Marine Institute

  • 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

  • Our Vision
    A thriving maritime economy in harmony with the ecosystem and supported by the delivery of excellence in our services.

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NEWS & EVENTS

Register now for matchmaking opportunities in invertebrate-based solutions at AQUA2018
Register now for matchmaking opportunities in invertebrate-based solutions at AQUA2018

The brokerage event will take place on Tuesday 28 August 2018.

SeaFest hoping to net National Event Industry Award. Photo Cr Andrew Downes, XPOSURE
SeaFest hoping to net National Event Industry Award

SeaFest has been shortlisted for 'Best Live Event' and 'Best Cultural Event'.

Call for 2019-2020 ship-time charter applications NOW OPEN
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Call for 2019-2020 ship-time charter applications NOW OPEN and for the 1st time the Laochra na...

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Michael Creed T.D. at the Our Ocean Wealth Summit 2018 in Galway. Photo Jason Clake.
Minister Creed marks 16% increase in marine employment at annual Ocean Wealth Summit in Galway

Ireland's Integrated Marine Plan - Harnessing Our Ocean Wealth 2017 launched

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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