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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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NEWS & EVENTS

John Breslin, SmartBay Ireland and Francis Flannery, SonarSIM in preparation for this year’s event at National University of Galway on 29th June. More information at https://www.smartocean.ie/digital-ocean. Picture Credit Andrew Downes, XPOSURE
Ireland's Marine Internet of things to the fore at Digital Ocean Conference 2017

Driving opportunities of a Connected Ocean for Ireland’s Offshore Economy

SeaFest Festival App Now Available
SeaFest Festival App Now Available

SeaFest launches festival app with all the information you will need for Ireland's Maritime...

Cregmore national school, Co. Galway get ready for SEAFEST on the RV Celtic Explorer where they found out how the remotely operated vehicle ROV Holland I is used to discover marine creatures, corals, sponges and hydrothermal vents. Creating an art installation to feature at SEAFEST in Galway 30th June – 2nd July, the children are re-enacting the 2011 discovery of the Moytirra deep-sea hydrothermal vents originally found along the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, 3000m under the ocean. The project is coordinated by Tul
Cregmore students discover the deep sea and marine on the RV Celtic Explorer leading up to SEAFEST

part of their marine-science and art project.

Amundsen Exhibition Opens at NUI Galway. Picture courtesy of the Fram Museum, Oslo.
Amundsen Exhibition Opens at NUI Galway until July

Highlights the expeditions of the first Polar Explorer to navigate the South Pole

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.

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