Marine Institute

  • An octopus can change the colour of its entire body in just three-tenths of a second

    mimicking objects plants, rocks and sand under the sea.

    Marine Fact

  • Current Vacancies

    Apply now for interesting and challenging career opportunities.

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  • The Real Map of Ireland

    Ireland's marine territory covers up to 220 million acres (approx. 880,000km2), an area 10 times greater than our landmass.

    Learn more

  • Marine Research Infrastructure

    Our national research vessels RV Celtic Explorer and RV Celtic Voyager are a key platform for Irish marine research

    Learn more

  • Ireland's Ocean Wealth

    Harnessing Our Ocean Wealth - An Integrated Marine Plan for Ireland

    About the plan

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NEWS & EVENTS

Irish sailor Gregor McGuckin
Daring Irish sailor Gregor McGuckin returns home to a hero’s welcome

Heroic Irish sailor Gregor McGuckin returned to Ireland yesterday.

Students looking at crustacean larva on the screen at the Marine Institutes exhibit held at CuanBeo event in Clarenbridge. Photo courtesy of Andrew Downes, Xposure.
Marine Institute attends Cuan Beo event reconnecting the land and sea

as part of the Clarinbridge Oyster Festival 2018.

SmartBay MRE test site.
SmartBay Ireland is now recruiting for the following position:

Community Liaison Coordinator

3D image of an underwater mountain. Photo Cr INFOMAR
The Seabed – our final frontier

Maps of discrete areas of the seafloor have vastly improved in the last 20 years.

AREAS OF ACTIVITY

We undertake, co-ordinate, promote and assist in marine research and development. We also provide services related to research and development that promote economic development, create employment and protect the marine environment. Find out more about any of of primary areas of activity.

INFRASTRUCTURE & FACILITIES

Our laboratory facilities, national research vessels, deep water ROV, marine renewable energy services and unique catchment research facilities provide an essential platform for marine research.

> RESEARCH VESSELS

> NEWPORT CATCHMENT FACILITIES

> MARINE RENEWABLE ENERGY

> LABORATORY & BUILDING FACILITIES

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