The Explorers Education Programme reached a record number of children and teachers in 2017


The Marine Institute's RV Celtic Voyager celebrates 20 years of service July 1997-2017


PRIMROSE three year project is worth 2.7 Million Euro.

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relating to national marine research, technology, development and innovation.


Irish Shipping Volumes increase by 5% in Q3 2017 when compared to the same period in 2016.


réimse gléasanna fréamhshamhla fuinnimh in-athnuaite mhuirí, teicneolaíochtaí nuálacha muirí & braiteoirí úrnua…


Will allow for the deployment & testing of a range of prototype marine renewable energy devices, innovative…

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Save the Date: 25th & 26th April, Galway.

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Ireland's biggest and most spectacular maritime festival
SAVE THE DATE


In 2017 the Marine Institute awarded €108,000 in grant-aid funding.


An information day, 'Sustainable Growth in the Atlantic Area: H2020 – A Key Investment Driver,' on the new 2018-2020…

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Such jelly fish incursions are natural phenomena.

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during a recent survey on the RV Celtic Voyager near the Rockall Trough

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11th – 12th September 2018, Connacht Hotel, Galway.


Providing the latest scientific advice for 61 fish stocks & including management advice for 2018


In specialist marine equipment and Ocean Law & Marine Governance.

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highlighting the impact and value of Ireland’s national seabed mapping programme.

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Along with Anna-Louise Costello & Cólaiste Éinde Choirs.


M5 weather buoy which broke free during Storm Ophelia.

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4th Irish National Event of the Support Team for the Atlantic Action Plan

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Celebrating Science Week is really easy, and you can get involved in lots of different ways.

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Please attend a meeting near you.

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Increased level of marine ideas for both.

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The seminar theme is "Collaborating for Better Marine Resource Management"

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Plus a new shellfish safety reporting website was launched at the end of the summer.

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The INvertebrateIT consortium consists of seven partners from five European countries.


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…


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.

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Due to dangerous weather conditions due to the approach of 'Ophelia'.


A new wave of transatlantic cooperation for Ireland & Canada

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Thursday, 16th November @ Galway City Museum


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...

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

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when compared to the corresponding period of 2016.

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and were joined by the BBC "One Show" for the 2nd leg


Seashore fun activities and projects to teach students about Ireland's marine resource

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Track the Lancer to see where it will end up? It may be near you?


And are among the next generation of marine scientists and experts...


Solenosmilia variabilis in Irish waters using video mapping with the ROV Holland I.

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The ROV team have concluded a search operation at the R116 accident site.

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Ireland's marine economy is outperforming Ireland's general economy

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Wednesday 5th July, 7.00pm on RTÉ One

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Building community relationships in Ireland & empowering young people


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…


A ‘fin’tastic final day at SeaFest


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.

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Recognising the heroism of the men & women of our rescue services


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.

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At the unique exhibition on Roald Amundsen's expedition to the South Pole

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Driving opportunities of a Connected Ocean for Ireland’s Offshore Economy

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Highlights the expeditions of the first Polar Explorer to navigate the South Pole


Opportunities for Ireland’s Marine Economy

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Using the Marine Institute's remotely operated vehicle ROV Holland I

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Learn more about how research is carried out at sea


Part of a National aquaculture research cluster

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“How Pollution is Changing the Ocean’s Chemistry”,


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.

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to create a better understanding of cod mortality, abundance...


to review the current and future prospects in shellfish safety...

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Galway, Friday, 30th June - Sunday, 2nd July. Galway will be the place to be...

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Onboard the RV Celtic Voyager, off the south-east coast of Ireland.

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Ireland’s national maritime festival - Friday 30th of June to Sunday 2nd of July.


'Rethinking Boundaries and Innovation for a Sustainable Marine Economy'

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Registration Open for 13th Annual Phytoplankton Intercomparison


part of the Global Oceans Ship-Based Hydrographic Investigations Program (GO-SHIP)

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during the transatlantic voyage to St John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador.

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PreVenting and mItigating farmed biVALve DIseases

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Launch of the Irish Maritime Transport Economist report.


Méabh Ní Ghionnáin says farewell to the Lancer boat

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Friday, 30th June - Sunday, 02nd July...

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Galway, 30th June – 02nd July 2017

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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

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PreVenting and mItigating farmed biVALve DIseases, a Horizon 2020 European project

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An exciting and challenging opportunity to manage one of six service groups within the Marine Institute.

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Galway, 14th - 18th May 2017

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A full programme of marine related activities was planned...

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Her Excellency Else Berit Eikeland and Dr Peter Heffernan, CEO


Irish and USA students meet for the first time during the handover of their sailboat to the Research Vessels…

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Irish consumption remains strong while bulk traffic contracts

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Exotic lobster finds itself new home in Galway

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Bringing the ocean to the classroom...

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Exciting student opportunities for summer 2017...

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See you in Galway. Save the date: June 30th - July 2nd.

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Ross Sea to become world's largest marine protected area.