June 2013
The Burrishoole Fishery in Furnace, County Mayo, one of Ireland’s premier Lough fisheries for salmon, opens 19th June to 29th September.
Published: 12 Jun 2013
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Ferry passenger numbers travelling to and from Ireland increased by 4% during the first quarter of 2013 according to Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO).
Published: 05 Jun 2013
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May 2013
The 'Galway Statement on Atlantic Ocean Cooperation' was signed today at a high level conference at the Irish Marine Institute in Galway.
Published: 24 May 2013
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Irish shipping and port activity rose by 2% in the first quarter of 2013 when compared to the corresponding period of 2012.
Published: 23 May 2013
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The European Commission has adopted an Action Plan to revitalise the marine and maritime economy in the Atlantic Ocean Area.
Published: 16 May 2013
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April 2013
The Marine Institute presents St Andrew’s National Primary school students with Explorers Certificates of Participation at the Sea Life Centre in Bray.
Published: 26 Apr 2013
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An innovative marine science literacy event aims to highlight the importance of marine science & research.
Published: 24 Apr 2013
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The 10th Shellfish Safety Workshop at the Marine Institute was attended by 140 participants.
Published: 24 Apr 2013
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Latest annual edition of the 10th Annual Irish Maritime Transport Economist published.
Published: 24 Apr 2013
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Congratulations to the Marine Institute Singers for winning the Choir Factor in Galway.
Published: 15 Apr 2013
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March 2013
A call for marine research projects relating to Food Innovation, Food Processing Technologies and Food for Health has been made.
Published: 28 Mar 2013
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The Lifetime Lab and the Marine Institute presented up to one thousand primary school students with the Explorers Certificate of Participation.
Published: 27 Mar 2013
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The Atlantic Forum taking place at University College Cork on 4th-5th March 2013 will focus on research and innovation.
Published: 04 Mar 2013
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February 2013
The 10th Shellfish Safety Science Workshop will take place at the Marine Institute, Galway on Thursday 18th April 2013.
Published: 20 Feb 2013
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December 2012
Marine Institute CEO, Dr Peter Heffernan presented the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney TD with The 2012 Stock Book, ahead of the EU Fisheries Council negotiations next week.
Published: 11 Dec 2012
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November 2012
Students of marine science from NUIG and UCC are designing and delivering their own survey onboard the RV Celtic Voyager.
Published: 20 Nov 2012
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Marine scientists working in the Celtic Sea have discovered a natural refuge for the critically endangered flapper skate.
Published: 15 Nov 2012
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Dr. Peter Heffernan, CEO of the Marine Institute, has been appointed to the European Research and Innovation Area Board (ERIAB) .
Published: 14 Nov 2012
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Dr. Paul Connolly,Director of Fisheries Ecosystems Advisory Services,has been elected as the new President of The International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES).
Published: 05 Nov 2012
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October 2012
Irish research which led to the discovery of smoking vents on the mid Atlantic Ridge will feature in a National Geographic programme this Sunday, 28 October.
Published: 24 Oct 2012
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September 2012
Máire Geoghegan-Quinn, European Commissioner for Research, Innovation and Science, officially opened the event which showcased marine sciene, atmospherics and technology.
Published: 28 Sep 2012
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Two Irish students from Synge Street School in Dublin have won joint first prize in the EU Contest for Young Scientists in Bratislava, Slovakia.
Published: 27 Sep 2012
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Galway will celebrate European Researchers’ Night on Friday 28th September together with 320 cities around Europe.
Published: 14 Sep 2012
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The Strategic Marine Alliance for Research and Training (SMART) has opened the call for applications for Science@Sea research vessel-based training courses aimed at students of marine-related sciences.
Published: 14 Sep 2012
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August 2012
The volume of port and shipping traffic through the Republic of Ireland declined in the second quarter of 2012.
Published: 22 Aug 2012
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The most recent satellite imagery and seawater samples analysed by the Marine Institute show the algal bloom of Karenia mikimotoi has begun to subside.
Published: 13 Aug 2012
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July 2012
The Taoiseach Enda Kenny, TD, launched a Government plan to double the value of Ireland’s ocean wealth by 2030 and increase the turnover from our ocean economy to exceed €6.4bn by 2020.
Published: 31 Jul 2012
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Simon Coveney TD, Minister for Agriculture Food and the Marine presented two Certificates of Irish Heritage to US marine science experts.
Published: 14 Jul 2012
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Máire Geoghegan-Quinn, Commissioner for Research Innovation and Science, presented Mr Jim Cooke with a Special Recognition of Achievement on board the RV Celtic Explorer in Dublin.
Published: 14 Jul 2012
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The bloom that has been affecting areas of the North West from Mayo to Donegal and at lower concentrations down along the rest of the West coast continues to impact on coastal marine life in several areas.
Published: 14 Jul 2012
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European and US Scientists Create Roadmap to Drive the ‘Blue Economy’at ESOF 2012.
Published: 12 Jul 2012
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ALIEN DEEP, the brand new National Geographic Channel series had its world premiere at ESOF 2012.
Published: 12 Jul 2012
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EU Commissioner Máire Geoghegan-Quinn announced an €8 billion package on Wednesday 11th July at the EU Research in Action Exhibition
Published: 11 Jul 2012
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An arts and science fusion called “The Longest River” will present the very best in Irish talent at St. Anne’s Church, Dawson Street, Dublin.
Published: 11 Jul 2012
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More than 80 Irish-based marine jobs and 140 international opportunities available on www.marinejobs.ie
Published: 05 Jul 2012
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Seawater samples submitted to Marine Institute in the past few weeks have shown the presence of a species of Phytoplankton.
Published: 05 Jul 2012
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Wavebob was recognised as one of Ireland’s leading engineering and research companies today when they were awarded the SmartBay Innovator of the Year Award.
Published: 03 Jul 2012
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‘Oceans of Opportunity’ a marine careers and training event will feature as part of the Ocean Wealth Showcase at the Volvo Ocean Race Global Village.
Published: 02 Jul 2012
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Businesses and researchers developing technology solutions for the marine sectors will have greater opportunities to test their innovations.
Published: 02 Jul 2012
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June 2012
Discover Ireland’s Ocean Wealth at the Volvo Ocean Race Global Village from 30th June - 8th July 2012.
Published: 25 Jun 2012
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May 2012
The volume of shipping and port traffic through the Republic of Ireland declined in the first quarter of 2012 says IMDO at the Euroean Short Sea Shipping Conference,Dubin.
Published: 24 May 2012
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April 2012
Dr Peter Heffernan CEO, Marine Institute, and Prof Ian Wright, Deputy Director, Science and Technology, National Oceanography Centre (UK) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to-day.
Published: 24 Apr 2012
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Volume recovery that began in 2010 for the Irish Ports and Shipping sector slowed last year in 2011.
Published: 19 Apr 2012
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A Memorandum of Understanding was signed at the Ministry of Agriculture, Beijing during a trade visit to China.
Published: 18 Apr 2012
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Professor Cheng-Qi Fan from Shanghai completes an internship at the Marine Institute in Galway.
Published: 18 Apr 2012
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A team of Scientists led by Dr. Louise Allcock, NUI Galway set sail onboard the RV Celtic Explorer to investigate biodiversity on the Whittard Canyon System.
Published: 13 Apr 2012
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A conference on the potential of marine resources, including seaweeds, microalgae and marine processing by-products, as a source of functional food ingredients takes place in Dublin later this month.
Published: 13 Apr 2012
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Stock rebuilding and management programme helps herring fishery win MSC certificate
Published: 04 Apr 2012
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March 2012
World class dive lights for subsea robotic vehicles, gaming software for subsea training and next generation ocean monitoring technologies are among the displays on Ireland’s stand at Oceanology International.
Published: 13 Mar 2012
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February 2012
The Marine Institute received the highest level for Excellence Through People award.
Published: 03 Feb 2012
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Simon Coveney TD, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, launches public consultation process on Ireland’s vast marine resource.
Published: 02 Feb 2012
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January 2012
The M3 Weather buoy has run aground on Woolacombe beach Devon, having lost communication with the weather buoy network after being torn from its mooring during severe weather conditions during December
Published: 03 Jan 2012
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