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.
On-line Portal to researchers in Ireland
Expertise Ireland “The Island’s knowledge portal” provides an effective, speedy gateway to the island's knowledge base. Populated directly by the knowledge management systems of the island's third level institutions visit Expertise Ireland to view information on a number of researchers involved in marine / marine-related research.