Marine Life
With Dingle Bay to the north, Kenmare Bay to the south, and the open Atlantic to the west, the peninsula’s sheltered bays, shallow estuaries, wild rocky shores, and deep channels offer shelter, feeding grounds, and breeding places for resident and visiting marine life. Explore rockpools, comb the sandy beaches, watch for wildlife from cliffs, or take a boat tour to explore offshore. From microscopic plankton to mighty whales, there is no shortage of marine life to discover around Iveragh.
Jellyfish & Plankton
Learn more about Iveragh’s amazing marine environment through some of its lesser-known creatures: jellyfish and plankton. It is impossible to separate these life forms from the story of Valentia Island’s pioneer naturalist Maude Delap who studied them in incredible detail in the late 19th and early 20th century.
Dolphins, Whales, etc.
Whether watching from land or sea, there are some very special kinds of marine life to be seen around Iveragh’s coastline. There are few spectacles as mesmerizing as witnessing enormous Humpbacks breaching the water’s surface, or a pod of Dolphins travelling alongside your boat. This section will introduce you to Iveragh’s charismatic marine creatures and will offer tips on where and how to see them.
Seashores
Iveragh’s long and varied coastline is home to many plants and animals. These inhabit our wild rocky shores, other-worldly rock pools, sandy beaches, and sand dunes. Whatever the weather, there is always something to see on Iveragh’s seashores.
