News & Events
Four vacancies on the Board of the Marine Institute
Peter Heffernan, Chief Executive of the Irish Marine Institute, and François Jacq, CEO of Ifremer, have signed an agreement the 8th of September.
Ophelia brings unusual surge event to Galway
Spiddal School Science Project to understand our seas ends up in Scottish Waters
European Marine Board meet in Galway to further knowledge of the ocean through marine science and innovation.
The Irish Weather Buoy Network is designed to improve weather forecasts and safety at sea around Ireland.
A new wave of transatlantic cooperation for Ireland & Canada
commitments of €6 million
And 95 research positions over the next 5 years.
A unique opportunity to travel to the USA to research in the fields of marine science...
providing the most up to date information available...
MaREI Centre for Marine & Renewable Energy recently released a short fun animation...
Seashore fun activities and projects to teach students about Ireland's marine resource
And are among the next generation of marine scientists and experts...
Solenosmilia variabilis in Irish waters using video mapping with the ROV Holland I.
‘Soapbox Science’ comes to Galway
SeaFest sees 68% growth in visitors numbers in one year
Following on from Sea Change & will ensure that Ireland maintains its position at the forefront of marine research in Europe
and enjoys Ireland's biggest & most spectacular maritime festival in Galway
Marine Institute Acknowledges Positive Blue Growth Report Published by SEMRU at Our Ocean Wealth Summit
SeaFest launches festival app with all the information you will need for Ireland's Maritime Festival 2017.
Thousands flock west for first day of SeaFest, so hope you can make it down over the weekend.
Ireland is becoming a global hub for blue technology
Will take place at Galway Harbour, Friday June 30th @ 6.30pm
See it all at SeaFest.Free family friendly fun, water activities plus lots more all happening in Galway.
part of their marine-science and art project.
Highlights the expeditions of the first Polar Explorer to navigate the South Pole
Opportunities for Ireland’s Marine Economy
Part of a National aquaculture research cluster
Carrying out a health check on the Atlantic Ocean...
Galway is the place to be, Friday 30th June - Sunday 2nd July
Visit "Sea Science - the Wild Atlantic" exhibition.
to review the current and future prospects in shellfish safety...
Ireland’s national maritime festival - Friday 30th of June to Sunday 2nd of July.
'Rethinking Boundaries and Innovation for a Sustainable Marine Economy'
Marine Equipment & Small Infrastructure Call
part of the Global Oceans Ship-Based Hydrographic Investigations Program (GO-SHIP)
World Ocean Day in June
Méabh Ní Ghionnáin says farewell to the Lancer boat
There will be loads to do and see for everyone in Galway, at Ireland's Maritime Festival, 30th June - 2nd July 2017...
using the ROV Holland 1 remotely operated vehicle
Galway gets ready for SeaFest 2017, 30th June - 2nd July
PreVenting and mItigating farmed biVALve DIseases, a Horizon 2020 European project
An exciting and challenging opportunity to manage one of six service groups within the Marine Institute.
Tá an tástáil ar chumas teacht slán ón...
“Build your own Unknown"
The winter survivability testing has concluded
Irish and USA students meet for the first time during the handover of their sailboat to the Research Vessels operations team
Friday, 30th June, Galway
New jobs for Newport...
Marine Institute Singers Present Concert of Christmas Carols and Seasonal Songs, Augustinian Church 8pm Sunday 18th December
Ollmhéid deiseanna agus léargas ar fáil ag Lá Oscailte Fhoras na Mara in Órán Mór
Oceans of opportunities and insights on offer at the Marine Institute Open Day in Oranmore
Public Consultation on the National Marine Research & Innovation Strategy 2021 now open...
10 years of seabed mapping in Ireland
Sea Power progresses to quarter-scale testing. Léigh as Gaeilge.
Baineann Sea Power tástáil ar cheathrú scála amach
22nd November 2016, School of Economic Science, Mandeville Place, London W1U 3AJ
Marine Institute joins flagship European ocean observing infrastructure partnership
Marine Institute led project honoured at Atlantic Stakeholders Conference, Croke Park
New centres join Explorers Education Programme™
Therapeutic potential of deep sea corals and sponges, and impacts of escaped farmed salmon, among projects funded in €40 million research investment by Science Foundation Ireland
following a series of public meetings...
3rd Public Information Evening - Thursday, 21 July at 7.30 pm, Connemara Coast Hotel, Furbo, Galway.
3rd Public Information Evening - Thursday, 21st July at 7.30 pm, Connemara Coast Hotel, Furbo.
at the European Marine Board offices in Ostend, Belgium today...
'Into the Blue - Innovating for our Marine future'
a critical component of a world-class maritime infrastructure in Ireland...
Significant Investment in Sea Change Research Delivers Important Insights to our Ocean Health and Wealth...
Just one of the highlights for the weekend ahead...
Closing date extended until the 2nd August...
Marine and renewable energy test site in Galway Bay...
The annual Marine Institute bursar programme begins this month (June 2016)...
The public notice period for the Marine Institute’s foreshore lease application to upgrade the Galway Bay Marine and Renewable Energy Test Site has been extended by two weeks to Friday 1st July 2016.
Industry Leaders Focus on Innovating for our Marine Future at Our Ocean Wealth 2016 Conference in Galway
Applicants can apply online until Friday 3 June 2016 at 18:00 UTC.
Shipping and port activity increase when compared to the corresponding period of 2015
Marine Institute Singers and SSE Airs Present Evening of Choral Favourites for COPE Galway
A public consultation is underway on the Marine Institute’s application for a foreshore lease to upgrade the Galway Bay Marine and Renewable Energy Test Site.
Ireland expands seabed mapping footprint.
Over 70 marine scientists attended the Research Vessel Users Conference at the Marine Institute.
DCU – St Patricks Campus and the Marine Institute run pilot marine classes for student teachers
Irish Maritime Transport Economist Vol 13 available now...
Statement re lease application for Galway Bay Marine and Renewable Energy Test Site
Public Lecture
by
Professor Poul Holm, Professor of Environmental History,
and Dr.Francis Ludlow, Marie Curie Fellow,
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The miniature sailboat has set sail once again. Who knows where she'll go next...
This project will also support Ireland's vision for aquaculture...
We’re at Oceanology International with some of Ireland’s most innovative marine technology companies...
Closing date for Director of Marine Environment and Food Safety Services applications is 12pm, Friday - 18th March.
taking place on the 28th April, followed by SMART Skills workshop on the 29th April.
Seachtain na Gaeilge (Irish Language Week) is an international Irish language festival and one of the biggest celebrations of our native language and culture.
On Wednesday 17 March, the Marine Institute hosted a delegation of officials from the Kenyan Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries.
26th to 28th September, 2016, Westport, Ireland. Registration now open, limited scholarships for students...
The Marine Institute’s new Board met for the first time this week at the Institute’s headquarters in Oranmore, Galway.
"Your Ocean, Your Future" Contest - New Deadline
Researchers are invited to apply for funding for transnational joint research projects within the Marine Biotechnology ERA- NET framework.
Busy year ahead for National Research Vessels, RV Celtic Explorer and RV Celtic Voyager
As we go full steam into the year ahead, lets take a quick look back at 2015...
Galway Bay Marine and Renewable Energy Test Site
Marine researchers attend workshop titled 'Cross Cutting Marine Opportunities in EU Funding'
The Sea for Society Marine Outreach and Ocean Literacy Think Tank will take place next Thursday 26 November 2015 at the Marker Hotel, Dublin. Please find attached a draft agenda for the Think Tank. Registration for the event is free and lunch...
to explore sustainable oceans for science week
Atlantic research continues between CFER, Newfoundland and Labrador and the Irish Marine Institute
in the Irish Sea using a EM2040 onboard the RV Celtic Voyager.
Seminar examining ocean acidification to take place at NUI Galway
Lecture by Dr Richard Feely, NOAA, 7.30pm Wednesday 16th September 2015 at NUI Galway
Economic Impact of the Irish Bio-Economy report launched
Applications open for Galway, Mayo, Clare and Sligo.
Joint monitoring exercise of Algal Bloom in South West completed by the Marine Institute.
SEAI, the Marine Institute and Commissioners of Irish Lights deliver Ireland’s latest marine research environment.
In memory of Anne, who made a significant contribution to the work of the Marine Institute.
‘Blue Economy’ significant contributor to Ireland’s Economy
Seashore fun activities and projects to teach students about Ireland's marine resource.
Welcome to all 23 students on their 8 week placement at all our locations around Ireland...
QuERCi survey discoveries...
National Maritime College of Ireland, Ringaskiddy on the 19th & 20th of October
Atlantic Ocean Research Alliance reveals seabed secrets
Celtic Explorer sails St John's Newfoundland to Galway
Galway Statement & climate change just some of the areas discussed...
![RV Polarstern By Bruce McAdam from Reykjavik, Iceland (Polarstern arriving at Reykjavik) [CC BY-SA 2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons](https://www.marine.ie/Home/sites/default/files/styles/news_and_events_homepage_view/public/MIFiles/Images_Comms/NewsAndEvents/Polarstern.jpg?itok=oRGO5QTN "RV Polarstern By Bruce McAdam from Reykjavik")
Major upgrade of national marine R&D infrastructure to drive Ireland’s ocean energy potential
The Marine Institute is supporting the Shellfish Regional Information Events being...
Dr. Peter Heffernan, CEO Marine Institute joined European Commission officials and...
Location - Ringaskiddy and Haulbowline, Cork
Date - 10th and 11th July 2015
Our Ocean Wealth - Marine Opportunities for Ireland.
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The Marine Institute has secured €800,000 research funding from the...
A 90 minute documentary on 100 years of wildlife legislation, conservation and commentary on the great grey seal will be showing 10.30 a.m. December 13th and 17th at Irish Film Institute.
All are welcome but registration in advance is...
Ireland’s marine researchers have won €5.5m EU Horizon 2020 competitive funding
Over 300 transition years students from Galway and further afield visited the Marine Institute as part of the Galway Science & Technology Festival.
Irish Shipping volumes increase for the 3rd quarter of 2014.
Sampling to take place of the NW Herring Spawning Grounds in November and December.
Ambassador Kevin O’Malley & Dr Peter Heffernan discuss the strong marine transatlantic links.
Transition year students are invited to an open day at the Marine Institute, Galway on Thursday, 20th November from 10.00 – 15.00. Booking required.
September saw the first underwater TV (UWTV) survey of the Bay of Biscay Nephrops grounds carried out.
The Seminar will showcase national seabed mapping activity and developments during 2014.
USA student joined the Irish INFOMAR team on board the RV Celtic Voyager during an inshore survey of Mizen head.
To celebrate Maths week, Galway Atlantaquaria & education centres in Galway, Mayo, Clare & Sligo are hosting workshops,visits to the sea shore and tanks have been provided with native seashore species in schools.
After four years of research the final report for 'Biological effects and Chemical Measurements in Irish Marine Waters' is published.
he national research vessel, Celtic Explorer has become a 'Floating University' for 14 postgraduate students from seven countries (including Ireland) who have a unique chance to study cold water coral systems in their living environment in Irish...
Apply now to participate in the Explorers Primary School Education Programme 2014 and 2015
Marine Biotechnology ERA-NET partners met to coordinate a collective approach to trans-national marine biotechnology research and innovation projects.
The Central Bank of Ireland launched today (Monday 1st September 2014) a €15 limited edition Silver Proof collector coin to commemorate John Philip Holland [1841 - 1914], the Irish born inventor of the modern submarine.
FP7 SEAS-ERA Project (2010-2014): Legacy Report and Atlantic Research Agenda.
New Connections II (2014): A Review of Irish participation in EU Marine Research Projects 2011-2013 published.
Irish shipping and port activity rose by 2% in the second quarter of 2014 when compared to the corresponding period of 2013.
SMARTSkills 2014 workshop on 'Developing Successful Shiptime Proposals and Survey Plans' on Wednesday 27th August, Marine Institute, Oranmore.
A team of thirteen scientists representing eight nationalities led by Dr Aggeliki Georgiopoulou from University College Dublin (School of Geological Sciences) and Dr Veerle Huvenne from the National Oceanography Centre, UK (Marine Geoscience),...
Seashore fun activities and projects to teach students about Ireland's marine resource and Ocean Wealth.
Ireland’s Ocean begins on Sunday June 22nd at 6:30pm on RTÉ One and runs for four weeks.
An international research team, led by scientists from NUI Galway, is currently exploring the Whittard Canyon deep-sea submarine canyon system in the North East Atlantic onboard the Marine Institute’s RV Celtic Explorer.
The annual eight week summer placement bursary gets underway in the Marine Institute.
Irish shipping and port activity rose by 4% in the first quarter of 2014 when compared to the corresponding period of 2013, according to the latest quarterly iShip Index* published today (Friday, 30th May) by the Irish Maritime Development Office...
The 1st Annual 'Our Ocean Wealth' Conference is taking place in Dublin Castle,on Wednesday 18th June.
A unique opportunity for post graduates to act as Chief Scientists of their own research onboard the RV Celtic Explorer in September.
The European Commission presented an Action Plan for Innovation in the 'Blue Economy' to help use ocean resources sustainably and drive growth and jobs in Europe.
The Explorer's Education Programme are looking to develop a range of marine themed lesson plans for primary schools.
Two scientists associated with the Marine Institute have successfully gained support from the ICES Science Fund
Applications for the Atlantic Summer School 2014 on-board the RV Celtic Explorer now open.
Last years winners,the Marine Institute Singers were special guests at the annual Choir Factor at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Galway.
The RV Celtic Explorer leaves Galway today (12th April) for Newfoundland and Labrador, on its fourth multi-institution transatlantic survey. The 13 day expedition across the Atlantic to St Johns, Newfoundland will involve four scientists from NUI...
New multibeam on RV Celtic Voyager will allow a new level of detaiil to be captured for seabed mapping programs such as INFOMAR.
The 10th Shellfish Safety Science workshop takes place on Thursday April 18th 2013.
The Marine Institute has announced an additional call for funded ship-time on the RV Celtic Explorer and the RV Celtic Voyager.
Simon Coveney, T.D., Minister for Agriculture Food and the Marine launched the Marine Institute’s Atlas of Commercial Fisheries around Irelandin Dublin today (27th March 2014).
Marine Institute welcomes announcement of EurOCEAN 2014 Conference in Rome (7th-9th October 2014)
The Marine Institute is at Oceanology International 2014 in London this week (11-13 March) promoting Ireland’s fast growing marine technology sector and highlighting the opportunities to do business in Ireland.
“I welcome the acknowledgement by the Journal of Fish Diseases for their error in publishing as a ‘Short Communication’ the piece by Krkosek et al. claiming ‘fundamental errors’ in Marine Institute science. I further welcome the apology by the...
Stakeholder inputs to the development of strategic research and innovation agenda for food-related research required.
The Strategic Marine Alliance for Research and Training (SMART) has opened the call for applications for Science@Sea research vessel-based training courses. Courses are aimed at undergraduate and postgraduate...
The Marine Institute is inviting students to apply for a number of work experience placements in many exciting areas for this summer 2014
Ireland’s Ocean Economy Report shows the sector employed 16,300 and had a turnover of €3.5bn
The function of the Stock Book is to inform management decisions on fishing opportunities for the Irish fishing fleet in 2014. The Stock Book contains impartial scientific advice developed by the Marine Institute while working with other...
The Marine Institute is seeking to employ a Director for the Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO)
Over seven hundred class students from Galway, Roscommon and Mayo are visiting the RV Celtic Explorerin Galway over the next two days (Thursday 5th & Friday 6th December 2013). Having entered the “Exploring the XTRA-Ordinary Writing...
Eight marine foods and marine biotechnology related projects will receive €4.5m from the Food Institutional Research Measure (FIRM) 2013.
Dr Peter Heffernan, CEO, Marine Institute welcomed the announcement by Simon Coveney, T.D., Minister...
The Marine Institute’s recent “Exploring the XTRA-Ordinary Writing Competition” for 5th and 6th classes received over six-hundred entries from schools in Galway, Mayo and Donegal.
The competition was designed for students to develop a...
rish shipping and port activity rose by 3% in the third quarter of 2013 when compared to the corresponding period of 2012, according to the latest quarterly iShip Index and quarterly traffic review published today by the Irish Maritime...
Scientists from NUI Galway's Ryan Institute photographed a vertical rock face half a mile below the sea's surface covered in bivalves and corals.
Fifth and sixth class primary school students are to write a poem about the RV Celtic Explorer and Ireland's marine life and ocean.
The SmartOcean Forum, taking place at the Titanic Centre, Belfast over the next two days aims to establish Northern Ireland and Ireland as leaders in the development of ICT products and services for global marine sectors. The Invest Northern...
SmartOcean Ireland invites ICT companies to register for the SmartOcean Forum 2013 at the Titanic Centre, Belfast, 5-6 November and join Ireland’s emerging marine technology sector to develop high-tech products and services for the global marine...
The Annual INFOMAR Seminar on one of the world’s largest seabed mapping programme took place this week at University of Limerick (9-10th October) with updates on Ireland’s national seabed mapping programme.
The Geological Survey of Ireland and the Marine Institute are delighted to invite all interested parties to attend the 2013 Annual INFOMAR Seminar. The two day event will take place the 9-10th October at the Pavillion, University of Limerick (UL...
Online alert system developed to provide an early warning of imminent harmful algal blooms awarded the COPERNICUS Masters Prize
The Explorers Marine Education programme aimed at primary schools has been re-launched in Galway with the expansion of over forty five schools now taking part in the programme. Gearing up to celebrate Maths week (during 14th - 18th October),...
Teachers - apply by 20th September to participate in the Explorers Marine Education Programme 2103/2014
The Longest River - an arts, ocean literacy and music event receives Highly Commended Certificate
The Marine Institute has headed a major international project demonstrating the latest advances in shellfish safety. Results of this four year project presented on the 10th September at the ASTOX-II Project workshop in the Oranmore HQ of the...
Irish shipping and port activity rose by 11% in the second quarter of 2013 when compared to the corresponding period of 2012, according to the latest quarterly iShip Index and quarterly traffic review published today by the Irish Maritime...
The Marine Institute has headed a major international project demonstrating the latest advances in shellfish safety. Results of this four year project presented on the 10th September at the ASTOX-II Project workshop in the Oranmore HQ of the...
The Vice President of the Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences (CAFS) Professor Zheng Zhiling, and colleagues from the Yellow Sea and East China Sea Fisheries Research Institutes, met with scientists from the Marine Institute in Galway last week...
Over twenty five teachers attend training course run by the Marine Institute and Galway Atlantaquaria.
Residues levels in farmed finfish as monitored by the Marine Institute in accordance with the National Residue Control Plan (NRCP) showed no non-compliant results in 2012 for the seventh year running.
The Marine Institute clarifys a number of inaccuracies made about a Marine Institute study.
A unique partnership between Galway based Cois Cladaigh choir and the Marine Institute, who presented The Longest River - A Marine Science, Literacy and Music event in Brussels as part of the celebration of Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of...
Marine Institute Bursary students showcased their talent and skills at the annual Bursar Seminar day held at the Institute
"Atlas of the Distribution and Relative Abundance of Marine Mammals in Irish Offshore Waters: 2005-2011" launched by Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Jimmy Deenihan.
Thirty-seven Fulbright Awardees were officially announced at an event on MS The World, which was sponsored by a U.S. Fulbright alumnus, Dr. Jack Pinkowski and his wife, Mrs. Monica Pinkowski, as part of The Gathering on July 12th, 2013.
Applications are now open for the accredited continuous professional development module, Applied Marine Biological Sampling and Data Collection.
Marine Institute welcomes EU study on the economic value of improved ocean data
A recent Marine Institute study is published in the peer reviewed international Agricultural Sciences journal.
Applications are now being accepted for ship-time on the RV Celtic Explorer and the RV Celtic Voyager in 2014 and 2015.
The European Commission has adopted (13th May 2013) an Action Plan to revitalise the marine and maritime economy in the Atlantic Ocean Area.
A team of 14 scientists recently returned to Galway following a survey aboard the RV Celtic Explorer.
EUROFLEETS2, an EU funded project, invites applications for two marine research funding opportunities.
The European Marine Board recently presented its blueprint, Navigating the Future-IV, for the next phase of seas and oceans research.
The Burrishoole Fishery in Furnace, County Mayo, which is owned by the Marine Institute, is one of Ireland’s premier Lough fisheries for salmon and offers a unique fishing experience. The fishing season opens on Wednesday 19th June to 29th...
The Marine Institute is currently monitoring an algal bloom on beaches on the east coast of Ireland as a part of its Phytoplankton Monitoring programme.
Ferry passenger numbers travelling to and from Ireland increased by 4% during the first quarter of 2013 when compared to the corresponding period last year, while tourist car numbers increased by 1%, according to the latest figures from the Irish...
The objective of this event was to provide a vision for enhanced cooperation on both sides of the Atlantic and a set of jointly agreed priority actions to provide the means to achieve these goals.
The Atlantic - A Shared Resource focused...
The European Union, The United States and Canada today agreed to join forces on Atlantic Ocean Research. The goal is to better understand the Atlantic Ocean and promote the sustainable management of its resources. The Agreement aims to connect...
Malta was recently host to the 6th European Maritime Day which included a conference of European experts from all maritime sectors.
Irish shipping and port activity rose by 2% in the first quarter of 2013 when compared to the corresponding period of 2012, according to the latest quarterly iShip Index published today by the Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO). The upturn...
The European Commission has adopted (13th May 2013) an Action Plan to revitalise the marine and maritime economy in the Atlantic Ocean Area. The aim of the Action Plan is to help create sustainable growth in coastal regions and drive forward the...
First study on diet of fin and humpback whales in Irish waters for one hundred years
The Marine Institute and Galway based choir Cois Cladaigh recently showcased The Longest River to an audience of over 200 people.
The Marine Institute presented St Andrew’s National Primary school students with Explorers Certificates of Participation today (Friday 26th April) at the Sea Life Centre in Bray.
The 10th Shellfish Safety Workshop at the Marine Institute was attended by 140 participants including shellfish producers, processors, scientists and industry regulators to hear the latest advances in shellfish safety, including the discovery of...
Irish maritime companies and researchers have distinguished themselves in European Space Agency (ESA) programmes.
A two-day practical offshore course in advanced marine technologies was recently delivered onboard the RV Celtic Voyager.
An innovative marine science literacy event, The Longest River, is a fusion of the arts, music and marine sciences and aims to highlight the importance of marine science & research.
In association with the Marine Institute and sponsored...
The volume of cargo shipped though Irish ports saw a small overall increase last year with two of the five principle cargo segments experiencing growth. This is according to the latest annual edition of the 10th Annual Irish Maritime Transport...
EUROFLEETS2 meeting held in Brest, France. Also, Polar and Subpolar Call for Fully Funded Ship Time - NOW OPEN
The Marine Institute Singers recently won the first Choir Factor competition held at the Radisson Hotel, Galway on Friday April 12th.
The competition was organised by the Corrib Lions Club to raise funds for the Kilcuan Retreat and Healing...
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has announced a call for marine research projects relating to Food Innovation, Food Processing Technologies and Food for Health. Researchers in higher education institutions and research...
The Lifetime Lab and the Marine Institute have presented up to one thousand 3rd and 4th primary school students with the Explorers Certificate of Participation, recently after they had completed the Explorers Primary Marine Science Workshops held...
World class dive lights for subsea robotic vehicles, gaming software for subsea training and next generation ocean monitoring technologies are among the displays featured on Ireland’s stand at the “Oi12 - Oceanology International” exhibition this...
The Atlantic Forum taking place at University College Cork over the next two days (4th-5th March 2013) will focus on research and innovation as a driver of blue growth and job creation in the EU Atlantic Area. Participants from Ireland, Spain,...
The 10th Shellfish Safety Science workshop will take place at the Marine Institute, Galway on Thursday 18th April 2013.
The one day event is an opportunity for anyone working in the area of Shellfish Safety including regulators, scientists...
The Marine Institute congratulates Dr Dagmar Stengel of NUI Galway, Dr Jens Carlsson of UCC and Dr Nicolas Touzet of IT Sligo for securing research funds for two major awards supporting Irish marine science research.
Scientists from GMIT’s Marine and Freshwater Research Centre will depart Galway today on board the RV Celtic Explorer to carry out a survey of cetaceans on the continental shelf edge.
The Strategic Marine Alliance for Research and Training (SMART) has opened the call for applications for Science@Sea research vessel-based training courses.
Marine Institute CEO, Dr Peter Heffernan presented the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney TD with The 2012 Stock Book, ahead of the EU Fisheries Council negotiations next week, noting an improvement in certain fish...
A survey by a Marine Robotics Team from University of Limerick (UL)has shed new light on two shipwrecks off the coast of Donegal.
The volume of port and shipping traffic through Ireland remained relatively stable in the third quarter of 2012 according to the figures released by the Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO)
Students of marine science from National University of Ireland, Galway (NUIG) and University College Cork (UCC) are designing and delivering their own survey onboard the RV Celtic Voyager in Cork this week as part of an accredited inter-...
Marine scientists working in the Celtic Sea have discovered a natural refuge for the critically endangered flapper skate.
Many elasmobranchs (sharks, rays and skates) are highly vulnerable to over-fishing, but a new paper in the open access...
Dr. Peter Heffernan, CEO of the Marine Institute, has been appointed to the European Research and Innovation Area Board (ERIAB) by European Commissioner for Research, Innovation and Science Máire Geoghegan-Quinn. The 11 member board advises the...
The Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO) has released a report on its analysis of the semi-state port companies for the accounting period 2011
The International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) has elected Dr. Paul Connolly as its new President for a three-year term (Nov 2012 – Oct 2015). Dr. Connolly is the Director of Fisheries Ecosystems Advisory Services at the Marine...
The Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO) has published its report on “The Irish Ports Offshore Renewable Energy Services”.
Five more porbeagle sharks have been tagged off the Donegal coast as part of the Marine Institute and Irish Elasmobranch Group’s tagging project.
Irish research which led to the discovery of smoking vents on the mid Atlantic Ridge will feature in a National Geographic programme to be broadcast next Sunday, 28 October.
National Geographic has produced a five part series, The Alien...
Dr. Ulrike Grienke, a postdoctoral researcher based at NUI Galway, recently received the prestigious Egon Stahl-Award.
Commissioner for Research Science and Innovation visited the Marine Institute, Galway where she participated in a meeting with Government and research and innovation organisations.
Thousands of visitors attended the ‘Sea2Sky” European Researchers Night held in Salthill, Galway today (Friday 28th September 2012), a celebration of the natural physical world from the marine through the atmosphere and into space.
Two Irish students from Synge Street CBS in Dublin have won joint first prize in the EU Contest for Young Scientists in Bratislava, Slovakia. Mark James Kelly, 18, and Eric Doyle, 17, won the top award in the physics category.
Galway will celebrate European Researchers’ Night on Friday 28th September together with 320 cities around Europe. The Sea2Sky event organised by NUI Galway in collaboration with the Marine Institute, Galway Atlantaquaria and its new partner CIT...
The Strategic Marine Alliance for Research and Training (SMART) has opened the call for applications for Science@Sea research vessel-based training courses aimed at students of marine-related sciences.
A Transition Year Photo Competition, entitled Water - Our greatest Resource, has been launched that will offer students an opportunity to conduct scientific research onboard the RV Celtic Voyager.
The volume of port and shipping traffic through the Republic of Ireland declined in the second quarter of 2012 according to the latest figures released today (Wednesday 22nd August 2012) by the Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO).
The RV Celtic Explorer has recently completed a successful Eurofleets two week survey CE12010 in the North Sea.
After impacting on the marine wildlife along the north west coast for the past month, the algal bloom of Karenia mikimotoi has finally begun to subside. The bloom severely affected areas of the North West from Mayo to Donegal and in certain...
The Marine Institute congratulates the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG) on the official launch of its new “RV Celtic Mist”.
Sheol an Taoiseach Enda Kenny, TD, plean rialtais inniu (Dé Máirt 31 Iúil) chun luach shaibhreas aigéin na hÉireann a dhúbláil chuig 2.4% den OTI faoi 2030 agus chun láimhdeachas ár ngeilleagar aigéin a mhéadú le €6.4 billiún a shárú faoi 2020....
he Taoiseach Enda Kenny, TD, today (Tuesday July 31st) launched a Government plan to double the value of Ireland’s ocean wealth to 2.4% of GDP by 2030 and increase the turnover from our ocean economy to exceed €6.4bn by 2020. The report,‘...
The First EUSA Atlantic Forum Meeting is to take place in the Azores on Friday 21st September 2012
Bhronn Máire Geoghegan-Quinn, an Coimisinéir um Thaighde, Nuálaíocht agus Eolaíocht Aitheantas Speisialta ar Ghnóthachtáil ar bord an RV Celtic Explorer i mBaile Átha Cliath.
Simon Coveney TD, Minster for Agriculture Food and the Marine presented two Certificates of Irish Heritage, issued on behalf of the Government of Ireland, during the Euro Science Open Forum (ESOF) 2012 this week (Thursday 12th July 2012). The...
Máire Geoghegan-Quinn, Commissioner for Research Innovation and Science, presented Mr Jim Cooke with a Special Recognition of Achievement for Inspiring Students in Science on board the RV Celtic Explorer at Sir John Rogerson’s Quay, as part of...
Mr Joe Silke of the Marine Institute stated today “The bloom that reported by the Marine Institute in the North West over the past two weeks, has shown some signs of increase along the west coast in the past few days. We started to detect low...
Scientists from both sides of the Atlantic met today at the ESOF 2012 Atlantic Symposium to explore the many ocean governance, economic development and environmental challenges and opportunities their shared Atlantic resource represents.
ALIEN DEEP, the brand new National Geographic Channel series had its world premiere in Ireland today (Thursday, 12th July 2012) at the Euroscience Open Forum (ESOF) 2012. The IT’S ALIVE episode of this five-part series was screened ahead of its...
D’fhógair Coimisinéir an AE, Máire Geoghegan-Quinn, pacáiste glaonna dar fiú €8 mbilliún le haghaidh tograí taighde comhoibríocha faoi Sheachtú Creatchlár an AE um Thaighde (FP7).
EU Commissioner Máire Geoghegan-Quinn announced an €8 billion package of calls for co-operative research proposals under the EU’s Seventh Framework Programme for Research (FP7). The Irish launch took place on Wednesday 11th July at the EU...
An arts and science fusion called “The Longest River” will be presented this evening (Wednesday 11th July 2012) showcasing the very best in Irish talent at St. Anne’s Church, Dawson Street, Dublin as part of the Euroscience Open Forum in...
From Monday 9 to Friday 20 July, the European Commission Representation will host the "Research in Action" exhibition.
Léiríodh i samplaí uisce sáile a cuireadh faoi bhráid Fhoras na Mara sna seachtainí atá caite go bhfuil speiceas fíteaplanctóin ann a d’fhéadfadh dochar a dhéanamh d’ainmhithe mara, agus tuairiscíodh roinnt mortlaíochta i measc oisrí, ruacan agus...
Seoladh an suíomh idirlín nua www.marinejobs.ie inniu mar chuid d’ócáid oideachais agus oiliúna i ngairmeacha beatha mara a bhí á reáchtáil ag Foras na Mara i Sráidbhaile Domhanda Volvo, Cathair na Gaillimhe...
The new website www.marinejobs.ie was launched today by the Marine Institute as part of a marine careers, education and training event at the Volvo Global Village, Galway. More than 80 Irish-based marine...
Seawater samples submitted to Marine Institute in the past few weeks have shown the presence of a species of Phytoplankton that can harm marine animals, and some mortality has been reported among oysters, cockles and lugworms from the Mayo to...
“A tragic tale of the Titanic, marauding Irish pirates, a futuristic diving suit and a stowaway cat “are all the star characters of the winning animations in 2012 Follow the Fleet School’s competition.
Wavebob was recognised as one of Ireland’s leading engineering and research companies today when they were awarded the SmartBay Innovator of the Year Award. Wavebob was recognised for innovation, engineering and leadership in the emerging wave...
The Marine Institute and SmartOcean Ireland are hosting ‘Oceans of Opportunity’, a marine careers and training event as part of the Ocean Wealth Showcase at the Volvo Ocean Race Global Village Thursday 5th and Friday 6th July. More than 80 Irish-...
Businesses and researchers developing technology solutions for the marine sectors will have greater opportunities to test their innovations in an ocean environment following the launch of SmartBay Ireland as a not-for-profit company today at the...
Discover Ireland’s Ocean Wealth at the Volvo Ocean Race Global Village from Saturday 30th June to Sunday 8th July 2012.
View a wide range of exciting and interesting exhibits at the Ocean Wealth Showcase highlighting the scale and value of...
The Marine Institute congratulates IMERC on their “Public Service Excellence Award” recently announced by An Taoiseach Enda Kenny.
'Getting more from our Marine Resources through Technology' - Registration will close on Wednesday 27th June @ 5pm.
Simon Coveney, TD Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine welcomed the publication of the 'Atlas of Irish Groundfish Trawl Surveys'.
The volume of shipping and port traffic through the Republic of Ireland declined in the first quarter of 2012. This is according to the latest figures released by the Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO) at the European Shortsea Conference at...
President Higgins opening the NutraMara Conference last week told delegates that Ireland has become internationally recognised for research in food and in the marine areas.
A EUROFLEETS eleven day survey called AmSeDIS was carried out on board the RV Celtic Voyager in the Irish Sea.
Dr Peter Heffernan CEO, Marine Institute, and Prof Ian Wright, Deputy Director, Science and Technology, National Oceanography Centre (UK)signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to-day (24th April), in the presence of the Minister for...
Irish well represented at Blue Technologies Forum in Brussels, 18th April 2012.
The pace of the volume recovery that began in 2010 for the Irish Ports and Shipping sector slowed last year in 2011 with only one of the five principle cargo segments seeing any growth, according to the latest annual edition of the Irish Maritime...
Shínigh an Dr Peter Heffernan, Príomhoifigeach Feidhmiúcháin Fhoras na Mara, agus an tUasal Liu Qing, Leas-Uachtarán Acadamh na Síne um Eolaíochtaí Iascaigh (Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences), Meabhrán Tuisceana d’fhonn comhoibriú a fheabhsú i...
Tá an tOllamh Cheng-Qi Fan ó Fhoras Taighde Iascaigh Mhuir na Síne Thoir (East China Sea Fisheries Research Institute) de chuid Acadamh na Síne um Eolaíochtaí Iascaigh i Shang-hai, díreach tar éis intéirneacht a chríochnú maidir le taighde ar...
he cooperation will build on the good working relationship developed between the two organisations through the successful internship completed recently by Professor Cheng-Qi Fan from the East China Sea Fisheries Research Institute of the Chinese...
Professor Fan’s research involved the culturing of a range of several strains of Irish phytoplankton species and the extraction of novel compounds from these. These extracts were then examined and analysed to observe potential bioactive...
Whittard Canyon is a huge canyon system that spans Irish, UK and French waters along the Atlantic margin. This survey will take place in the Irish territory where the Continental shelf drops down to depths beyond 3000 m. The Marine Institute’s...
A major international conference on the potential of marine resources, including seaweeds, aquaculture, microalgae and marine processing by-products, as a source of functional food ingredients will take place in Dublin later this month. The 2012...
Shínigh an Dr Peter Heffernan, Príomhoifigeach Feidhmiúcháin, Foras na Mara, agus an tOll. Ian Wright, Leas-Stiúrthóir, Eolaíocht agus Teicneolaíocht, an Lárionad Náisiúnta Aigéaneolaíochta (an Ríocht Aontaithe) (NOC/National Oceanography Centre...
Cuidíonn atógáil stoic agus clár bainistíochta tionsclaíochta-eolaíochta le hiascach scadán deimhniú an MSC a bhaint amach.
Herring from the Celtic Sea has been certified as sustainable by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) and can now bear the blue MSC ecolabel, advertising its status as being sourced from a certified sustainable fishery. The certificate was...
Ireland and the United States sign Memorandum of Understanding on ocean energy research during the Taoiseach's recent visit to Washington.
The Marine Institute welcomes the Government’s plan to target research areas with the greatest potential for economic return.
Scientists from Ireland, Northern Ireland and Scotland are onboard the RV Celtic Explorer carrying out a multidisciplinary study in the Atlantic.
The Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO) announce the 2012 Schools essay competition
The Government wants to hear your views on how to harness the potential of Ireland's 220 million acre marine resource.
Commission outlines plans for Atlantic Forum to inform the EU Strategy for the Atlantic
Advance Notice: The Marine Institute will host the 3rd annual SmartOcean workshop on 2nd and 3rd July 2012
Submissions of interest to the ISGEI research drivers booklet are now invited
Bronnadh an gradam is airde do Scothsheirbhís ó Scothfhostaithe ar Fhoras na Mara, gníomhaireacht náisiúnta na hÉireann le cúramaí taighde mara, forbairt teicneolaíochta agus nuálaíochta, ag ócáid a bhí ar siúl le gairid in Ionad Comhdhála Bhaile...
The Marine Institute, Ireland’s national agency responsible for marine research, technology development and innovation, received the highest level for Excellence Through People award, at the recent event hosted by the National Standards Authority...
Seolann Simon Coveney, T.D., an tAire Talmhaíochta, Bia agus Mara, próiseas comhairliúcháin phoiblí faoi móracmhainn mhara na hÉireann.
Simon Coveney TD, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, today launched a public consultation process on how to harness the potential of Ireland’s vast marine resource to tap into a Trillion Euro global market for marine products &...
The Marine Institute’s Open Access Repository library, has had over 6,000 visits from more than 46 countries since its recent launch.
A weather buoy from the Irish marine weather buoy network was located on a beach in Devon today, 3rd January 2012, having lost communication with the network over three weeks ago.
M4 Next Generation weather buoy records waves at height of 20.4 meters off the north west coast of Ireland.
€80 billion programme launched by Máire Geoghegan-Quinn, Commissioner for Research, Innovation and Science.
Fish Health the Cornerstone of Irish Aquaculture
Sheol an tUasal Simon Coveney, T.D., an tAire Talmhaíochta, Bia agus Mara lámhleabhar cuimsitheach le gairid (Dé Céadaoin, an 23 Samhain) faoi shláinte éisc le haghaidh thionscal feirmeoireachta bradán agus breac na hÉireann ag an Roinn...
Latest Irish Maritime Development Office Figures Released
Cuireadh an leagan is déanaí den fhoilseachán bliantúil, Leabhar na Stoc, de chuid Fhoras na Mara faoi bhráid an Aire Talmhaíochta, Bia agus Mara, an tUasal Simon Coveney, T.D., inniu (Dé Céadaoin, an 23 Samhain).
2011 Stock Book Values Irish Fish Stocks at €1.04 billion
Key Insights into Ireland's Marine History and Future Prospects Revealed
Beidh Seimineár Bliantúil INFOMAR ar siúl ag Foras na Mara i nGaillimh an 16 agus an 17 Samhain.
Minister views detailed seabed images
D’fhógair an Taoiseach, an tUasal Enda Kenny, T.D., inniu (an 6 Deireadh Fómhair) go gcruthófar 92 post in earnáil na mara agus é ar cuairt chuig an árthach taighde náisiúnta, an R.V.Celtic Explorer, i mBaile Átha Cliath. Cruthófar na poist sna...
An Taoiseach, Mr. Enda Kenny T.D. visits the R.V. Celtic Explorer in Dublin
Tháinig de bhreis ar dheich míle cuairteoir a fhad le Bóthar na Trá i nGaillimh Dé hAoine seo a chuaigh thart (an 23 Meán Fómhair) i gcomhair chéad uair na hÉireann ag glacadh páirte san Oíche um Thaighdeoirí na hEorpa, ‘Sea2Sky’.
Over ten thousand visitors descended on Salthill in Galway last Friday (September 23rd) for Ireland’s first participation in European Researchers Night ‘Sea2Sky’
Bhí ócáid stairiúil ag Foras na Mara inniu (Dé hAoine, an 23 Meán Fómhair) nuair a thug beirt Choimisinéirí an Aontais Eorpaigh – an Coimisinéir um Thaighde, Nuálaíocht agus Eolaíocht, Máire Geoghegan-Quinn, agus an Coimisinéir um Ghnóthaí Muirí...
EU Commissioners Visit Home of Key 2004 Marine Science Declaration
Tá leibhéil na farraige atá ag ardú, creimeadh cósta, tuile, agus athruithe ar a mhinice a shonraítear teagmhais crua-aimsire i measc bhuarthaí móra an phobail i ndáil leis na tionchair atá ag an athrú aeráide ar an muirthimpeallacht.
Rising sea levels, coastal erosion and flooding are amongst the top concerns
The Association of Irish Regions is holding a seminar as part of the European Union’s OPEN DAYS 2011 at the Marine Institute on Friday 21st October.
Second edition of the Atlas of North Western Waters now available for free download
Latest Port Traffic Data Released by IMDO
Marine biotechnology in the Atlantic regions is the focus of a one-day conference being hosted by NUI Galway on Thursday 25th of August.
Major Oil Spill Modelling Workshop to take place on Tuesday, September 13th 2011
New Life Forms Filmed for Upcoming National Geographic Channel Series
Joint Mission to Film Marine Life at 3 Kilometres Depth
SmartOcean Workshop Explores Business Opportunities for Ireland
Calls for research proposals under the 7th Framework Programme (FP7), including specific marine research opportunities under the Ocean of Tomorrow programme and a number of Thematic Areas of the Co-operation programme.
EU Atlantic Member States work together to optimise the potential of their marine resources
'Driving New Business Opportunities at the Interface between ICT and the Sea' 5th & 6th July at the Marine Institute
Unique Memorandum of Understanding signed between Marine Institute and Intune Networks
According to latest figures from the Irish Maritime Development Office
Call for "Seas and Oceans" to be recognised as a grand challenge for 21st century Europe.
According to new report from IMDO
With Slower Recovery Forecast for 2011
Marine Institute CEO Looks “Back to the Future” at Engineers Ireland Conference
Marine Sector Offers “Significant Potential to Assist National Recovery” says Marine Institute
Royal couple to visit the Marine Institute.
Your opportunity to input to the shape and content of the next Framework Programme (2014-2020).
Mr Simon Coveney TD, Minister for Agriculture, Marine and Food visits the RV Celtic Explorer in Cork.
Partnership aims to boost marine research capabilities
Over six hundred days at sea planned for 2011
"Ocean resources will be a key part of Ireland's future economic story," says President.
Ireland welcomes the opportunity to input on major international strategy document
2010 "Stock Book" Values Irish Fish Stocks at €1.2 billion
RESCALE Project Charts the Course of Climate Change on Western Rivers.
Irish Maritime Development Office Release Third Quarter Shipping and Ports
Catalogue of over 5,000 books relating to the sea now available for viewing
Hi-Tech Marine Sensing Systems Offer New Opportunities for Ireland
Intel and the Marine Institute Invest in Innovation
“Explorers” Primary School Marine Education Programme Launches on the East Coast
Young science enthusiasts, families and inventors from the past, present and future celebrated the launch of the national “Science Week” at Galway Atlantaquaria.
International Shark Conference a First for Ireland
Stunning Underwater Landscapes Revealed
The Explorers Education Programme run by Galway Atlantaquaria with the support of the Marine Institute is emerging out of the deep blue sea and into space to celebrate the launch of National Science Week 2010.
EU Commissioner Máire Geoghegan-Quinn welcomes the Ostend Declaration: a call for recognition of the Seas and Oceans as one of the Grand Challenges for Europe in the 21st century.
Four Years of Research Reveals Unique opportunity to Conserve Shark Species
Charter agreements are signed aboard the RV Celtic Explorer in Galway.
Ireland’s Research Vessel Celtic Explorer to undertake surveys for Newfoundland
Brendan Smith TD, Minister for Agriculture Fisheries and Food launches the publication of the final report on the RESCALE project at the Marine Institute in Newport, Co. Mayo.
International Energy Agency experts workshop meet in Clontarf Castle, Dublin.
The European Commission invites on-line public input to explore how the Integrated Maritime Policy (IMP: 2007) could be implemented in the European Atlantic Area.
The Marine Institute welcomes the publication of a major international marine environmental status report.
Irish marine researchers (including SMEs) are invited to comment and / or give input to future European Marine Research Strategy.
Announcement of over €23 million in European funding for Irish marine research groups, including ocean energy, sustainable fisheries, biotechnology and marine environmental monitoring.
Shipping volumes on key corridors have stabilised with a largely positive underlying trend
Marine Institute/EUROFLEETS project offers unique opportunity to sample science at sea
Former Obama Advisor sees a "Rebirth" in the Use of Industry Information to Guide Scientists.
Trial hatchery and ongrowing methods for a number of seaweed species being developed.
Fishermen and fisheries scientists get together to pool information on fish stocks
Significant opportunities for cod farming in the west of Ireland - Minister told.
Europe's biggest ever investment in research and innovation.
National Shared Marine Research, Test and Demonstration Platform to facilitate the commercial development of cutting-edge technologies.
The Marine Institute raised over €5,500 recently (11th July 2010) in aid of Galway Lifeboat (RNLI) at its Summer Fête in Rinville, Oranmore.
ROV Holland 1 used in Joint Navy / Coast Guard / Marine Institute / Lighthouse Service Exercise off the Cork Coast.
The Marine Institute is having a Summer Fête – Family Fun Pirate Day at its headquarters, Rinville, Oranmore on Sunday 11th July from 1.00 pm in aid of Galway Lifeboat.
Competitive Recovery the only way forward for Europe - say Irish export firms
Warm Water Species on the Increase Around Ireland's Coasts
Closing date for funding applications is 16:00 hours on Friday 1st October, 2010
Robot submarine probes the depths for undiscovered sources of bioactive compounds off Ireland's continental shelf.
Scientists and anglers in joint satellite-linked project to track Porbeagle sharks around Ireland
Marine Institute Workshop looks to a Smart Economy of the Seas
Minister Dempsey Announces National Schools "Follow the Fleet" Competition Winners
The Marine Institute recently held an open day on board the national Research Vessel Celtic Explorer.
An estimated 62,000 additional ferry passengers were carried through Irish ports over the first six days of the aviation crisis
The Irish ports and shipping sectors began to show positive signs of recovery towards the last quarter of 2009.
The calendar of events for Galway’s forthcoming Month of Marine Madness during May has been launched.
The Folens/Phillips New Irish Primary Atlas features Ireland’s Seabed Territory
The Marine Institute headquarters and laboratory facility at Oranmore, Co. Galway was honoured by a visit by both the US and UK Ambassadors to Ireland, The Honorable Mr. Daniel M. Rooney and His Excellency Julian King.
Dubliners come face to face with dogfish, spidercrabs and stafish in Merrion Square
Ocean monitoring networks, hi-tech research vessels, and weather forecasting systems feature on Ireland’s stand
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Mr. Tony Killeen T.D. launches a special “Review of Irish Shellfisheries” at the Irish Skipper Expo 2010 in Galway.
“Research in Aquaculture Must be Matched to Current Problems” says Irish Science Chief.
Science@Sea ship-based training courses returns in early April on board the national research vessel Celtic Voyager.
Remote sensors for pollution, pathogens and toxic plankton blooms under development at Dublin City University.
Damage done to fish stocks from discarded nets may not be as widespread as previously thought
Marine Institute launches new data resource on Irish fishing activity
A study to record the wealth of knowledge held by fishermen is underway in Galway Bay
Once considered unimportant as a factor in coastal economies, jellyfish are now playing increasingly significant roles in coastal ecosystems and processes.
Irish marine researchers can now apply for fully funded ship time and access to equipment on a fleet of European research vessels.
Researchers Gather in Belfast to Explore New Opportunities from Marine Bioactive Compounds
ICES is the oldest intergovernmental marine science organisation in the world. Paul will be the third Irish president of ICES since the Council was established in 1902, following Dr Arthur Went (ICES President 1966-69) and Mr. David de G....
The subjects of “Climate Change, Plankton and Pollution” will be addressed by international marine expert Professor Peter Burkhill of the Sir Alistair Hardy Foundation for Ocean Science (SAHFOS) at a free lecture in the Marine Institute...
The EUROFLEETS Project, which was launched recently (22nd to 24th September) at the Cite de Sciences et de l’Industrie in Paris, in the presence of Hervé Pero, of the European Commission and representatives of the French Minister of Higher...
Research for new source book on Marine Law funded under the Marine Institute Manahan Fellowship.
The Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO) is delighted to announce a new competition for its 2009/2010 roll-out of the "Follow the Fleet" schools programme. The schools essay competition is sponsored by Transas, a world-leading Irish-based...
Ireland is already well on the way to becoming a player in this multi-billion euro worldwide industry, according to research results of the NutraMara project presented by leading scientists today (Wednesday 14th October) at the Teagasc Ashtown...
Wild salmon, in their migrations across the oceans, are one of the natural world’s most sensitive indicators of the biological and chemical effects of climate change, according to Dr. Ken Whelan, whose talk “Salmon – The Climate Change...
A range of natural flavoursome food products that rely neither on added salt or monosodium glutamate may soon be available thanks to a Cork-based company exploring the food potential of a major Irish natural resource – seaweed.
Oyster mortality reported in Irish and French oyster production areas over the summer has been resolved and trade has been re-established.
The Marine Institute recently hosted the final workshop for the three year SPIES DETOX project at its headquarters in Rinville, Galway.
Delegates at an international conference of marine scientists, SEABED 10, in Dublin on the 5th and 6th October will hear how an independent study has valued the benefits of the state’s marine mapping programme at €275 million.
Over fifty delegates recently gathered at the Marine Institute headquarters in Galway to attend the ARCOPOL conference.
Two new EU publications on current European Marine Research are a goldmine of information for Irish researchers
The Marine Institute and the Geological Survey of Ireland will be hosting the SEABED 10 conference in Dublin on the 6th and 7th of October to celebrate ten years of seabed mapping in Ireland.
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Trevor Sargent TD has launched a new initiative to introduce the promotion of organic food through the public procurement process today (15th September 2009) at the Marine Institute. This...
The EU Director General for Research, Mr José Manuel Silva Rodríguez, visited the Marine Institute Headquarters in Galway today (Monday 7th September 2009) to promote the launch of the 4th set of calls for proposals for the EU’s €50 billion...
The latest analysis of 2009 shipping traffic data published by the Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO) indicates that the rate of decline of shipping on the island of Ireland eased during the 1st half of 2009. However the overall volume of...
Latest information about Pacific oysters (Crassostrea gigas) since the 22nd June.
A series of surveys of Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) and Special Protection Areas (SPA) will commence around the Irish coast Friday 7th August.
Atlantic Regions Coastal Pollution Response (ARCOPOL) Conference set for Galway on 7th September
EU Launches 4th call for proposals in its €50 billion 7th Framework Research Programme
The Seventh Framework Programme (FP7) Directory “Irish participation in EU FP7 funded competitive marine research projects during the period 2007-2008” was launched at the recent FP7 Ireland Conference.
On 2nd July 2009, an unseasonable storm with record rainfall caused major flooding around the Marine Institute’s facility on the Burrishoole catchment at Newport, Co. Mayo.
Oyster growers in 10 bays around the country have been experiencing losses of between 15 and 75 per cent of their stock since 22nd June.
Irish Marine Science to get greater visibility on worldwide publications database.
Dr Niall McDonough takes the helm of a key European marine science organisation.
An Integrated Maritime Policy for Europe represents "a unique opportunity", says EU Commissioner.
The French Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries has announced a ban on exports of Pacific Oysters from areas experiencing abnormal oyster mortality. The Marine Institute urges Irish oyster producers who have stocked from French sources to report...
Marine science and education community gets together to celebrate World Oceans Day in Galway
IBM and the Marine Institute today (Friday 29th May) launched a specially designed web portal to provide the public with the latest information on weather, sea and tidal conditions in the Galway Bay area.
The Marine Institute ROV "Holland 1" films uncharted deepwater corals off Ireland's Atlantic coast.
Biodiversity Forum highlights danger of invasive species on International Biodiversity Day
A new Service Level Agreement (SLA) between the Marine Institute and the Naval Service was signed today (Wednesday 20th May) to maximise the responsiveness and effectiveness of the two parties, through close cooperation and coordination on an...
The Marine Institute’s DVD “Explorer – A Deeper Understanding”, featuring spectacular deep water footage of coldwater corals over 1,500 metres below the sea off Ireland’s Atlantic coast, is now viewable on You Tube.
Fishermen, Anglers and Scientists Join Forces to Understand Cod Stocks in the Celtic Sea
World Expert Speaks to Irish Marine Scientists About Effects of Climate Change on the Oceans
Twelve students attending third-level institutes across Ireland, experienced life as a marine scientist onboard the national Research Vessel Celtic Voyager in Cork harbour over the weekend (18 – 19 April 2009) as part of the Marine Institute’s...
Optimising fish health is one of the key challenges facing Irish fish farmers today and will be the focus of a Seminar at the Marine Institute, Oranmore on June 11th.
The volume of shipping traffic through Irish ports declined by as much as 20 percent in the second half of 2008, according to the latest edition of the Irish Maritime Transport Economist, which was unveiled at an industry briefing in Dublin today...
The Marine Institute hosted a meeting for marine socio-economic experts at its Galway Headquarters on the 10th March
The Irish Spatial Data Exchange (ISDE), a project designed by the Marine Institute, the Geological Survey of Ireland (GSI) and their partners to make a wide range of key oceanographic, marine and environmental information accessible to the public...
New legislation requires those holding or growing finfish or shellfish to apply to the Marine Institute for fish health authorisation. The deadline for applications is 30th January 2009.
Ticket sales from "The Wizard of Oz", a joint production between the Marine Institute and Scoil Mhuire, Oranmore have been divided between local charities.
Irish researchers will have an opportunity to discuss areas of interest and hear from international seaweed researchers. This symposium is open to all researchers, to the seaweed industry and national agencies based in Ireland.
Vital scientific advice on the status of and future prospects for the marine fisheries resource in Irish waters in 2008, as well as recommendations for sustainable management in 2009 were recently presented to Mr. Tony Killeen T.D., Minister of...
Mr Jim Fennell of Galway/Mayo Institute of Technology is appointed as Chairman of the Marine Institute
Your guide to specialised Marine Research Infrastructures and Collaborative Projects
Scientists, technicians and support staff from the Marine Institute at Rinville will swap their lab coats and laptops for broomsticks and greasepaint when they appear together with children from Scoil Mhuire in Oranmore in John Morley’s ‘The...
A joint project between the Irish fishing industry and scientists from the Marine Institute to track stocks of cod in the Celtic Sea is starting to yield interesting results.
Leading members of the shipping, financial and investment sectors gathered today (Tuesday 11th November) in Ireland at the 2nd Annual Marine Money Dublin Ship Finance and Investment Forum, to hear the views of number of leading expert economists...
Starting today (Thursday 5th November) from Galway, the Marine Institute research vesselRV Celtic Voyager, begins the task of replacing each of the six original weather buoys, placed around the coast with new and improved systems that will not...
An information session for shellfish producers on new regulations under the Fish Health Directive will be held on Thursday 13 November 2008 in the Station House Hotel in Clifden, Galway.
The oceanographic and climate change research teams of the Marine Institute have recently (22nd October) carried out tests of a new unmanned underwater “Glider” in Lough Furnace in Newport, Co Mayo.
Marine Institute CEO addresses French-EU Presidency BioMarine 2008 Forum in Marsielle
Scientific teams in Galway, Maynooth and Mayo combine forces to study marine climate change
The IEEM Irish section conference on Coastal and Marine Environment: Biodiversity, Management and Protection, took place today, (Monday 13 October 2008), at the Marine Institute headquarters in Galway.
Twelve transition students from all over the country set sail from Cork this morning (October 13th) on a half-day training mission aboard the national research vessel RV Celtic Voyager.
Marine Institute Welcomes on-line portal to European Atlantic Marine Research Centres
A specialist web-site, offering expert and practical advice to veterinarians on the care of seals, seabirds and other wildlife victims of oil spills, has been opened by the Irish Seal Sanctuary (ISS) of Balbriggan.
The Marine Institute has just published the final report on a two-year research project into pancreas disease in Irish farmed salmon.
Six young Irish researchers awarded Travel Grants to attend BioMarine 2008 Forum (Marseille, October 2008).
Aaron Elbel (14) from St Brendan’s College, Killarney has scooped the overall prize for his winning entry 'When Botanists go Bad'.
Observers aboard the research vessel RV Celtic Explorer have sighted a Blue Whale in Irish Waters
The volume of cargo transported through ports in the Republic of Ireland fell during the first half of 2008, according to the mid-year analysis of traffic volume carried out by the IMDO.
The European Commission has just released its European Strategy for Marine and Maritime Research: A coherent European Research Area framework in support of a sustainable use of oceans and seas.
The winning students of the Marine Institute’s 2008 Bright Sparks Award set sail today (Thursday 4 September) from Galway on a 5 day scientific survey on board the RV Celtic Voyager.
The EU FP7 Environment (including Climate Change) Programme (Theme 6) today launched its 3rd call for proposals which includes many opportunities for funding collaborative marine research.
Ship based training opportunities are now available for undergraduate, postgraduate and transition year students on the national research vessels.
The Marine Institute is now accepting applications for ship-time on board the two national research vessels, RV Celtic Voyager and RV Celtic Explorer for the 2009 survey season. Applications for funding towards vessel time are also welcome under...
Dr Niamh Connolly, Executive Secretary of the Marine Board-European Science Foundation, visited the Marine Institute HQ in Galway on Friday 15th August where she gave a lunchtime lecture on “The Marine Board and its role in shaping European...
An EU project organised between Ireland, Spain and Norway may have found a way to secure the future of lobster stocks in European waters.
Under the ‘AquaReg’ programme that began over 4 years ago, the project team, coordinated by Alan...
The American Ambassador, Mr Thomas C. Foley visited the Marine Institute’s headquarters and laboratory facilities at Oranmore, Co. Galway, yesterday (Thursday 17 July), for a joint workshop between Irish and US companies and organizations in the...
New ocean monitoring system will improve our understanding of ocean climate change.
Marine Institute get "Down and Dirty" for voluntary beach clean-up in Galway Bay
Marine Institute yachtsman captains Ireland West Yacht to victory in Round Ireland Race
Minister of State at the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Seán Power, T.D. today launched www.infomar.ie a new website which will provide information on the nature of the seabed,...
he Marine Institute’s SmartBay system—a network of surface and sub-surface buoys, cables and communications systems designed to provide real time information about the environment in Galway Bay and to support and stimulate the environmental...
The weather buoy M5, which played such in important role in predicting and recording the record wave heights off the coast last December, is back in action again.
Galway Atlantaquaria in conjunction with the Marine Institute and Failte Ireland/West will host the biggest World Ocean Day celebrations to date in Galway on Sunday 8th June 2008. A family fun-day of excitement, activities and presentations have...
Galway Bay Sailing Club announce Kenny-Galway & the Marine Institute as the Sponsors for the Connacht Optimist Sailing Championships on the 24th & 25th May 2008, at Rinville, Oranmore
Celebrating European Maritime Heritage Week, the Marine Institute hosted school tours (Schools to Sea) on board the national Marine Research Vessel Celtic Explorer in Killybegs on the 16th May 2008.
A unique international scientific mission, to investigate the increasing mortality of salmon at sea, sails today (Friday 16th May) from the port of Killybegs aboard the Marine Institute’s research vessel RV Celtic Explorer. The project, SALSEA-...
RTE's Nationwide programme will feature an in-depth report on the Follow The Fleet initiative of the Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO) this Wednesday 14th at 7pm on RTE1.
Bjorn the Polar Bear is making his way from the Arctic to Galway Atlantaquaria in Salthill to celebrate World Oceans Day on Sunday 8th June 2008. Galway Atlantaquaria, the Marine Institute and Failte Ireland, who are sponsors of the event, aim to...
We are delighted to announce the launch of the Marine Institute Newsletter. This is part of the continuous development of our website Marine.ie
An important seminar aimed at addressing the problem of pancreas disease on salmon farms was held today (May 7th) at the Marine Institute in Oranmore, Co. Galway.
Members of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Change and Energy Security today (8th May) visited Galway for detailed briefings on the Marine Institute’s programme to understand the key drivers of climate change in Ireland by studying...
Easy and immediate access to a wide range of ocean data, including wave and tide heights, is now available through IMOS – the Integrated Marine Observations page of the Marine Institute website.
Three million containers and an estimated €135 billion worth of merchandise trade were handled at Irish ports last year, according to a report published today (Tuesday 15th April) by the Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO) of the Marine...
EU Parliament Committee briefed on Irish fisheries research at Marine Institute in Galway
The Minister for Education and Science, Mary Hanafin, TD and the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Mary Coughlan, TD, announced details of the joint Marine Institute – Higher Education Authority (HEA) programme to enhance Ireland’s...
Dr. Peter Heffernan, Chief Executive of the Marine Institute, was honoured with the Seavite Alumni Award for Natural Science by NUI Galway last night (Saturday 1st March) at their Ninth Annual Gala Banquet. The event was attended by leaders from...
The Bright Sparks Award opens today (Wednesday 20th February)offering graduates and post graduates across Ireland the chance to win a research mission on the RV Celtic Voyager.
The annual INFOMAR seminar at the Marine Institute headquarters in Galway today (13th February), announced new plans for marine mapping and outlined how the project is supporting efforts to combat climate change.
New ways of exploring the deep oceans, that can shed light on rapid climate change, investigate the consequences of erupting underwater volcanoes and provide new technologies that may help humankind explore distant planets, are just some of the...
Songs of the Deep” a unique blend of music and marine science will take place in Galway on Thursday 31st January at 7.30 pm in St. Nicholas’ Collegiate Church, sponsored by the Marine Institute. Entry is free and open to all members of the public...
A group of European Shellfish experts visited the Marine Institute in Galway this week to discuss issues regarding food safety, industry development and relations with the European Commission. The delegation, visiting Ireland at the invitation of...
Charmaigne O’Connor and Carol O’Donnell of St Josephs College, Athlone won the marine award, sponsored by the Marine Institute at the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition held last week.
Offshore waves in excess of 10 metres in height are predicted this Saturday evening (8th December) and Sunday morning (9th December) off the west coast of Ireland, due to the passing of an intense atmospheric depression.
Transition year students from Douglas Community College and Presentation College, Cork will today (5th December) get a unique insight into marine exploration with scientists from both the Marine Institute’s new Integrated Marine Exploration (IME...
On 30th November 2007, the European Union launched its second call for proposals for competitive research under the 7th Framework Programme (2007 – 2013).
Results from Ireland’s network of offshore weather buoys confirm the computer-generated wave forecasts by the Marine Institute and Met Eireann earlier this week for waves of up to 14 metres (45 feet) along the west coast of Ireland.
Ireland’s marine food industry received a €5.2 million boost today (Friday 30th November) with the announcement of a multidisciplinary research consortium involving universities on both sides of the border.
The Marine Functional Food...
Computer-generated wave forecasts by the Marine Institute and Met Eireann for this Saturday afternoon (1st December) predict that waves with a significant height of up to 14 m could occur in the seas to the west of Ireland (areas shown in red on...
Satellite tracking, online lesson plans specially tailored to the curriculum, and dialogue with ships at sea have replaced paper maps and coloured pins in a web-based learning package, designed to allow schools across the country to “navigate the...
Helen Boles, personal assistant to Dr. Peter Heffernan, CEO of the Marine Institute, has won the Training Education & Human Resource Personal Assistant of the Year category in Dublin today (November 8th). Helen, who also fulfils the roles of...
Ireland consolidates its position as a viable international ship finance centre.
Ireland has established itself among the top fifteen international centres for the highly lucrative business of Ship Finance and Maritime Commerce. Since 2000, a number of Irish institutions have entered the ship asset and finance market, with...
Five harbour seals were successfully tagged in Kenmare Bay, Co. Kerry last week by researchers from UCC, with assistance from the British Antarctic Survey, the National Parks and Wildlife Service and the National Trust.
Two sustainable energy devices will soon be generating electricity from wave power in Galway Bay.
In April 2007, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), UK was awarded approval to undertake the Joint Irish Bathymetric Survey Project (JIBS) under the INTERREG IIIA Programme of work, with a grant aid of up to €2,133,508 under Priority 2...
Dr. Peter Heffernan, CEO of Ireland’s Marine Institute has welcomed the EU Commission’s Blue Paper: “An Integrated Maritime Policy for the European Union” which was launched today (10th October) in Brussels.
The Irish shipping passenger market continues to show steady signs of recovery, according to a mid-year analysis of sea passenger traffic carried out by the Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO).
Mid year estimates for the first six...
Joint report by Marine Institute, BIM and Udaras shows Irish fish farm production values rose by 13% in 2006
A major international workshop and foresight exercise – “Offshore Aquaculture in Europe-The ‘Next Steps’” ─ took place today (Monday 24th September) in the Crowne Plaza Hotel, to coincide with the World Seafood Congress. It was opened by Sean O’...
The Marine Institute today (19th September) welcomed the announcement of the Beaufort Marine Research Award winners – both as a major step to placing Ireland as a world-class player in marine science and as a pillar of the ongoing Sea Change...
A meeting at the Marine Institute will advise Irish marine researchers & research teams on competitive marine research funding opportunities in 2008 under the EU 7th Framework Programme (FP7)2007-2013
A survey of Galway Bay’s seabed onboard the RV Celtic Voyager this summer has revealed, for the first time, the detailed seafloor and geology of the bay. It also confirmed the location of the Galway Bay Fault, a fault line in the North Sound...
Extensive tests in severe sea conditions off the west coast of Ireland have proved Irish designed and built wave energy technology can generate a commercially viable source of electricity.
If you are a third-level or public sector researcher, or a marine sector SME, thinking of submitting a proposal under the NDP (2007-2013) Marine Research Sub-Programme, here are dates for your diary
A team of international scientists have succeeded in satellite tagging ocean sunfish off the coast of Dingle.
n exciting cross border project to investigate the lives of Dublin Bay Prawns gets underway today (Sunday 19th August) in a cross-border scientific project to use underwater television to survey valuable fishing grounds in the Irish Sea.
A team of PhD students studying with the Marine Biodiversity, Ecology and Evolution (MarBEE) Group at University College, Dublin are the winners of theSea Change “Bright Sparks Award”, designed to introduce budding scientists to the Marine...
A major international workshop and foresight exercise – “Offshore Aquaculture in Europe - ‘Next Steps’” will take place in the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dublin on 24th September this year, to coincide with the World Seafood Congress 07.
The first call under one of the largest marine research funding programmes in the history of the State was launched today (30th July) by the Marine Institute. It invites suitably qualified scientists and industry experts to tackle a wide range of...
Marine Institute to host preliminary judging panel for the World Wildlife Fund SmartGear Awards
The INFOMAR inshore marine survey, which is being carried out in partnership by the Marine Institute and the Geological Survey of Ireland, is preparing for the first extensive survey of Galway Bay since 1850.
A team of Irish and UK Marine scientists discovered the cold water coral, Lophelia pertusa, in unexplored deep sea canyons 400km south of Cork on the edge of the European continental shelf during a recent MESH (Mapping European Seabed Habitats)...
Some 140 key industry players in the world of European transport and shipping have called for a cohesive and inclusive European strategy to address one of the major challenges facing their industry – congestion in European ports.
Dr. Peter Heffernan, CEO of Ireland’s Marine Institute chaired the final session of the EurOCEAN 2007 Conference on Friday 22nd June in Aberdeen, Scotland. The Conference was opened by EU Commissioner for Fisheries and Maritime Affairs, Dr. Joe...
“Secrets of Ireland’s Seas” – An Post’s 2007 Educational Award Scheme has hooked a record 33,000 entries from schools all over the country, it was revealed at the scheme’s award ceremony last week.
The highest resolution wave forecast available for Ireland – one kilometre resolution - is now available on marine.ie where surfers, sailors, and fishermen can get wave forecasts from Donegal to Bantry Bay.
The Marine Institute and Galway Atlantaquaria celebrated a scorcher World Ocean Day on Sunday (10th June) with a Pirate Party and other fun activities on one of the hottest days of the year.
The Marine Institute will play host to a gathering of shark experts from around Europe next week. These experts are members of the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea's (ICES) Elasmobranch Working Group.
The National Research Vessel, the Celtic Explorer, arrived in Cork Harbour on Sunday June 3rd, just a day before the Cork City Marathon, at the end of another marathon leg of this years INFOMAR (INtegrated Mapping FOr the Sustainable Development...
The Marine Institute takes great pleasure in hosting the Galway Science & Music School concert, "Music of the Sea" in aid of the Galway Lifeboat, at its Oranmore Headquarters on Wednesday 13th June at 8.30 p.m. Tickets should be purchased...
Marine Institute and Galway Atlantaquaria are joining forces to celebrate the World Ocean Day at Atlantaquaria in Salthill, on Sunday 10th June. A family fun day of events have been organised including Puppeteers, Children’s Art Competition,...
Dr. Peter Heffernan, Chief Executive of the Marine Institute was recently awarded the one of the highest honours that can be attained by scholars and scientists working in Ireland by being enrolled as a Member of the Royal Irish Academy.
A new multibeam echo sounder has just been fitted on the RV Celtic Voyager. The Kongsberg Simrad EM 3002 was purchased by the Marine Institute for the INFOMAR (INtegrated Mapping FOr the Sustainable Development of Ireland’s MARine Resources)...
The first leg of the 2007 INFOMAR survey was completed on May 15th, having covered an area of 2,899 km2 in water depths between 26 and 203 m, off the Dingle Peninsula since it began on April 17th.
EurOcean 2007 - A unique opportunity to have your voice heard on EU Marine Science & Technology Policies
Tá Foras na Mara ag lorg Aighneachtaí maidir le hullmhú na dréacht scéime ó aon pháirtithe leasmhara./The Marine Institute wishes to invite representations in relation to the preparation of a draft Irish Language scheme from any interested...
Galway Atlantaquaria and the Marine Institute are proud to join forces to celebrate the 14th annual international World Ocean Day with lots of Pirates enjoying a family fun day of events including Puppeteers, Children’s Art Competition, Spot...
The M4 Weather Buoy was moved from its position in Donegal Bay, 54 40N 09 04W, 44 nautical miles offshore to 55N 10W by the RV Celtic Voyager on the 3rd of May 2007. The buoy was moved to allow for a more representative picture of the wave...
Closing Date for Submissions under the Marine Institute - DAF Marine Functional Foods Programme is May 30th
Dr. Peter Heffernan, CEO of Ireland’s Marine Institute, today chaired a key European workshop on Marine Research and Innovation at an international conference in Bremen on the Commission’s Green Paper on a future Maritime Policy for Europe....
The Irish shipping industry continued to show strong growth in 2006, according to a report published today (1st May) by the Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO) and presented at a special industry briefing at the Guinness Store House. The...
An ambitious joint venture to map Ireland’s most productive and commercially valuable inshore waters is now underway between the Geological Survey of Ireland and the Marine Institute. Covering some 125,000 square kilometres of underwater...
The €5.2 million Marine Functional Foods Research Initiative aimed at establishing Ireland as a leader in the $74 billion worldwide market for functional foods was announced today (24th April 2007) by Mr. Noel Dempsey, TD. Minister for Marine...
The Marine Institute have recently secured funding through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) to acquire a Deepwater ROV system.
Dr. W R Turrell FRMS, Director of Fisheries Management and Marine Ecosystems Programmes, Aberdeen, Scotland will be presenting the 2007 Buckland Lecture - Climate Change and Scottish Fisheries. The lecture will be held at the Marine Institute...
A new interactive temperature data web page has just been launched on the Marine Institute Web Site. It offers interactive search functionality, is graphically rich and gives access to temperature data from a network of temperature probes at...
The Department of Communications Marine and Natural Resources is now inviting proposals for the new Beaufort Marine Research Awards. The awards aim to significantly develop overall research capacity particularly in priority areas of marine...
Are you involved in Marine Postgraduate (PhD) Training or are you an employer of marine postgraduates? Then come along to the Hodson Bay Hotel, Friday 27th April for the Stakeholders Conference on the establishment of an Irish Marine Graduates...
Mr. Noel Dempsey, T.D Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources today officially launched the Beaufort Marine Research at Beaufort College in Navan.
A Marine Functional Foods Research Initiative funded by the Marine Institute and the Department of Agriculture and Food will commence in 2007 and make available €5.2 million to establish a new research consortium. The Terms of Reference and other...
Marine scientists from all over the world gathered in Dublin Castle on the 14th and 15th March to propose a common framework for mapping underwater habitats anywhere in the oceans and to reveal their findings to date as the result of the MESH...
An important Stakeholder Conference to discuss topics raised during the consultation process leading to a national position on the EU Green Paper "Towards a Future Maritime Policy for Ireland" took place on Tuesday 6th March in Dublin.
The aim of this workshop is to communicate the results of the research activities that the Marine Institute and the EPA are supporting in the area of sensors and sensor systems for water quality monitoring.
Stakeholders, interested parties and members of the public are being offered the opportunity to input to the shape of a new European marine policy. This comes as an open invitation to complete a questionnaire based on the recent EU Maritime Green...
The Sea Change strategy aims to drive the development of the marine sector as a dynamic element of Ireland’s knowledge economy. It uses a series of carefully calculated possible scenarios for Ireland by the year 2020 to define global market...
“The Maritime Green Paper represents a unique opportunity for all those interested in the marine sector to have their views considered. The Government’s new National Seafood Strategy, which will see a record investment of nearly €600 million in...
The Marine Institute, in collaboration with the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) and An Bord Iascaigh Mhara, today issued reassurance to Irish consumers that levels of potentially harmful contaminants in a variety of fish species and,...
The Marine Institute special award in Biological and Ecological Sciences at the Esat BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2007 was presented by Dr. John Joyce, Communications Manager, to Ciaran Doyle, a senior student at Blackrock...
This major conference will provide an insight into the progress and developments emerging from a key European project that will have many implications for decision-making and marine management in the years to come, particularly in view of the...
Marine science and technology will become a priority cross-cutting theme in the European Union’s new €50 billion 7th Framework Research Programme (FP7) as formally adopted yesterday ( 18th December) by the EU...
Important EU Marine Science Position Paper from European Science Foundation Marine Board
The Irish fish and shellfish farming industry has enjoyed a steady output of over €100 million per year for the past three years, according to the “Status of Aquaculture Report - 2005” launched today (Thursday...
The Mayor of Galway, Niall O’Brolchain officially launched the children’s “Explorer Laboratory” and “Nautilus classroom” at the Atlantaquaria in Salthill, Galway, yesterday Wednesday 29th November, where a number of guests, including Commander...
John Browne T.D., Minister of State at the Department of Communications, Marine & Natural Resources today received the 2007 Stock Book from the Marine Institute. This book contains all the latest advice on the state and future prospects for...
The COREPOINT conference, organised by CoastNet and funded primarily through the Corepoint partnership, was hosted by the Marine Institute in Galway on the 8th November, brought together over 100 professionals who passionately debated the...
The Marine Institute headquarters at Oranmore, Co. Galway has scooped two of the top Opus National Architectural Awards, which were announced last night (Tuesday 7th November) including the highly competitive “Large Development Award” for...
International experts all over the world joined with their Irish colleagues at the invitation of the Marine Institute in Galway over the past two days at a two-day workshop (31st October – 1st November) aimed at monitoring naturally occurring “...
As part of the COREPOINT project an important workshop organised by CoastNet, focusing on the implications of the recent EU Green Paper on the Marine for coastal zone management, will be hosted by the Marine Institute in its headquarters at...
The 7th Irish Shellfish Safety Workshop will be held in in the new Marine Institute Headquarters in Rinville, Oranmore, Co Galway Thursday, 30 November 2006. This Workshop has become an annual event since April 2000 where scientists, regulators,...
A feasibility study into the setting up of a Marine Graduate School in Ireland has been funded by the Marine Institute and IRCSET - News Item
Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources Mr. Noel Dempsey T.D. today (October 12th) explored the new state-of-the-art headquarters and laboratory facilities of the Marine Institute at Oranmore, Co. Galway, whose mission it is to...
The Marine Institute congratulates Carina Ginty on becoming the first Doctorate Student in the GMIT School of Hotel & Catering. Carina is developing a model for assessing the economic impact of Marine Tourism activities in the West of Ireland...
The Marine Institute has just launched the sixth marine data buoy in its offshore network. Press release
John Molloy's new book "The Herring Fisheries of Ireland (1900 - 2005), Biology, Research, Development and Assessment."
The Marine Institute is hosting an important annual international meeting at its new headquarters in Galway over the next two weeks. The meeting is a gathering of fisheries experts from the ICES (International Council for the Exploration of the...
This year we will experience a period of unusually high tidal ranges, which will reach a zenith in Galway around September 9th, October 8th and November 6th 2--6. In Dublin high tides are predicted around the 10th September, 9th October and...
Fish counter and validation training course run by the Marine Institute for its staff and those of the Regional Fisheries Boards
The warm summer waters around Ireland's coastline bring with them a host of summer visitors called jellyfish. Jellyfish are primitive animals with limited powers of movement and so are often washed up on the beach. Shaped like a simple sack,...
www.marine.ie is an Ocean of Information.
A new look website, featuring an ocean of easily accessible information on Ireland’s 220 million acre underwater...
An Taoiseach, Mr. Bertie Ahern T.D., is in Galway today (9th June) to open the new €50 million headquarters of the Marine Institute at Rinville, Oranmore, Co. Galway. The impressive 11,000 square meter building, housing the majority of the...
An AquaReg Forum hosted by the Marine Institute at Day's Hotel, Galway last week brought together researchers and inshore fisheries and aquaculture representatives from the BMW region, Ireland, Galicia in Spain...
The 2006 call for NDP marine research, technology development and innovation (RTDI) proposals is now open. The Marine Institute invites competitive proposals based on infrastructure needs identified through the National Marine Foresight Exercise...
An interactive computer-based learning package, designed to allow schools across the country to “navigate the world from their desktops” was launched today (Friday 12th May) by Minister of State for Transport Pat “the Cope” Gallagher T.D. in...
Instant alerts on pollution incidents, falling water quality levels and poisonous plankton blooms in bays, rivers and lakes all over Ireland may soon be delivered directly to computer screens anywhere in the...
The power of the Atlantic is about to be harnessed in a Marine Institute / Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI) initiative to open a wave energy test site a mile and a half off the coast of Spiddal, Co. Galway. The...
The Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin, is hosting an exciting and educational showcase, Planet Aqua. Live seahorses, clownfish, starfish, dogfish, crabs and lobsters are among the main attractions, alongside a...
A top-level international conference, to discuss the application of real-time ocean observation networks, to monitor such events as tsunamis and other natural phenomena, is being hosted by the Marine Institute...
he Lifetime Lab in Cork opens its doors today to Planet Aqua, a non-profit Irish initiative to inspire primary school children to action in protecting our planet's most valuable resource – water. The initiative, co-ordinated by AQUA TT - the...
Three students from the Ursuline Convent, Thurles, Tipperary were announced winners of the Marine Institute Award at the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition at the RDS Friday last.
The Irish Maritime Development Organisation (IMDO) welcomes the announcement that a deal had been reached in the Irish Ferries dispute.
Since the beginning of the dispute, the IMDO has worked...
The Irish Marine Institute, the National University of Ireland Cork, and BioTrove in the United States, will be collaborating to identify individual Atlantic salmon stocks using a new, high-throughput system...
The challenges and opportunities faced by fisheries managers in conserving habitats for wild salmon will be addressed by leading expert Prof. John Armstrong of Scotland's Fisheries Research Services Freshwater...
Renewable ocean energy, new cures for disease, a key to assessing climate change trends and impacts are some of the rewards to be gained through research into Europe’s largest natural resource - the ocean. This...
The Marine Institute is concerned regarding recent newspaper reports on the discovery of the...
The IMDO welcomes the recent news that both Irish Ferries and SIPTU have agreed to enter talks to try and resolve the major issue of outsourcing on the Irish Sea. The Office presented a report to the Government...
Regeneration: an Opportunity for the Development of Marine Leisure - an international conference hosted in Dublin today by the Marine Institute highlights the opportunity to regenerate ports and harbours as...
In the first of a major series of public lectures to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of the Marine institute's Newport laboratory, 'About the House' presenter and environmentalist, Duncan Stewart, will chair three...
Warmer seas, wetter winters, increased coastal flooding, more intense storms and geographic shifts in the range of key commercial fish species are just some of the challenges facing Ireland's €3 billion marine...
Opportunities for Ireland to develop its share of the €3,850 billion worldwide global maritime sector through a co-ordinated national marine research programme were discussed today (12th July) at Dublin Castle...
The Marine Institute, Newport is celebrating 50 years of research and innovation, since it was first established as the Salmon Research Trust of Ireland in 1955. Marine...
The Marine Institute is hosting a meeting in Galway today of scientists, seafood producers and industry regulators from 12 organisations around Ireland, Norway, the Netherlands, France, Belgium and Italy. The...
The Marine Institute's Turloch Smith, MacDara O' Cuaig and Robert Bunn aim to raise €20,000 towards the Carna lifeboat fund. As the three fishery scientists gear up to compete in the Triathlon Chonamara this...
Red/brown seawater discoloration and mortalities of marine organisms including pacific oysters, cockles and lugworms have been reported along the west and northwest coast. Samples analysed by the Marine...
The Marine Institute has just launched its 2005 call for marine research proposals under the National Development Plan. The programme supports marine research, technology development and innovation (RTDI)...
A historic Memorandum of Understanding between the Marine Institute of Ireland and the prestigious Norwegian Institute of Marine Research (IMR) in Bergen was signed today (Wednesday 15th June) in Dublin to...
The Marine Institute is investigating a potential case of Bonamia ostrea in a wild oyster bed in Lough Foyle. Bonamia ostrea is a microscopic single-celled parasite that affects flat oysters (Ostrea edulis) and...
Marine Minister, Pat the Cope Gallagher, T.D., presented the Marine Institute AquaReg Award to three Coláiste Phobail Cholmcille students on Tory Island, Donegal today.
The transition year...
The Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO) has welcomed the news that APL, a subsidiary of the major international ship owner and logistics group Neptune Orient Lines (NOL), will open a dedicated Irish office...
Explorers of Europe's underwater world gathered at the Marine Institute, Galway this week as part of a programme to create the first seabed habitat maps for north-west Europe. As seabed habitats come under...
Ireland’s container traffic continues its record growth with an increase of six per cent on key strategic shipping routes in 2004. The statistics are revealed in the latest issue of the Irish Maritime Transport...
Forget trendy ring tones and images of your favourite pop star! The ultimate phone accessory for anyone interested in the sea these days is connection to the Marine Institute's network of five floating weather...
The Minister Marine, Mr. Pat the Cope Gallagher, T.D. is leading an Irish industry trade mission to the United States in a bid to develop and continue to sell Ireland as a prime destination for an estimated...
Up to 1.5 million adults in Ireland partake in some form of water-based activity, according to the ESRI study, A National Survey of Water-based Leisure Activities in Ireland 2003, commissioned by the Marine...
International Science Project to look at Survival of Wild Salmon at Sea.
The Marine Institute's special award at the Esat BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2005 was presented by Dr. Peter Heffernan, CEO, to Lee Caplin, a fourth year student at Stratford College, Rathgar...
Marine Minister, Mr. Pat 'the Cope' Gallagher T.D., called on Irish industry to grasp the opportunities offered by maritime transport with both hands in his keynote opening address at the seminar "Motorways of...
Women from rural coastal communities around Ireland, Spain and Norway are joining forces to ensure their contribution to rural coastal economies is recognised and further developed. The forum for this exchange...
Over 100 stakeholders including fishermen, aquaculture operators, tourism operators, environmental groups, community groups and policy makers attended a seminar and workshop entitled "Clew Bay Coastal Zone...
Ms. Terry Fleming, has been appointed as Board Member of the Marine Institute for a period of 5 years. Ms. Fleming, a Director in the Tax and Legal Service at PricewaterhouseCoopers, is a graduate of UCD, and...
The Marine Institute was presented with Excellence Through People Accreditation by Noel Treacy TD, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture and Food, at a ceremony in The Shelbourne Hotel, Dublin on...
The processes whereby algal blooms move into sensitive seafood production sites on the west coast of Ireland are now far better understood thanks to a recent survey by the Marine Institute and NUI Galway using...
Water samples from the South coast analysed by Marine Institute laboratories last week identified a bloom of Phytoplankton called Noctiluca scintillans, which is non-toxic to shellfish. This species of...
Veterinary Students taking up a degree in Veterinary Medicine in UCD this autumn will study fish health for the first time in the history of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at UCD. The Marine Institute and...
Over 280 delegates from around the world and international experts in shellfish safety convened in NUI Galway today at the International Conference on Molluscan Shellfish Safety (ICMSS) to debate new...
Organisation Minister of State at the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, Mr. John Browne, T.D., has warmly welcomed the appointment of Dr. Ken Whelan of the Marine Institute as...
The Aquareg Programme has allocated €400,000 to successful Irish applicants since its launch last November and a second call opens today (Friday 14th May) with a further €1.3m available. Aquareg aims to...
Over 500 leading marine scientists, policy makers, and representatives of the marine sector from all corners of the European Union endorsed the Galway Declaration on the Ocean at the EurOCEAN Conference on Marine Science and Ocean Technology in...
The Flanders Marine Institute (Belgium), the Institute of Oceanology – Polish Academy of Sciences (Poland) and the Marine Institute (Ireland) have decided to become members of EurOcean, European Centre for...
Up to 20 million homes in Europe could be powered by clean renewable energy from the sea, according to ocean energy expert Teresa Pontes of Portugal, who was speaking at the EurOCEAN marine science and policy...
Figures on the exodus towards America of highly qualified scientists, lacking opportunities in Europe, are worrying, if not alarming, according to Dr. Jean-Pierre Henriet, Ghent University, speaking at EurOCEAN...
Future potential for the production of new wonder drugs - including anti-cancer agents - from marine animals and plants, is under threat according to biodiversity expert Prof. Carlo Heip, speaking at the...
A new approach to fisheries management, taking into account the full range of human impacts on the ecosystem, is needed if fish stocks are to survive, according to Professor Chris Frid of the University of...
EurOCEAN 2004, a major marine science policy conference attended by 500 policy makers, strategic planners, marine scientists and stakeholders, will examine the future of European seas over the next four days (...
Marine scientists, managers and stakeholders from 16 countries, including representatives of the fishing industry, marine environment, oil, gas and shipping, met in Dublin Castle over the last two days to...
The Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO) today announced that a major international maritime group, d’Amico Società di Navigazione S.p.A, has chosen Ireland as the location for its European strategic financial and management services centre...
Marine experts are charting a course to the west for a new research workshop to be held in Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, Wednesday, 24th March and Thursday, 25th March. It is the first time marine...
Crew of the RV Celtic Explorer, Ireland's national research vessel, have been busy over the last few days at Galway Docks making sure the Celtic Explorer is looking her best for her maiden voyage to Dublin as...
Marine industries in Ireland, UK, France, Spain and Portugal will benefit from the establishment of TRIDENT; a new trans-national project targeted at Marine sector SMEs. It aims to develop a more competitive...
The Irish mackerel fishery and the making of an Industry
By John Molloy – Marine Institute
Three budding marine biologists, Emily Kenna, Karen Cotter and Sharon Looney from Glanmire Community College, Cork, were presented with the Marine Institute Award at the Young Scientist Exhibition, for their...
The EU-backed Marco Polo programme, which subsidises non-road transport modes, has attracted significant interest from Irish companies in the freight transport, maritime and logistics sector. Through the grant...
The Irish International Shipping Services Sector has shown a 17% growth in employment and 68% increase in the capacity of the Irish merchant fleet since 2000, according to estimates by the Irish Maritime...
The Marine Institute’s flagship research vessel, the 65 metre RV Celtic Explorer played host to over 300 school children and VIP’s from County Louth at the weekend during a special visit to Greenore organised by the Minister for Communications,...
Frank Fahey, Minister of Labour Affairs, launches AquaReg, a €2.5 million initiative to support aquaculture projects in peripheral coastal communities of Ireland, Spain and Norway.
AquaReg is a new partnership between the Border Midlands...
The Marine Institute published the latest scientific advice on the state of fish stocks, focusing on those commercially exploited by Ireland. This advice, from the International Council for the Exploration of the Seas (ICES), the Scientific...
At Malahide Marina today, the Irish Marine Federation announced the formation of The Irish Marina Operators Association (IMOA) to represent the growing number of marinas in Ireland.
The results of 10 years of research on interactions between cultivated and wild salmon in the Burrishoole Catchment, Co Mayo was published today in the scientific journal, Royal Society Proceedings B. The study...
The Marine Institute welcomes the decision by EU fisheries ministers to replace the Irish Box, a 50-mile, protected fishing zone around the Irish coast, with a new conservation area.
The new Irish...
A report published by the Marine Institute reviews the environmental quality and carrying capacity for aquaculture in Mulroy Bay, Co. Donegal. The study indicates that environmental quality within Mulroy Bay is...
A study commissioned by the Marine Institute into the condition of seabed sediments in Inver Bay, McSwynes Bay and at the Killybegs Harbour dredge spoil site indicates that the dredge spoil from Killybegs...
The Ireland/Wales INTERREG-IIIA Programme (2000-2006) is currently supporting seven co-operative projects and networks in marine resource development, environmental awareness and conservation with a value in...
Over the past few weeks Burrishoole Fishery in Co Mayo has experienced a very strong run of grilse – many of a large average size. Despite the presence of a large stock of fish, "angling has been frustratingly...
The Marine Institute is investigating a fish kill in Inver Bay, Donegal in response to requests from local fish farmers and the Department of Communications Marine & Natural Resources. Scientists are...
The Marine Institute is pleased to announce the appointment of Bridget Moncrieff as its Short Sea Industry Liaison Officer. She will be based at the offices of the Irish Maritime Development Office in Dublin...
The Marine Institute welcomed an international expedition of deep-sea coral researchers into Galway onboard the Polarstern, a German research vessel. The expedition, which began three weeks ago in Brest, France...
New research facilities, which provide unique insight into the journey of wild salmon across the North Atlantic were opened today by Mr. Dermot Ahern, TD., Minister for Communications, Marine & Natural...
The Marine Institute topped 100 companies, taking the overall prize at the Excellence in Recruitment Advertising Awards. They won the award for the slogan "Fond of the Bed?" which was created by AFA O'Meara...
More than 9000 people visited the Celtic Explorer last weekend following its commissioning on Friday 11th. The Marine Institute hosted an exhibition at the docks alongside the Celtic Explorer last Saturday and...
The RV Celtic Explorer, a multi-purpose deep-sea research vessel was commissioned at Galway Docks by Dermot Ahern TD, Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources. “As an island nation we have a...
Scientists from each side of the Atlantic attended a workshop in Galway to develop an international ‘Deep-Sea Coral Action Plan’ to address issues of science, conservation and management of deep-water reefs....
Ireland’s new national research vessel, the Celtic Explorer has exceeded international underwater noise requirements making it the quietest research vessel in the world.
A guide to grant-aid available to the marine sector under the National Development Plan was launched today at an information seminar in Galway. The guide, published by the Marine Institute (MI), is designed to raise awareness of the many NDP...
Just two months after opening its Irish operation in Dublin, Mediterranean Shipping Co. (MSC), the world’s 2nd largest container shipping operator has announced that they will begin direct calls to Irish routes...
Shipping industry representatives called on Government today to invest in port-road-rail infrastructure. Liam Lacey, MD of Irish Continental Groups (ICG) container division challenged the government “to provide leadership, and to implement the...
Canadian, Scottish and Irish experts gather at the Marine Institute Conference in Dublin Castle today to explore how best to protect declining wild salmon stocks. The session will be chaired by Dr. Malcolm...
Ireland could be earning over a Billion Euros a year from its 220 million acres of seabed, an international gathering of decision makers, scientists and industry representatives was told today (Tuesday 5th...
Irish marine researchers have had a significant input in the European Science Foundation-Marine Board’s (ESF-MB) strategic report Integrating Marine Science in Europe. Minister of State, John Browne, was...
Ireland's potential to harness ocean energy will be explored at the Marine Institute 10th Anniversary Conference - Taking marine research further – in Dublin Castle between 5th and 7th November.
The challenges facing the Irish aquaculture industry will be explored at the Marine Institute 10th Anniversary Conference – Taking Marine Research Further – in Dublin Castle between 5th and 7th November....
The accuracy of weather forecasts for marine traffic in the South West will be further improved this week, when the third buoy in Ireland's Marine Data Buoy Network is deployed 31 nautical miles off Mizen Head...
Planning permission has been granted, by Galway Co. Council, for the 11,000m2, state of the art, marine research centre to be built for the Marine Institute in New Harbour, Rinville, Oranmore, Co. Galway. It...
Food safety, modelling of fish stocks, biotechnology, environmental impact indicators and marine tourism are some of the areas targeted for research under the first part of the marine RTDI* measure of the...
Architect’s plans were revealed today for a state of the art national marine research centre to be built for the Marine Institute by 2004. The proposed development has been designed to world class standards by...
‘A development strategy for marine leisure infrastructure’ was launched today by the Marine Institute. The report identifies indicative locations around the coast with potential for the development of boating...
The Irish Maritime Development Office is offering a brand new free service to the shipping and shipping services sector. Their new website, www.imdo.ie, is the first ‘one-stop-...
Providing potential solutions to reduce cellulite, developing sun screens in collaboration with high street chemists, producing glues that work underwater and investigating the potential of Irish cold water...
A new deep sea exhibition will be on display in Galway Atlantaquaria on Saturday 8th December 2001. The display has been presented by the Marine Institute and will show what Ireland’s seabed would look like if...
A new tonnage tax regime introduced in the budget this week has already had a positive impact on the Irish Shipping Industry. Arklow Shipping has announced that the MV Arklow Rose, launched today in Holland,...
The Irish Shipping Industry will benefit significantly from tax measures introduced in this year’s budget. The Tonnage Tax regime will protect the long-term future of the industry and help secure jobs both...
StreamScapes is a dynamic new educational initiative that focuses on catchment management and aims to increase environmental awareness of rivers, lakes and streams. Key elements of the programme include...
The Marine Institute is working with the UCD Environment Institute to host a major review of environmental issues and performance in the marine area. You are invited to attend a workshop that will take place at...
A report 'Options for Marine Leisure Development in Waterford Estuary', launched today by the Marine Institute, will help to develop essential spatial planning guidelines for marinas in Waterford. Dunmore East...
New discoveries about the extent of Ireland's deep sea coral reef and carbonate mound structures were obtained over the last three weeks using advanced offshore...
Dolphin watching, sea sports, and other marine ecotourism activities in the West Clare Peninsula will receive a boost today (June 6, 2001) with the launch of IRRUS, a new branding for marine ecotourism in West...
The first offshore marine weather buoy to be positioned in the Irish Sea will further increase the accuracy of weather forecasts for this busy route that will have direct benefits for sailors, ferry crossings...
Identification of commercial fishing grounds from space – this is the ultimate goal of a hi-tech, collaborative study between the Irish Marine Institute and the American National Oceanic and Atmospheric...
An Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern, today (19 December 2000) signed authorisation for Irelands' largest ever Research Vessel. The RV Celtic Explorer will cost £23 million, which represents the single largest capital...
The Irish Maritime Development Office will overhaul existing Irish ship registration procedures as part of a significant plan to re-energise the shipping sector. It will take over and improve register...
An International market research report has revealed that Ireland is a key competitor in the market for British, French and German anglers. The report, commissioned by the Marine Institute, will be launched...