Marine Conference Explores Ireland’s Billion Euro Resource
Press Release about Ireland could be earning over a € Billion Euro’s a year from its 220 million acres of seabed, an international gathering of decision makers, scientists and industry representatives was told today (Tuesday 5th November) at the 10th Anniversary Conference of the Marine Institute in Dublin Castle.
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Guide to marine sector grant aid launched in Galway
Press Release about a guide to grant-aid available to the marine sector under the National Development Plan was launched today at an information seminar in Galway. The guide, published by the Marine Institute (MI), is designed to raise awareness of the many NDP supports available to the marine sector.
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Marine Institute set to make waves at Dublin Castle
Press Release about a consultation document on the potential for development of wave energy in Ireland is due to be launched at the Marine Institute 10th Anniversary Conference. The document highlights the potential of Ireland to become a world-leading developer and manufacturer of technologies that will enable the harnessing of ocean waves.
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€2.35 million approved for marine research projects
Press release about Food safety, modelling of fish stocks, biotechnology, environmental impact indicators and marine tourism are some of the areas targeted for research under the first part of the marine RTDI* measure of the Productive Sector Operational Programme (NDP 2000-2006).
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Shipping industry calls on Government to invest in infrastructure
Press Release about Shipping industry representatives called on Government today to invest in port-road-rail infrastructure.
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Worlds 2nd largest shipping company adds four vessels to its Irish operation
Press Release aboutjust two months after opening its Irish operation in Dublin, Mediterranean Shipping Co. (MSC), the world’s 2nd largest container shipping operator has announced that they will begin direct calls to Irish routes from Dublin and Belfast commencing mid-December.
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Ireland plays lead role in promoting marine science in Europe
Press Release about Irish marine researchers have had a significant input in the European Science Foundation-Marine Board’s (ESF-MB) strategic report Integrating Marine Science in Europe. Minister of State, John Browne, was presented with an advance copy of the ESF-MB report at the Marine institute’s 10th anniversary conference
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Irish Shipping Sector gets on line
Press Release about the Irish Maritime Development Office offering a brand new free service to the shipping and shipping services sector. Their new website, www.imdo.ie, is the first ‘one-stop-shop’ online.
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World’s quietest research vessel arrives in Galway
Ireland’s new national research vessel, the Celtic Explorer has exceeded international underwater noise requirements making it the quietest research vessel in the world.
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Challenges facing Aquaculture to be debated at Dublin Castle
Press Release aobut the challenges facing the Irish aquaculture industry will be explored at the Marine Institute 10th Anniversary Conference – Taking Marine Research Further – in Dublin Castle between 5th and 7th November.
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New Marine Weather Buoy off Mizen Head to benefit sailors and fishermen
Press release about New Marine Weather Buoy off Mizen Head to benefit sailors and fishermen
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New development strategy targets marine leisure infrastructure nation-wide
‘A development strategy for marine leisure infrastructure’ was launched today by the Marine Institute. The report identifies indicative locations around the coast with potential for the development of boating facilities.
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Marine Institute gets go ahead for Building Plans
Press release about planning permission has been granted, by Galway Co. Council, for the 11,000m2, state of the art, marine research centre to be built for the Marine Institute in New Harbour, Rinville, Oranmore, Co. Galway.
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Cosmetics and medicine could benefit from novel marine research
Press release about providing potential solutions to reduce cellulite, developing sun screens in collaboration with high street chemists, producing glues that work underwater and investigating the potential of Irish cold water corals for improved bone reformation processes.
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Plans Revealed for National Marine Research & Development Headquarters in Galway
Architect’s plans were revealed today for a state of the art national marine research centre to be built for the Marine Institute by 2004. The proposed development has been designed to world class standards by the OPW for a site in New Harbour, Rinville, Oranmore, Co. Galway
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Protecting wild Irish salmon habitat tops agenda at Marine Institute Conference
Press Release about Canadian, Scottish and Irish experts gather at the Marine Institute Conference in Dublin Castle today to explore how best to protect declining wild salmon stocks. The session will be chaired by Dr. Malcolm Windsor, Secretary General of NASCO (North Atlantic Salmon Conservation Organisation).
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