Image from the deepwater atlas based on data from the Irish National Seabed Survey - launched at the Geoscience Conference, Dublin in November - for full story, see below.
Welcome to another edition of the Marine Institute's electronic newsletter.
It's been another busy few months at the Instittute with stories ranging from sharks to submarine canyons, from SmartBay to shipping and from education to VIP visits.
So sit back and browse down through the wide variety of stories that have taken place at the Marine Institute and the Irish marine science community over the last few months.
News
Irish “Underwater Atlas” Launched at Geoscience Event
Stunning Underwater Landscapes Revealed
Published: 03 Nov 2010
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Irish Marine Science Projects Net over €23 million from European FP7 Programme
Announcement of over €23 million in European funding for Irish marine research groups, including ocean energy, sustainable fisheries, biotechnology and marine environmental monitoring.
Published: 15 Sep 2010
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European Shark Experts Gather in Galway
International Shark Conference a First for Ireland
Published: 05 Nov 2010
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European Commissioner Visits Marine Stands at Galway Science & Technology Festival
“Real Atlas” of Ireland presented to Ms. Marie-Geoghegan Quinn
Published: 03 Dec 2010
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Minister Connick visits Marine Institute facility at Newport, Co. Mayo
RESCALE Project Charts the Course of Climate Change on Western Rivers.
Published: 29 Nov 2010
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Irish Export Shipping Volumes Rise in Third Quarter
Irish Maritime Development Office Release Third Quarter Shipping and Ports Traffic Report
Published: 25 Nov 2010
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Former Obama Adviser sees a "Rebirth" in the Use of Industry Information to Guide Scientists
Former Obama Advisor sees a "Rebirth" in the Use of Industry Information to Guide Scientists.
Published: 24 Aug 2010
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EurOcean 2010 Ostend Declaration calls for a "Blue" Future for Europe
EU Commissioner Máire Geoghegan-Quinn welcomes the Ostend Declaration: a call for recognition of the Seas and Oceans as one of the Grand Challenges for Europe in the 21st century.
Published: 22 Oct 2010
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Marine Institute Library Catalogue Open for Access Online
Catalogue of over 5,000 books relating to the sea now available for viewing
Published: 23 Nov 2010
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Bringing the Ocean to the Classroom
“Explorers” Primary School Marine Education Programme Launches on the East Coast
Published: 12 Nov 2010
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Events
BioMarine 2011
Biomarine business convention will gather industry decision makers, the scientific sector and investors. The business convention will focus on marine bio resources: Environment (cleantech, marine bio energies, clean ship building) marine cosmetics, Blue Biotechnology, Heath and Pharmaceuticals, food and aquaculture.
BioMarine is an economic platform about innovation in the marine environment.
Opening / Start Date: 07 Sep 2011
Closing / End Date: 09 Sep 2011
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China Shipping Finance Outlook 2011
The event dedicates itself to assessing the development of China’s shipping finance and its implications for global shipping landscape. The conference will highlight the policy updates and market outlook of China’s shipping finance development, macroeconomic trends influencing the recovery of shipping industry, the development of Shanghai as the international shipping center and bank’s strategy to finance fleets in tight credit market.
The premier event will be gathering 150+ top professional
Opening / Start Date: 20 Jan 2011
Closing / End Date: 21 Jan 2011
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