Our Mission
Our mission is to help the nature of Rathlin recover and to help the community thrive.
Islands make up around 5% of the Earth’s surface, but support over 40% of the world’s Endangered and Critically Endangered birds, mammals, amphibians and reptiles. They are epicentres of extinction. But extinctions can be prevented if introduced predators are removed.
The LIFE Raft project aims to help create safe nesting habitats for seabirds and landbirds.
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Latest Project News
New Rathlin Ferry Service launches new wesbite and booking system
Rathlin Ferry Service is an islander owned and operated ferry service. ‘Glad Tidings’ is a 70 passenger fast ferry which will commence sailings from…
A World-First as Rathlin Island Achieves Historic Ferret Eradication to Secure Seabird Future
Groundbreaking LIFE Raft project completes removal of invasive predators, protecting over 250,000 seabirds at Northern Ireland’s largest seabird colony. In a world-first conservation achievement,…
Singing to Seals by Manika Patel
I saw my first seal of Rathlin while swimming in Mill Bay. It was a sunny afternoon, and the sea was still and calm.…
LIFE Raft Project objectives
Protecting native species
