Marine Institute

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    Did you know that a swarm of jellyfish is called a Smack

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  • 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

Gregor McGuckin
Gregor McGuckin Knocked out of Golden Globe Race

in the middle of the Indian Ocean during an extreme storm.

National Marine Planning Framework Baseline Report. Photo Cr Tom Szumski.
National Marine Planning Framework Baseline Report

Bringing together a clear picture of all activity in Ireland's seas.

SEA-SEIS Survey, Chief Scientist Sergei Lebedev, DIAS and Daniel Farrell, Coastmonkey onboard the RV Celtic Explorer.
SEA-SEIS Project presents excellent opportunities for student science engagement

For both primary and secondary schools.

BlueFish Meeting at the Marine Institute, Galway
Artwork highlighting the importance of the ocean is unveiled at BlueFish Project meeting

to engage people to think about climate change and how important the ocean is...

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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