News & Events Archive 2019
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The Marine Institute welcomes the recent announcement that 13 festivals and 13 events, funded through Science Foundation Ireland, will be held as part of National Science Week 2019, from 10th – 17th November.
Surrendering to the rhythm of the sea: Artists Kennedy Browne explore cold-water coral habitats on the RV Celtic Explorer for Galway 2020’s Aerial/Sparks project
Brian's research is focused on Lough Feeagh, a freshwater lake in the Burrishoole catchment near Newport, Co Mayo.
The programme will enable 15 authorised vessels to catch, tag and release Atlantic Bluefin tuna for data collection purposes off the Irish coast.
Dr Peter Heffernan, has been selected as a member of the European Commission's Mission Board for Healthy Oceans, Seas, Coastal and Inland Waters.
University College Cork scientists have discovered plastic at the bottom of a deep submarine canyon.
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SeaFest nets another national award
A smooth hammerhead shark was reported on the edge of the continental shelf, south-west of Ireland.
Up to 100 primary school teachers from Galway, Kerry, Waterford, and Dublin took to the beaches in the first week of July (1st – 5th)
Ryan McGeady is a PhD student at NUI Galway and a Cullen Fellow at the Marine Institute.
travelled 3,500km across the Atlantic Ocean and was recovered off the coast of Co Cork in 2018
Marine Institute confirms algal blooms off east coast
Working together in partnership to create the political will to address the challenges of Climate Change at Our Ocean Wealth Summit 2019 in Cork.
The students will gain valuable practical experience across the field of marine science and related areas.
The importance of engaging with our marine heritage through story-telling at a local and international level.
Andrew Power is a PhD student at Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology and a Cullen Fellow at the Marine Institute.
Global Climate Change and Role of Island Nations Highlighted at Our Ocean Wealth Summit 2019 in Cork
Cork was transformed into a giant interactive 'sea world' for the three day festival.
More than 50 famous landmarks and buildings in Ireland and across Europe are lighting up blue this weekend (8-10 June) as part of the 'Go Atlantic Blue' initiative.
Significant increase in ship-time for scientists researching across seven seas
The global day connects people worldwide in celebrating the ocean, its importance in our lives and how each of us can protect it, no matter where we live.
The Marine Institute's annual ocean climate research survey is underway on the RV Celtic Explorer and will culminate when the ship arrives in Cork on 6th June, in preparation for SeaFest.
The first Irish Crayfish Seminar, organised by the National Parks and Wildlife Service and hosted by the Marine Institute convened on 21 - 22 May.
The Marine Institute's annual Irish Anglerfish and Megrim Survey extended the depth of its survey area to 1,500m this year to obtain additional information on selected deep-water marine species.
Ireland's largest free family-friendly maritime celebration, SeaFest, will take place from 7 - 9 June 2019 at the Port of Cork in Cork City.
As part of Galway 2020's Aerial/Sparks project, artist Robertina Šebjanič joined scientists on board the Marine Institute's RV Celtic Explorer for a biodiversity survey exploring shelf sea habitats from 27th April to 12th May 2019.
King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden visited the Marine Institute headquarters in Oranmore today, Friday 24th May 2019, as part of a three-day state visit.
The Marine Institute will welcome King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden to the Marine Institute headquarters in Oranmore on Friday 24th May 2019.
The global day (Saturday 8 June) connects people worldwide in celebrating the ocean, its importance in our lives and how each of us can protect it, no matter where we live.
Cork City is to host European Maritime Day (EMD) next year, 2020.
SeaFest will be held in Cork for three days from Friday 7th June to Sunday 9th June 2019.
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Patricia Wilson is an Administrator in the Marine Institute's Fish Health Unit.
Ireland’s largest free maritime celebration comes to Cork city in June
The Marine Institute recently welcomed an international group of experts to Galway to discuss how marine spatial planning is used to balance the different demands for using our ocean.
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National Workplace Wellbeing Day 2019 taking place this Friday April 12th.
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Engineering opens up our underwater world
Marine Investment drives Innovation in Ireland's Aquaculture & Fish Bio-Processing Sector
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Marine Institute Industry-led Award provides funding in marine materials research
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Marine Institute Channels up to €1.4 Million to Fund Renewable Energy Research Projects
The Irish Ocean Literacy Network held its sixth national meeting at the Marine Institute.
Marine Institute Supports Industry-Led Innovation in Irish Marine SMEs through Investment
View the bursaries available and get the application form in by the 9th February.
Ireland's first co-ordinated initiative on land and at sea to collect, reduce and reuse marine litter and clean up our marine environment
Twelve marine SMEs to benefit from funding provided for National Marine Research and Innovation Strategy (2017-2021).
Overall energy savings of 14.1% in 2018 through operational and behavioural changes.
also investigates migration patterns, timings, return rates, their changes and patterns.