Over 1000 students completed the Marine Institute’s Explorers Ocean Literacy questionnaire, administered by school teachers in 36 schools across 8 counties showing a significant increase in ocean knowledge.
The visit highlights the critical role of marine data in delivering national policy priorities.
Students fom Aughacasla National School in County Kerry have been named the Marine Institute’s 2026 National Explorers Education Programme Ocean Champions
Over 650,000 marine records spanning twelve years are now freely accessible online.
The 2026 National Energy RD&D Call is now open for applications. The Call supports projects which contribute to Ireland's transition to a clean and secure energy future.
The Call comprises of two funding streams:
The EPA Research Call 2026 is now open for applications, with €10.5m in research funding available to support innovative solutions to address medium- to longer-term environmental research needs.
Themes in the EPA Research Call 2026 - Nine topic projects under five themes
This competitive targeted call for proposals for the aquaculture sector is focused on specific research topics, as follows:
