Marine Institute

  • The GIANT SQUID has the largest eyes of any animal in the world -

    each eye is up to 40cm in diameter, which is bigger than a human head.

    Marine Fact

  • 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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  • Ireland's Ocean Wealth

    Harnessing Our Ocean Wealth - An Integrated Marine Plan for Ireland

    About the plan

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NEWS & EVENTS

Fulbright-Marine Institute Award to conduct Research in the USA: Apply Now!
Fulbright-Marine Institute Award to conduct Research in the USA: Apply Now!

A unique opportunity to travel to the USA to research in the fields of marine science...

Pacific Oysters. Photographer Fionn O'Fearghail
New Shellfish Safety Reporting Website goes live

providing the most up to date information available...

Sea Strike animation generates awareness of human impact on the Ocean
Sea Strike animation generates awareness of human impact on the Ocean

MaREI Centre for Marine & Renewable Energy recently released a short fun animation...

Irish Shipping Volumes rise by 1% in Q2 2017
Irish Shipping Volumes rise by 1% in Q2 2017

when compared to the corresponding period of 2016.

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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