The Burrishoole Fishery in Furnace, County Mayo, one of Ireland’s premier Lough fisheries for salmon opens 19th June to 29th September 2013.

Burrishoole Fishery in Furnace, County Mayo opens 19th June

The Burrishoole Fishery in Furnace, County Mayo, one of Ireland’s premier Lough fisheries for salmon, opens 19th June to 29th September.

East Coat Algae Bloom

Algal Bloom detected on East coast beaches

The Marine Institute is currently monitoring an algal bloom on beaches on the east coast of Ireland as a part of its Phytoplankton Monitoring programme.

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Irish Tourist Ferry Passenger and Car numbers up

Ferry passenger numbers travelling to and from Ireland increased by 4% during the first quarter of 2013 according to Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO).

Signing of the 'Galway Statement on Atlantic Ocean Cooperation' - 24th May 2013

EU, U.S., Canada launch Atlantic Ocean research alliance in Galway

The 'Galway Statement on Atlantic Ocean Cooperation' was signed today at a high level conference at the Irish Marine Institute in Galway.

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Taoiseach Launches Plan to Double Ireland's Ocean Wealth

The Taoiseach Enda Kenny, TD, launched a Government plan to double the value of Ireland’s ocean wealth by 2030 and increase the turnover from our ocean economy to exceed €6.4bn by 2020.