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

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Marine Institute

Year in Review 2022
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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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The 13th Annual Marine Economics and Policy Research Symposium

13th Annual Marine Economics and Policy Research Symposium

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Detail of Howth Head on the north side of Dublin Bay - highlighting some of the numerous shipwrecks mapped by INFOMAR in the Irish Sea

New INFOMAR Blue Scale Map shows Dublin Bay in stunning detail

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Scoil Chaitríona Junior, Renmore, Galway, has been crowned the national winner of the Explorers Ocean Champion School Awards 2023 for their Healthy Ocean project, ‘Caring for our Ocean’. Photo Andrew Downes.

Scoil Chaitríona Junior, Renmore, Galway, wins Explorers national Ocean Champion Award

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Taispeántas Siorcanna Iontach Socraithe chun Steallóg a Dhéanamh ag Féile Eolaíochta agus Teicneolaíochta na Gaillimhe

Taispeántas Siorcanna Iontach Socraithe chun Steallóg a Dhéanamh ag Féile Eolaíochta agus Teicneolaíochta na Gaillimhe

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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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