Marine Institute

Foras na Mara

We are the state agency responsible for marine research, technology development and innovation in Ireland.

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We provide scientific and technical advice to the government to inform policy and support the sustainable development of Ireland's marine resources.

Marine Institute Corporate Strategy 2023 - 2027

Ocean Knowledge that Informs and Inspires
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Irish Ocean Climate and Ecosystem Report 2023

#ClimateReportIE
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Marine Institute

Year in Review 2022
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RV Tom Crean

Ireland’s New Research Vessel
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The Stock Book

2022
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QUICK LINKS

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Real Time Observations

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Marine Forecasts

HABs Shellfish Monitoring

HABs Shellfish Monitoring

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Marine Data Centre

AREAS OF ACTIVITY

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The Marine Institute’s primary role is to undertake and co-ordinate marine research and development.

We also provide a number of services to promote economic development and create employment around the marine environment.

Find out more about any of primary areas of activity below:

NEWS & EVENTS

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Our Shared Ocean Funding Call Open

Our Shared Ocean Funding Call Open

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Charlie McConalogue TD, an tAire Talmhaíochta, Bia agus Mara agus Dochtúir John Killeen, Cathaoirleach Fhoras na Mara

Foras na Mara straitéis nua cúig bliana

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Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue TD and Marine Institute Chairperson Dr John Killeen with the Marine Institute's new five-year corporate strategy (2023-2027)

Marine Institute launches new five-year strategy

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A wave of Explorers CPD Summer Teacher-Training Courses Approved for 2023. Image credit to Gillian Mills.

A wave of Explorers CPD Summer Teacher-Training Courses Approved for 2023.

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... Newport Catchment Facilities

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... Research Vessels

... Laboratory & Building Facilities

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... Marine Renewable Energy

RESEARCH, FUNDING & PUBLICATIONS

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RESEARCH

Information on Ireland's Marine Research & Innovation Strategy 2017-2021

FUNDING

View all the latest research funding opportunities in the Irish marine sector

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PUBLICATIONS

View corporate and scientific reports, peer reviewed articles and conference papers

Working With Us

We believe our people are our greatest asset. Find out more about opportunities to work with the Marine Institute.
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