Marine Institute

  • An interactive exhibition at Galway City Museum

    Explores our marine world - from the rocky seashore to the deep sea.

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  • Five offshore buoys around the Irish coast

    provide information on wave height, wind strength and temperatures

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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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NEWS & EVENTS

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Baineadh úsáid as feithicil chianrialaithe agus léirscáileanna mionsonraithe do ghrinneall na...

Government supported scientists discover rare ‘shark nursery’ in deep waters west of Ireland
Government supported scientists discover rare ‘shark nursery’ in deep waters west of Ireland

Remotely operated vehicle and detailed seabed maps used to find sensitive underwater habitat

EU Commissioner Karmenu Vella receives German Ocean Award
Marine Institute congratulates EU Commissioner on receiving German Ocean Award

EU Commissioner Karmenu Vella receives prestigious German Ocean Award 2018.

Atlantic Ocean Research Alliance Coordination and Support Action launches new website
AORA - The Last Great Exploration Campaign on Earth

The Atlantic Ocean Research Alliance Coordination and Support Action launches new website

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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> NEWPORT CATCHMENT FACILITIES

> MARINE RENEWABLE ENERGY

> LABORATORY & BUILDING FACILITIES

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