Marine Institute

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

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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

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NEWS & EVENTS

President Michael D Higgins visiting the Marine Institute's Explorers Education Programme and Leave No Trace Ireland stand at the Ploughing Championships 2018.
Visitors learn about the ocean at National Ploughing Championships

The Explorers Education Programme in conjunction with Leave No Trace Ireland.

Gregor McGuckin yacht's - Hanley Energy Endurance
Marine Institute Welcome News of Yachtsman Gregor McGuckin’s Safe Rescue

It's a great achievement to have endured 82 days in the Golden Globe Race.

Dr Jack D’Arcy, Dr David Jackson (Marine Institute) and Majbritt Bolton-Warberg (NUI Galway)
New landmark book published on cleaner fish

Cleaner Fish Biology and Aquaculture Applications.

Gregor McGuckin
Gregor McGuckin Knocked out of Golden Globe Race

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

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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