Press Release Archive 2004

Clew Bay Coastal Zone Management - Responsibility towards Consensus

Press release aoubt stakeholders attendimg a seminar and workshop entitled "Clew Bay Coastal Zone Management - Responsibility towards Consensus" at the Atlantic Coast Hotel, Westport
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Dr. Ken Whelan appointed President of Salmon Conservation

PRess Release aobut Organisation Minister of State at the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, Mr. John Browne, T.D., has warmly welcomed the appointment of Dr. Ken Whelan of the Marine Institute as President of the North Atlantic Salmon Conservation Organisation (NASCO)
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World Experts on Shellfish Safety Gather in Galway

Press Release about delegates from around the world and international experts in shellfish safety convened in NUI Galway today at the International Conference on Molluscan Shellfish Safety (ICMSS).
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Ms. Terry Fleming Appointed to Marine Institute Board

Press Release about Ms. Terry Fleming, being appointed as Board Member of the Marine Institute for a period of 5 years.
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Motorways of the Sea - Minister calls on Industry to Grasp Opportunities!

Press Release about the opportunities offered by maritime transport regarding report on "Motorways of the Sea - Opportunities and Challenges for Ireland".
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Killary Survey unlocks key to early warnings for Harmful Algal Blooms

Press Release about a survey which was part of the BOHAB project, studing the biological oceanography of algal blooms on the west coast.
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All hands on Deck as Celtic Explorer sets Sail for St. Patrick's Festival

Press Release about the Crew of the Celtic Explorer, Ireland's national research vessel, have been busy over the last few days at Galway Docks making sure the Celtic Explorer is looking her best for her maiden voyage to Dublin as part of the St. Patrick's Festival Flotilla
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National marine research workshop

Marine experts are charting a course to the west for a new research workshop to be held in Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, Wednesday, 24th March and Thursday, 25th March.
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Historic Galway Declaration on Europe's Oceans

Press Release about over 500 leading marine scientists, policy makers, and representatives of the marine sector from all corners of the European Union endorsed the Galway Declaration on the Ocean at the EurOCEAN Conference on Marine Science and Ocean Technology in Galway
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Major International Shipping Group establishes Irish Financial and Management Services Centre

Press Release about Major International Shipping Group establishes Irish Financial and Management Services Centre
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European Information Centre on Marine Science and Technology – EurOcean Three New Members

Press Release about the Flanders Marine Institute (Belgium), the Institute of Oceanology – Polish Academy of Sciences (Poland) and the Marine Institute (Ireland) have decided to become members of EurOcean, European Centre for Information on Marine Science and Technology
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New Trans-National Project a Welcome Asset to Marine Industry

Press Release about Marine industries in Ireland, UK, France, Spain and Portugal will benefit from the establishment of TRIDENT; a new trans-national project targeted at Marine sector SME’s.
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Europe could ride the wave of Ocean Energy

Press Release about Teresa Pontes of Portugal, at the EurOCEAN marine science and policy event speaking about clean renewable energy from the sea.
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SeaWomen Sustaining Coastal Communities

Press Release about women from rural coastal communities around Ireland, Spain and Norway are joining forces to ensure their contribution to rural coastal economies is recognised and further developed.
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Algal blooms reported along South-West coast

Press Release about water samples from the South coast analysed by Marine Institute laboratories last week identified a bloom of Phytoplankton called Noctiluca scintillans, which is non-toxic to shellfish.
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Marine Institute Fish Out Budding Marine Biologists At Young Scientist Competition

Press Release about Community College, Cork, were presented with the Marine Institute Award at the Young Scientist Exhibition, for their project that examined how mussels can be used to detect pollution in water.
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Marine Institute Awarded Excellence Through People Accreditation

Press Release aobut the Marine Institute presented with Excellence Through People Accreditation
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Major Conference on Future of Europe’s Seas Opens in Galway

EurOCEAN 2004, a major marine science policy conference attended by 500 policy makers, strategic planners, marine scientists and stakeholders, will examine the future of European seas
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New Ecosystem Approach to Bring Brighter Future To Europe’s Oceans

Press Release the thirteenth Dialogue Meeting held by the world-renowned marine science body ICES – the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea addressing the issue of ‘Advancing Scientific Advice for an Ecosystem Approach to Management of the Oceans’.
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Richness of Marine Life is Under Threat

Press Release about future potential for the production of new wonder drugs - including anti-cancer agents - from marine animals and plants, is under threat according to biodiversity expert Prof. Carlo Heip, speaking at the European marine science and ocean technology conference EurOCEAN 2004 in Galway, today.
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Major Fishing History Book Published

Press Release about the release of John Molloy's book "The Irish mackerel fishery and the making of an Industry".
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A new approach to fisheries management

A new approach to fisheries management, taking into account the full range of human impacts on the ecosystem, is needed if fish stocks are to survive, according to Professor Chris Frid of the University of Newcastle upon Tyne, speaking at the EurOCEAN European Conference on Marine Science and Ocean Technology in Galway today.
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Fish on Menu for UCD

Press Release about Veterinary Students Students taking up a degree in Veterinary Medicine in UCD this autumn will study fish health for the first time in the history of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at UCD.
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Europe is losing its science stars

Press Release about figures on the exodus towards America of highly qualified scientists, lacking opportunities in Europe, are worrying, if not alarming, according to Dr. Jean-Pierre Henriet, Ghent University, speaking at EurOCEAN European Conference
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Proposals Sought for Innovative Aquaculture Projects

Press Release about the Aquareg Programme allocating €400,000 to successful Irish applicants since its launch last November and a second call opens today (Friday 14th May) with a further €1.3m available.
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