Spring has arrived, and with it comes exciting progress for both Green Ocean Coffee and our wider Green Ocean restoration projects. We’ve been busier than ever planning the next phases of our work, and we’re thrilled to share some recent highlights.
Celebrating Wins for Green Ocean Coffee
We were honoured to receive not one, but two awards at the 2025 Guaranteed Irish Business Awards in the Mansion House — Sustainability Champion and Irish Food & Beverage Supplier of the Year. These accolades are a proud moment for our team and a testament to the collective impact of everyday sustainable choices, made local and community-first.
As awareness of Green Ocean Coffee continues to grow, so too does interest and support. We’ve seen a steady increase in coffee sales — each cup contributing directly to real-world ocean restoration.
While the Green Ocean Foundation leads the restoration work, Watermark Coffee remains its biggest supporter — providing funding from coffee sales, along with time, energy, and resources. We’re also excited to welcome four new business sponsors who have recently come on board to support upcoming restoration projects. The ripple effect is growing!
Community Engagement That Inspires
Over the past few months, we’ve deepened our community connections in meaningful ways. From presenting at a Climate Conference for 500 Transition Year students in Co. Wicklow (hosted by Codling Wind Farm), to expanding our engagement with third-level institutions like Trinity College, DCU, UCD, and Dundalk Institute of Technology.
But one standout moment? A visit to 4th Class at St. Brigid’s BNS in Killester, where we were welcomed by the wonderfully enthusiastic principal, Yvonne Emerson. The energy and curiosity of the students reminded us exactly why this work matters. It’s these moments — full of questions, wonder, and hope — that keep us pushing forward with purpose.
Dublin Bay – Phase 2 Update
Since relocating our oysters from Tralee to Dublin Bay in October, Marguerite and I have made several visits to check on their progress. The good news? The oyster gardens are settling in well. Growth has been modest, which is expected at this early stage, but things are looking positive as they continue to adapt to their new home.
What’s Next for Green Ocean?
We’re preparing for a significant expansion in the coming months — the installation of 16,000 to 18,000 oysters in Dun Laoghaire Harbour. This ambitious step marks the beginning of our efforts to create a living biogenic reef along the breakwater walls, boosting biodiversity and improving water quality. We’ll be sharing more updates on this as plans solidify.
Later this year, we’ll also be launching a pilot project in Greystones Marina — a key step in testing and verifying the approach in a new location with its own unique challenges.
If you love what we’re doing — or if you’re a business interested in being part of something that delivers real, measurable environmental impact — we’d love to hear from you.
Together, small actions can create big change.