celtic Sea kelp forests: Underwater habitats formed by large brown algae along rocky coasts of the Celtic Sea region. Kelp forests shelter marine life along the sea’s exposed coasts.
Bristol Channel: An Atlantic inlet between southern Wales and southwestern England. Its western opening forms part of the Celtic Sea’s eastern boundary.
Fishing in the Celtic Sea: Commercial and small-scale harvesting of fish and shellfish in the Celtic Sea. Fishing is a long-standing use shaped by the sea’s stocks, fleets, and regulations.
Tides of the Celtic Sea: The periodic rise and fall of sea level in the Celtic Sea, driven mainly by lunar and solar gravity. Tidal range and flow influence navigation, mixing, and coastal habitats.
Celtic Sea mackerel fishery: The fishery targeting Atlantic mackerel in and around the Celtic Sea. Mackerel illustrate the sea’s commercial value and the challenges of shared-stock management.
St George’s Channel: A channel between southeastern Ireland and southwestern Wales connecting the Irish Sea and Celtic Sea. It marks a principal passage between the Celtic Sea and Irish Sea.
Celtic Sea fisheries: Marine fish populations and fisheries managed across the Celtic Sea region. These fisheries face pressure from catches, changing ecosystems, and shared governance.