Report on Environmental Impacts of Aquaculture in Mulroy Bay Published
Press Release about a report published by the Marine Institute reviews the environmental quality and carrying capacity for aquaculture in Mulroy Bay, Co. Donegal.
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Strong Growth in Irish Shipping Sector Set to Continue
Press Release about he Irish International Shipping Services Sector has shown a 17% growth in employment and 68% increase in the capacity of the Irish merchant fleet since 2000, according to estimates by the Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO).
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International Deep Sea Coral Experts Gather in Galway
Press release about scientists from each side of the Atlantic attended a workshop in Galway to develop an international ‘Deep-Sea Coral Action Plan’ to address issues of science, conservation and management of deep-water reefs.
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Minister Ahern Opens International Research Centre in Mayo
Press release about the opening of the new research facilities, which provide unique insight into the journey of wild salmon across the North Atlantic in Newport, Co. Mayo.
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Workshop to examine Ireland / Wales marine environmental projects
Press release about the Ireland/Wales INTERREG-IIIA Programme (2000-2006) currently supporting seven co-operative projects and networks in marine resource development, environmental awareness and conservation with a value in excess of €3.8 million.
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Young Scientists Visit Floating Laboratory
Press Release the Marine research vessel, the RV Celtic Explorer played host to over 300 school children and VIP’s from County Louth at the weekend during a special visit to Greenore
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Strong Run of Salmon into Burrishoole Fishery
Press Release aobut Burrishoole Fishery in Co Mayo has experienced a very strong run of grilse – many of a large average size.
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New research published on interbreeding between wild and cultivated salmon
The results of 10 years of research on interactions between cultivated and wild salmon in the Burrishoole Catchment, Co Mayo was published today in the scientific journal, Royal Society Proceedings B.
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€2.5m grant-aid to promote innovation in aquaculture
Press Release about Frank Fahey, Minister of Labour Affairs, launches AquaReg, a €2.5 million initiative to support aquaculture projects in peripheral coastal communities of Ireland, Spain and Norway.
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Marine Institute Wins Advertising Oscars
Press Release about the Marine Institute topping 100 companies, taking the overall prize at the Excellence in Recruitment Advertising Awards
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Celtic Explorer Welcomes 9000 Visitors Onboard
Press release about more than 9000 people visiting the RV Celtic Explorer last weekend following its commissioning
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Seabed Sediment Study issued to Donegal Bay Fish Farmers
Press Release about a study commissioned by the Marine Institute into the condition of seabed sediments in Inver Bay, McSwynes Bay and at the Killybegs Harbour dredge spoil site, indicates that the dredge spoil from Killybegs Harbour did not cause the salmon mortalities at Inver Bay and McSwynes Bay in July/August 2003
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Marine Institute welcomes EU decision on new Irish Conservation Box
The Marine Institute welcomes the decision by EU fisheries ministers to replace the Irish Box, a 50-mile, protected fishing zone around the Irish coast, with a new conservation area.
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Marine Institute Welcomes Progress on Coral Research
Press Release about the Marine Institute welcoming an international expedition of deep-sea coral researchers into Galway onboard the Polarstern, a German research vessel.
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Ireland's First Deep-Sea Research Vessel Commissioned
Press release about the RV Celtic Explorer, a multi-purpose deep-sea research vessel was commissioned in Galway
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Key Fish Stocks in Critical State
Press Release about the Marine Institute published the latest scientific advice on the state of fish stocks.
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New Association launched to promote international standards in Irish Marinas
Press Release at Malahide Marina today, the Irish Marine Federation announced the formation of The Irish Marina Operators Association (IMOA) to represent the growing number of marinas in Ireland.
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Investigation into Fish Kill at Inver Bay
Press Release about The Marine Institute investigating a fish kill in Inver Bay, Donegal in response to requests from local fish farmers and the Department of Communications Marine & Natural Resources.
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New drive to promote short sea shipping in Ireland
Press Release about new drive to promote short sea shipping in Ireland
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Irish Shipping firms target share of EU €75m development funding
The EU-backed Marco Polo programme, which subsidises non-road transport modes, has attracted significant interest from Irish companies in the freight transport, maritime and logistics sector.
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