Irish Marine Research Community

 

Ireland's marine research community includes a wide range of stakeholders such as:

  • 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
  • Funders of marine R&D

In developing Sea Change, the Marine Institute carried out a survey of marine research capacity and capability. Based on this survey, it was estimated that 500 researchers in higher education institutions (HEIs) were actively involved in marine  and marine-related research. In addition to researchers in HEIs, a number of state bodies also carry out and provide supports for marine R&D. Finally, a number of companies are actively involved in marine research and innovation activities.