The 13th Annual Marine Economics and Policy Research Symposium
Events :  
November 28, 2023
13th Annual Marine Economics and Policy Research Symposium

13th December

Detail of Howth Head on the north side of Dublin Bay - highlighting some of the numerous shipwrecks mapped by INFOMAR in the Irish Sea
News :  
November 27, 2023
New INFOMAR Blue Scale Map shows Dublin Bay in stunning detail

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Scoil Chaitríona Junior, Renmore, Galway, has been crowned the national winner of the Explorers Ocean Champion School Awards 2023 for their Healthy Ocean project, ‘Caring for our Ocean’. Photo Andrew Downes.
Press Releases :  
November 13, 2023
Scoil Chaitríona Junior, Renmore, Galway, wins Explorers national Ocean Champion Award

Explorers Education Programme

Taispeántas Siorcanna Iontach Socraithe chun Steallóg a Dhéanamh ag Féile Eolaíochta agus Teicneolaíochta na Gaillimhe
Explorers News :  
November 9, 2023
Taispeántas Siorcanna Iontach Socraithe chun Steallóg a Dhéanamh ag Féile Eolaíochta agus Teicneolaíochta na Gaillimhe

Sunday, 12th November 2023

Fin-tastic Shark Display Set to Make a Splash at Galway Science and Technology Festival
Explorers News :  
November 7, 2023
Fin-tastic Shark Display Set to Make a Splash at Galway Science and Technology Festival

Sunday, 12th November 2023

Marine Institute hosts Birdwatch Workshop
News :  
November 6, 2023
Marine Institute hosts Birdwatch Workshop

Birdwatch Ireland

Hook Head, Co. Wexford.
Press Releases :  
November 3, 2023
Latest INFOMAR Blue Scale Maps show Wexford coastline in stunning detail

Blue Scale Map Series

Dr. Colm Lordan has been officially announced as the incoming Chair of the Advisory Committee (ACOM) at the 111th ICES Council meeting (International Council for Exploration of the Sea).
Press Releases :  
October 12, 2023
Irish Marine Institute Scientist appointed as new Chair of ICES Advisory Committee

Colm Lordan

Sample of updated gridded bathymetry surfaces (Tramore Bay)
Press Releases :  
October 9, 2023
INFOMAR releases new high-resolution data for the Irish Shelf and Offshore

Ireland's national seabed mapping programme.

Global experts gather in Galway for major Oceanographic Conference
Press Releases :  
October 4, 2023
Global experts gather in Galway for major Oceanographic Conference

3rd – 5th October 2023.

​Over 102 participants from countries spanning from Brazil to Estonia attended the JPI Oceans Joint Action on “Ecological Aspects of Microplastics” in the Marine Institute, Galway in September.
Press Releases :  
September 28, 2023
Pioneering Joint Action on Microplastics - How science is helping us to deal with the problem of plastic pollution in our oceans

JPI Oceans Joint Action on “Ecological Aspects of Microplastics”

The Marine Institute Explorers outreach team launch Explorers ‘Turtle Talk with Sea Turtles’ educational resource pack.. The five turtles found in Irish waters are: Leatherback, Loggerhead, Kemp’s Ridley, Hawksbill, Green Turtle Photo: Gillian Mills, Camden Education
Press Releases :  
September 27, 2023
Explorers team launch new ‘turtle talk’ educational resources

Explorers Education Programme.

Male Cuckoo Wrasse
News :  
September 18, 2023
Staff at Ireland’s marine agencies hooked on angling

Annual Inter Agency Sea Angling Challenge returns

Bantry Bay runs approximately 35 km (22 miles) from northeast to southwest into the Atlantic Ocean.
Press Releases :  
September 14, 2023
INFOMAR releases five new high-resolution maps showcasing the Cork coastline in unprecedented detail

Blue Scale Map Series

Plastic and cans in water. Image: © Coast Monkey Photography
Press Releases :  
September 11, 2023
Marine Institute Hosts Pan-European Microplastics Meeting 14-15 September

Microplastics in the marine environment

Countdown for the Explorers Education Ocean Champion Awards
Explorers News :  
September 8, 2023
Countdown for the Explorers Education Ocean Champion Awards

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Science is coming to Galway
Events :  
September 7, 2023
Science is coming to Galway

Tara and TREC

10th EuroGOOS International Conference to be held in Galway this October
Press Releases :  
September 6, 2023
Ireland to host major international Oceanographic Conference 3-5 October

10th EuroGOOS International Conference to be held in Galway this October

The Biotoxin Chemistry team who work within the Marine Environment and Food Safety Services (MEFSS) section of the Marine Institute were recently awarded the highest level (Green) of My Green Lab (MGL) certification.
News :  
September 1, 2023
Marine Institute Team Wins International Sustainability Award

My Green Lab (MGL) certification

UNITISED TRAFFIC REPORT – Q1 & Q2 2023
Press Releases :  
August 31, 2023
Container volumes at Irish ports fell sharply in first half of 2023, but encouraging signs as inflation eases

UNITISED TRAFFIC REPORT – Q1 & Q2 2023

Tara Schooner in open waters
Press Releases :  
August 31, 2023
Marine Institute welcomes TREC (Traversing European Coastlines) Expedition to Galway

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The Dingle Peninsula is the northernmost of the major peninsulas in County Kerry.
Press Releases :  
August 24, 2023
INFOMAR releases three new high-resolution maps showcasing the Kerry coastline in remarkable detail

The Blue Scale Map Series

Marine Institute to Host 12th Shellfish Safety Workshop
Events :  
August 23, 2023
Marine Institute to Host 12th Shellfish Safety Workshop

17th October, 2023

RV Celtic Voyager. Photographer David Branigan
Press Releases :  
August 22, 2023
RV Celtic Voyager for Sale

After 25 years in service with the Marine Institute, the RV Celtic Voyager is for sale.

the Clare coastline, from Carrowmore Point to Carrigaholt Bay, in unprecedented detail thanks to a new series of Maps that have been developed by INFOMAR.
Press Releases :  
August 18, 2023
New Map series shows Clare coastline in stunning detail

Blue Scale Map Series

Marine Institute and BIM collaborate with pelagic sector to capture Northeast Atlantic mackerel data
Press Releases :  
August 16, 2023
Marine Institute and BIM collaborate with pelagic sector to capture Northeast Atlantic mackerel data

Mackerel Fishery

INFOMAR launches Blue Scale Map Series showcasing Ireland’s coastal depths in unprecedented detail
Press Releases :  
August 15, 2023
INFOMAR launches Blue Scale Map Series showcasing Ireland’s coastal depths in unprecedented detail

Blue Scale Map Series

The Summer Bursary Programme Through the Years
News :  
August 14, 2023
The Summer Bursary Programme Through the Years – The Bursary as a Pathway into a Marine Institute Career

Bursary programme

Comhghairdeas lenár sparánaí ó 2023 a thaispeáin a gcuid oibre trí phóstaeir agus trí léirithe splanc le déanaí.
Preaseisiúintí :  
August 4, 2023
Cuireann Mic léinn a gcuid Oibre i láthair i gClár Sparánachta Samhraidh Fhoras na Mara

Mac Léinn Sparánachta, 2023.

Marine Institute Bursar students 2023
Press Releases :  
August 1, 2023
Students Showcase their Work in the Marine Institute’s Summer Bursary Programme

Bursar Presentation Day 2023

Exploring Our Marine with the Marine Institute - The Galway Statement: A Decade of Atlantic Ocean Science Diplomacy
News :  
July 27, 2023
Exploring Our Marine with the Marine Institute - The Galway Statement

The Galway Statement: A Decade of Atlantic Ocean Science Diplomacy

RV Tom Crean. Photo Andrew Downes
Preaseisiúintí :  
July 19, 2023
Ceiliúrann RV Tom Creanan chéad bhliain

RV Tom Crean

RV Tom Crean. Photo Andrew Downes
Press Releases :  
July 18, 2023
RV Tom Crean Celebrates First Year

RV Tom Crean

FASTSHIP project
News :  
July 17, 2023
EireComposites to develop technology for cleaner shipping

Connemara-based company wins funding for novel solution to facilitate faster, cleaner, cheaper shipping.

Foilsíonn Foras na Mara POF Eatramhach, Michael Gillooly
Preaseisiúintí :  
July 17, 2023
Foilsíonn Foras na Mara POF Eatramhach

Foras na Mara

Rory McAvinney from the Marine Institute's Explorers Education Programme explores the marine biodiversity and creates rock sculptures with school teachers at the recent CPD teachers held in Galway, supported by Galway Education Centre. Photo: Cushla Dromgool-Regan
Press Releases :  
July 14, 2023
Explorers Teachers Training gears teachers up for new Primary School Framework curriculum

Explorers Education Programme.

Michael Gillooly, Interim CEO of the Marine Institute
Press Releases :  
July 13, 2023
Marine Institute announces Interim CEO

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Foras na Mara, Rinn Mhíl, Órán Mór, Contae na Gaillimhe.
Preaseisiúintí :  
July 5, 2023
Tosach curtha le feachtas earcaíochta an Phríomhoifigigh Feidhmiúcháin

Deis post

(L-R) Mick Gillooly, Interim CEO for Marine Institute; John Bell, Director for Healthy Planet, DG R&I, European Commission, Hein Pieper, Chairman of the Dutch water authority Rijn en IJssel, President of the European Union of Water Management Associations (EUWMA); Mairéad McGuinness, EU Commissioner for Financial Stability, Financial Services and the Capital Markets Union; Francois Houllier, President and CEO IFREMER; Steve Thur, Assistant Administrator for Research, NOAA; and Patricia Reilly, Chef de cabin
Press Releases :  
July 5, 2023
Galway Statement 10 Year Celebration

A decade of marine research cooperation across the Atlantic Ocean.

RV Celtic Explorer and RV Tom Crean
Press Releases :  
July 3, 2023
Ocean CO2 Data collected by RV Celtic Explorer contribute to Global Science

Published in the 2023 version of the Surface Ocean Carbon Atlas (SOCAT).

Irish Maritime Transport Economist 2022, Volume 20
News :  
June 30, 2023
Irish Maritime Transport Economist 2022, Volume 20

The IMDO has released its 20th edition of the Irish Maritime Transport Economist (IMTE), reporting on the…

Marine Institute Headoffice, Rinville, Oranmore, Co. Galway.
Press Releases :  
June 27, 2023
Chief Executive Officer recruitment campaign commencement

Job opportunity

Cuireann Foras na Mara fáilte roimh mhic léinn fochéime chuig clár Sparánachta Samhraidh 2023.
Press Releases :  
June 22, 2023
Cuireann Foras na Mara fáilte roimh mhic léinn fochéime chuig clár Sparánachta Samhraidh 2023.

Sparánachta Samhraidh 2023

The Marine Institute welcomes undergraduate students to the 2023 Summer Bursary programme.
Press Releases :  
June 19, 2023
The Marine Institute welcomes undergraduate students to the 2023 Summer Bursary programme.

2023 Bursary Programme

OCEANS 2023 gathers over 700 Academics and Professionals to UL to tackle major challenges facing the Global Ocean
Press Releases :  
June 6, 2023
OCEANS 2023 gathers over 700 Academics and Professionals to UL to tackle major challenges facing the Global Ocean

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Our Shared Ocean Funding Call Open
Press Releases :  
May 29, 2023
Our Shared Ocean Funding Call Open

Funding Call open for research on shared solutions for our shared ocean space

Charlie McConalogue TD, an tAire Talmhaíochta, Bia agus Mara agus Dochtúir John Killeen, Cathaoirleach Fhoras na Mara
Press Releases :  
May 25, 2023
Foras na Mara straitéis nua cúig bliana

le haghaidh a thabhairt ar spriocanna beartais náisiúnta agus AE i dtáirgeadh inbhuanaithe bia mara, eolaíocht agus…

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue TD and Marine Institute Chairperson Dr John Killeen with the Marine Institute's new five-year corporate strategy (2023-2027)
Press Releases :  
May 25, 2023
Marine Institute launches new five-year strategy

to tackle national and EU policy goals in sustainable seafood production, ocean
science and management,…

A wave of Explorers CPD Summer Teacher-Training Courses Approved for 2023. Image credit to Gillian Mills.
Press Releases :  
May 23, 2023
A wave of Explorers CPD Summer Teacher-Training Courses Approved for 2023.

Explorers Teacher Training Courses 2023

North Atlantic Series. Picture Credit George Karbus Photography
Press Releases :  
May 11, 2023
New series North Atlantic - The Dark Ocean to air on Sunday on RTÉ

North Atlantic - The Dark Ocean

Explorers Turtle Talk with Sea Turtles for EMD in my Country
Explorers Events :  
May 5, 2023
Explorers Special Webinar: Turtle Talk with Sea Turtles for EMD in my Country 2023

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Thursday 4th May 2023. Pictured at the launch of the Irish Ocean Climate and Ecosystem Status Report 2023, today in Dublin were, Dr Paul Connolly, CEO Marine Institute, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue TD. Picture Jason Clarke
Preaseisiúintí :  
May 4, 2023
Seolann an tAire McConalogue Tuarascáil Fhoras na Mara um Stádas Aeráide agus Éiceachórais Aigéin na hÉireann, 2023

Tuarascáil um Stádas Aeráide agus Éiceachórais Aigéan na hÉireann, 2023

Thursday 4th May 2023. Pictured at the launch of the Irish Ocean Climate and Ecosystem Status Report 2023, today in Dublin were, Dr Paul Connolly, CEO Marine Institute, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue TD. Picture Jason Clarke
Press Releases :  
May 3, 2023
Minister McConalogue launches Marine Institute’s Irish Ocean Climate and Ecosystem Status Report 2023

Irish Ocean Climate and Ecosystem Status Report 2023

Marine Institute Explorers Education Programme wins ‘Best Education Outreach Award’
Press Releases :  
May 2, 2023
Marine Institute Explorers Education Programme wins ‘Best Education Outreach Award’

Explorers Education Programme

EXPLORERS shortlisted for Education Award 2023
Events :  
April 27, 2023
EXPLORERS shortlisted for Education Award 2023

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Minister Dara Calleary with Marine Institute Newport staff on Friday, 28th April 2023
Press Releases :  
April 26, 2023
Minister Dara Calleary visits Marine Institute Newport facility

Friday, 28th April 2023

Athbhreithní ar an mBliain 2022
Press Releases :  
April 19, 2023
Bliain faoi Athbhreithniú 2022 foilsithe ag Foras na Mara

Athbhreithní ar an mBliain 2022

Marine Institute Year in Review 2022
Press Releases :  
April 18, 2023
Marine Institute publishes Year in Review 2022

Year in Review 2022

Explorers Team
Press Releases :  
April 11, 2023
Explorers Education Programme sees an increase in ocean literacy in schools

Recorded the largest number of participating children in 2022.

Grainne, Jasmine & Jamie O'Malley and Dara & Lilian Austin at the Newport Research Facility Open Day on Sunday, 2nd April 2023.
Press Releases :  
April 5, 2023
Open Day at Marine Institute Newport Facility attracts hundreds of visitors

Sunday, 2nd April 2023

Exploring Our Marine with the Marine Institute - Newport Research Facility
News :  
March 24, 2023
Exploring Our Marine with the Marine Institute - Newport Research Facility

Newport, Co. Mayo

Marine Institute, Newport, Co. Mayo
Press Releases :  
March 23, 2023
Marine Institute Newport Facility in Mayo to host Open Day for all

Sunday, 2nd April 2023

International Fast and Secure Trade Lane (IFSTL) Project Final Event
Events :  
March 21, 2023
International Fast and Secure Trade Lane (IFSTL) Project Final Event

Digitalisation of Maritime Supply Chains in the Atlantic Area

Cove, Niall Meehan, Sea Studio
Press Releases :  
March 6, 2023
Marine Institute welcomes historic UN agreement on protecting marine biodiversity in international waters

UN High Seas Treaty

SEAMONITOR PROJECT BOARD: L-R - Ross McGill, Principal Project Officer of SeaMonitor Project, Loughs Agency; Dr Joanne O’Brien, Atlantic Technological University; Dr Niall Ó Maoiléidigh, Marine Institute; Dr Fred Whoriskey, Ocean Tracking Network; Dr Colin Adams, University of Glasgow; Sharon McMahon, CEO, Loughs Agency; Dr Oliver Ó Cadhla, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage Ireland; Andrew King, Special EU Programmes Body; Colin Armstrong, Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural
Press Releases :  
March 1, 2023
SeaMonitor project highlights benefits of tracking sea life

SeaMonitor

The Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO), Unitised Traffic Report Q4 2022.
Press Releases :  
March 1, 2023
Unitised Traffic Report Q4 2022.

The Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO), Unitised Traffic Report Q4 2022.

Protection and Preservation of Marine Biodiversity on show at Expo
Press Releases :  
February 14, 2023
Protection and Preservation of Marine Biodiversity on show at Skipper Expo

Irish Skipper Expo, 24th and 25th February 2023 at the University of Limerick.

Ceiliúradh á dhéanamh ag Foras na Mara ar Mhná san Eolaíocht
Nuacht :  
February 8, 2023
Ceiliúradh á dhéanamh ag Foras na Mara ar Mhná san Eolaíocht

Na mBan agus na gCailíní san Eolaíocht

Marine Institute celebrates Women in Science
News :  
February 8, 2023
Marine Institute celebrates Women in Science

Women and Girls in Science

Children from Scoil Cholmcille, Glengad, Malin, Co Donegal celebrate receiving the Explorers Ocean Champions national award in 2022. Photographer: Martha McCulloch
Press Releases :  
February 7, 2023
Explorers School Projects score 100% in achieving marine communication and creative skills

Marine Institute’s Explorers Education programme.

Iarratais ar Chlár Sparánachta Fhoras na Mara.
Press Releases :  
January 27, 2023
Tugtar cuireadh do mhic léinn cur isteach ar Chlár Scoláireachta Sparánachta Samhraidh Fhoras na Mara

Iarratais ar Chlár Sparánachta Fhoras na Mara.

Exploring Our Marine with the Marine Institute - Ocean Observing and Forecasting
News :  
January 26, 2023
Exploring Our Marine with the Marine Institute - Ocean Observing and Forecasting

Ocean Observing and Forecasting

Applications open for the Marine Institute’s Bursary Programme 2023
Press Releases :  
January 20, 2023
Applications open for the Marine Institute’s Summer Bursary Scholarship Programme 2023

2023 Bursars