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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Closing Date is Tuesday, 6th August 2019.

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Did you know that sunlight

can only stream through the upper layer of the ocean

Marine Fact
FACES OF THE SEA

Paula Hynes – Phytoplankton Analyst, Marine Institute

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FACES OF THE SEA

Patricia Wilson - Marine Institute

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Strategic Plan 2018 - 2022

Building Ocean Knowledge, Delivering Ocean Services

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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.

Find out more about any of primary areas of activity below:

Marine Data Centre

The National Marine Data Centre collects, maintains and disseminates all information related to marine matters.

Shellfish Safety Data Real Time Observations Ireland's Digital Ocean

NEWS & EVENTS

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Vacancy: CEO TO TAKE THE HELM OF IRELAND'S MARINE INSTITUTE

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Exploring the Seashore Teachers Training at the Marine Institute in Galway. Photo Danielle Crowley

Primary school teachers take on the ocean as marine themed teachers training courses increase

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Ryan McGeady

Cullen Fellowship research on oceanographic modelling of Nephrops populations around Ireland

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Phytoplankton Infographic

Exploring Our Marine with the Marine Institute

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... Newport Catchment Facilities

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... Research Vessels

... Laboratory & Building Facilities

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... Marine Renewable Energy

RESEARCH, FUNDING & PUBLICATIONS

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RESEARCH

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

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

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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