The Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) Holland 1 operated by the Marine Institute - named after the prototype submarine developed by legendary Irish submarine pioneer John Holland, from Liscannor, Co. Clare.
Welcome aboard the July edition of our newsletter describing the activities of the Marine Institute over the last two months. It's been a hectic time, what with new and exciting developments in the SmartBay project in Galway Bay, the discovery of new deepwater coral reefs in Irish waters, teacher training programmes and, of course, the visit of the Volvo Ocean Race to Galway.
So sit back, scroll down, and read all about it . . .
News
New and spectacular deep-water coral province discovered off the west coast of Ireland
The Marine Institute ROV "Holland 1" films uncharted deepwater corals off Ireland's Atlantic coast.
Published: 26 May 2009
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Marine Institute Wecomes Volvo Ocean Racers
Showcase for the science above and below the waters of Galway Bay
Published: 13 May 2009
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Deepwater coral mission now viewable online
The Marine Institute’s DVD “Explorer – A Deeper Understanding”, featuring spectacular deep water footage of coldwater corals over 1,500 metres below the sea off Ireland’s Atlantic coast, is now viewable on You Tube.
Published: 14 May 2009
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Ireland's Smartest Bay welcomes Volvo Ocean Race
SMART technology platform provides real-time ocean information for Galway Bay
Published: 29 May 2009
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Trade Restrictions on French Oysters
The French Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries has announced a ban on exports of Pacific Oysters from areas experiencing abnormal oyster mortality. The Marine Institute urges Irish oyster producers who have stocked from French sources to report abnormal oyster mortality.
Published: 09 Jun 2009
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Marine Institute Joins Worldwide Database as National Partner
Irish Marine Science to get greater visibility on worldwide publications database.
Published: 06 Jul 2009
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Galway "Explorers" Celebrate World Oceans Day
Marine science and education community gets together to celebrate World Oceans Day in Galway
Published: 09 Jun 2009
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New Developments in Marine Sensor Technologies outlined at Dublin Workshop
Dublin Workshop Glimpses the Future of Marine Sensor Technology
Published: 08 May 2009
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