European Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, Maria Damanaki

European Commission adopts Maritime Strategy for the Atlantic

The European Commission has adopted an Action Plan to revitalise the marine and maritime economy in the Atlantic Ocean Area.

Fin Whale and Common Dolphon, West Cork, Conor Ryan IWDG

First study on diet of fin and humpback whales in Irish waters for one hundred years

First study on diet of fin and humpback whales in Irish waters for one hundred years

Representitives at the Longest River, Brussels, April 2013

The Longest River event a success in Brussels

The Marine Institute and Galway based choir Cois Cladaigh recently showcased The Longest River to an audience of over 200 people.

St. Andrews students at Bray SeaLife with an Explorers tank

St. Andrews National Primary School awarded Explorers Education Certificate of Participation

The Marine Institute presents St Andrew’s National Primary school students with Explorers Certificates of Participation at the Sea Life Centre in Bray.

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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.