Marine Institute

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.

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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.
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NEWS & EVENTS

Padraic Creedon, Explorers outreach officer based at Galway Atlantaquaria in Galway is filmed while preparing activities that will be provided as part of the Explorers CPD teachers training course in July 2021.
Explorers Education Programme announce CPD Summer Teacher Training courses for 2021
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Finn van der Aar, author and marine biologist.
Oceans of Learning Webinar
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A healthy ocean is important to Irish citizens - Results from Ireland’s Ocean Citizen Survey
A healthy ocean is important to Irish citizens - Results from Ocean Citizen Survey
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Maria Pafi
Cullen Scholar – Maria Pafi
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RESEARCH, FUNDING & PUBLICATIONS

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RESEARCH

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

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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

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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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