The last two months have been exceptionally busy for the Marine Institute, both at sea and on land. Major information seminars, scientific initiatives, VIP visits and outreach activities have kept our calendar full and provide a wealth of interesting stories for this edition of the Marine Institute E-Zine, which you can read below.
News
Harnessing Ireland’s Potential as a European and Global Centre for Ocean Technology

Marine Institute Workshop looks to a Smart Economy of the Seas
Published: 26 May 2010
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Month of Marine Madness - Calendar of Events launched in Galway

The calendar of events for Galway’s forthcoming Month of Marine Madness during May has been launched.
Published: 19 Apr 2010
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Historic Schools Atlas Launched at INTO Conference in Galway

The Folens/Phillips New Irish Primary Atlas features Ireland’s Seabed Territory
Published: 07 Apr 2010
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Irish Ports and Shipping Sector Begins Recovery from Record Fall in Volumes During 2009

The Irish ports and shipping sectors began to show positive signs of recovery towards the last quarter of 2009.
Published: 20 Apr 2010
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US and UK Ambassadors Visit the Marine Institute

The Marine Institute headquarters and laboratory facility at Oranmore, Co. Galway was honoured by a visit by both the US and UK Ambassadors to Ireland, The Honorable Mr. Daniel M. Rooney and His Excellency Julian King.
Published: 25 Mar 2010
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Demand for ferry travel trebles during aviation crisis

An estimated 62,000 additional ferry passengers were carried through Irish ports over the first six days of the aviation crisis
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Explorers come to Dublin for a "Big Day Out"

Dubliners come face to face with dogfish, spidercrabs and stafish in Merrion Square
Published: 15 Mar 2010
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Fish Farming - Are We Doing the 'Right Research'?

“Research in Aquaculture Must be Matched to Current Problems” says Irish Science Chief.
Published: 23 Feb 2010
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