A nature lover's paradise, Lough Hyne and its
beauty is so enchanting and its marine life so unique and varied,
it became Ireland's first and only Marine Nature Reserve in 1979.
This unique lake and its
surrounds are home to a rich and varied range of plants and
animals, including many rare and beautiful species. Since it was
discovered by marine biologists in 1886, scientists have carried
out pioneering research in experimental ecology. Their continued
research into the factors governing the distributions of marine
animals and plants make Lough Hyne on of the most- studied marine
sites of Europe.