Overview of Ireland's Marine Research Community
Ireland's marine research community includes a wide range of stakeholders:
- Researchers who are engaged directly in marine or marine-related research;
- Beneficiaries of marine research outputs (e.g. industry and policy makers);
- Education and training providers; and
- Funders of marine R&D.
In developing Sea Change, the Marine Institute carried out a survey of marine research capacity and capability. From this survey an estimated 500 researchers in higher education institutions (HEIs) were actively involved in marine / marine-related research. In addition to researchers in HEIs, a number of state bodies also carry out / provide supports for marine R&D. Finally, a number of companies are actively involved in marine research and innovation activities.