Marine Institute

  • The Stock Book 2018 is now available to download

    The fishing industry is a vital part of Ireland's ocean economy.

    Stock Book 2018

  • Five offshore buoys around the Irish coast

    provide information on wave height, wind strength and temperatures

    Video

  • Current Vacancies

    Apply now for interesting and challenging career opportunities.

    Apply now 

  • 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.

    Learn more

  • Marine Research Infrastructure

    Our national research vessels RV Celtic Explorer and RV Celtic Voyager are a key platform for Irish marine research

    Learn more

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NEWS & EVENTS

Faces of the Sea Campaign
Marine Institute celebrates Faces of the Sea

What does the sea mean to you?

Marine Institute welcomes Clean Oceans Initiative
Marine Institute welcomes Clean Oceans Initiative

Ireland's first co-ordinated initiative on land and at sea to collect, reduce and reuse marine...

Minister announces €2.4 Million Investment by the Marine Institute in Industry-Led Marine Projects. Pic Darragh Kane
Minister announces €2.4 Million Investment by the Marine Institute in Industry-Led Marine Projects

Twelve marine SMEs to benefit from funding provided for National Marine Research and Innovation...

Energy Savings for the Marine Institute
Energy Savings for the Marine Institute

Overall energy savings of 14.1% in 2018 through operational and behavioural changes.

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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