Marine Institute

  • It is estimated that there will be more plastic,

    than fish in the ocean by 2050.

    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.

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  • Marine Research Infrastructure

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

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  • Ireland's Ocean Wealth

    Harnessing Our Ocean Wealth - An Integrated Marine Plan for Ireland

    About the plan

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NEWS & EVENTS

Volunteers from SeaFest 2017. Image Cr Andrew Downes, XPOSURE
Volunteer for SeaFest 2018

Ireland's largest and most spectacular maritime festival, 29th June - 1st July

Marine Institute investigating cause of carp mortalities at The Lough and Belvelly Lake in Cork
Marine Institute investigating cause of carp mortalities at The Lough and Belvelly Lake in Cork

Click on the story for an update Friday, 18th May...

Marine Institute CEO Peter Heffernan, Yvonne Thompson, Partner at PwC and Jim O'Toole, CEO of BIM, Ireland's Seafood Development Company at the launch of Our Ocean Wealth Summit 2018 sponsored by PwC, which takes place on 28 and 29 June in Galway. The 2 day conference will focus on Ireland's multi-billion euro marine economy, discussing the impact of Brexit, smart shipping, sea and airfreight logistics and Ireland’s seafood sector, marine renewables, marine research, maritime commerce, financial planning
Ireland's multi-billion euro marine economy is focus of our Ocean Wealth Summit in association with PwC

Global Leaders in the Blue Economy to Convene for Our Ocean Wealth Summit 2018

Launch of Marine Institute Industry-Led Awards 2018
Launch of Marine Institute Industry-Led Awards 2018

Supporting research and innovation for existing or new marine based business.

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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