Lough Feeagh, Newport, Co. Mayo, Ireland. Image courtesy of Mary Dillane, Marine Institute
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Climate Change Rapidly Warming World’s Lakes

Lough Feeagh, Newport is one of 235 lakes studied

Presentation of the Annual Fisheries Stock Book 2015 to Minister Coveney. Picture courtesy of the Marine Institute.
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Ireland’s fisheries Stock Book 2015 published

Marine Institute presents 2015 Stock Book

Cross Cutting Marine Opportunities in EU Funding
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CROSS-CUTTING MARINE OPPORTUNITIES IN EU FUNDING

Save the Date: Thursday, 7th January 2016

EMB Policy Brief, No 2 November 2015, Delving Deeper
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Understanding the deep sea is key to a sustainable blue economy

A call for major progress in deep sea research...

Export Cargo Q3 2015
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Irish Shipping volumes up 12% during Q3 2015

when compared to Q3 2014.

Sea for Society logo
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Improving human-Ocean dynamics by building a “Blue Society”

Launch in Brussels, 18th November.

Marine Institute Singers pictured with their conductor, Carmel Dooley and CEO Peter Heffernan. Photographer Cushla DromgoolRegan
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Marine Institute thank Choirmaster Carmel Dooley

For her outstanding commitment to the singers.

Sea for Society logo
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Sea for Society Marine Outreach and Ocean Literacy Think Tank

The Sea for Society Marine Outreach and Ocean Literacy Think Tank will take place next Thursday 26 November 2015 at…

Two of many standing chimneys at “Chimney Henge”. Note the large number of fallen chimneys littering the sea floor. The standing chimneys are covered in marine sponges. Image courtesy of Marine Institute & Dr Jens Carlsson, UCD. The Deep-Links expedition is supported by the Marine Institute, funded under the Marine Research Programme 2014-2020 by the Irish Government.
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Scientists on RV Celtic Explorer discover deep-sea mud volcanoes and carbonate chimneys

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Augmented Reality (AR) Sandbox, pupils from Colaiste na Coirbe Harry Donnellan, James Gavin and Eoghan Brophy. Photo:Andrew Downes, xposure.
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300+ students visit the Marine Institute

to explore sustainable oceans for science week

Professor Mário Ruivo Prize
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Professor Mário Ruivo Prize

“Your Ocean, Your Future” Project Contest

All-Island Horizon 2020 Conference for Societal Challenge 2
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All-Island Horizon 2020 Conference for Societal Challenge 2

Westin Hotel - 1st December 2015

Implementing the Atlantic Action Plan and Measuring the Ocean Economy
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Implementing the Atlantic Action Plan and Measuring the Ocean Economy

Glenlo Abbey, Galway - 24th November 2015

Seascape, Photographer Tomasz Szumski,Courtsey of the Marine Institute
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The Ocean is our life support system is Ireland’s key message

The importance of the oceans highlighted globally.

CFER receives funding for 2016-17 survey work. Photograph courtesy of the Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University Newfoundland
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Continued collaboration between Canada and Ireland

Atlantic research continues between CFER, Newfoundland and Labrador and the Irish Marine Institute

The RMS Leinster, lost in 1918 after being torpedoed off Howth Head. Over 500 people lost their lives – this is the greatest single loss in the Irish Sea. Sediment waves are currently moving over the wreck. Photo courtesy INFOMAR/Ulster University/Marine Institute
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World War I shipwrecks revealed

in the Irish Sea using a EM2040 onboard the RV Celtic Voyager.

Marine Institute Singers pictured with their conductor, Carmel Dooley. Photographer Andrew Downes
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Marine Institute Singers on a high note after Workplace Choir of the Year Win

Marine Institute Singers are 2015 Workplace Choir of the Year

Marine Institute Singers pictured with their conductor, Carmel Dooley
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Marine Institute Singers in Workplace Choir of the Year Final

LIVE in the National Concert Hall - Sunday, 27th September

Irish Maritime Forum 2015
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Irish Maritime Forum 2015

National Maritime College of Ireland - 25th September

CTD being lowered into water_Image courtsey of the Marine Institute
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Public seminar on Ocean acidification

Seminar examining ocean acidification to take place at NUI Galway

ocean image
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Ocean Acidification Open Lecture NUIG

Lecture by Dr Richard Feely, NOAA, 7.30pm Wednesday 16th September 2015 at NUI Galway

Professor Gerry Boyle Director of Teagasc, with Dr Eoin Grealis of SEMRU (NUIG), Prof Cathal O’Donoghue of Teagasc and Dr Peter Heffernan, CEO of the Marine Institute, at the launch of a new report on the Economic Impact of the Irish Bio-Economy. The report highlighted the major job potential in the Irish Bio-Economy. Photo: John T Ohle Photography.
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Major Job Potential in the Irish Bio-Economy

Economic Impact of the Irish Bio-Economy report launched

Explorers Education Programme Expands in Galway photographer Andrew Downes
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Explorers Education Programme announce applications for schools programme

Applications open for Galway, Mayo, Clare and Sligo.

Bloom of Karenia mikimotoi extending along coastline SW Cork taken from Air Corps Casa Aircraft_Joe Silke Marine Institute
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Air Corps, Marine Institute and Coast Guard join forces to map algal bloom

Joint monitoring exercise of Algal Bloom in South West completed by the Marine Institute.

RV Celtic Voyager and RV Celtic Explorer - Photographer Andrew Downes
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Invitation to Tender for the Supply of Survey Support Services - Ref: ITT15-034

Framework agreement for Survey Support Services

Fishing gear
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Invitation to Tender for the Supply of Fishery Sampling Services - Ref: ITT15-033

Framework agreement for the supply of Fishery Sampling Services

Photographer Aengus McMahon Photography
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Galway Bay Ocean Observatory Completed

SEAI, the Marine Institute and Commissioners of Irish Lights deliver Ireland’s latest marine research environment.…

Residue Testing
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National monitoring of residues in farmed fish shows full compliance

The National Residue Control Plan for 2014 has been published...

Wilton Park House, Dublin
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Our Dublin office is moving

We’ll be at our new address from 12th August 2015

2015 Bursary students meet for Induction day training at the Marine Institute, Oranmore
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Students highlight the value of the Marine Institute Bursary programme

Marine Institute bursary students inspire bright future for marine sector

The Canadian Coast Guard Ship Louis S. St-Laurent. Picture courtesy of Mac Mackay photos
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International Research Alliance Collaborates on North Atlantic Ocean Survey

The continuation of an exciting science collaboration...

Cathal and Ruth Cullen with Minister Simon Coveney at the Cullen Fellowship Programme launch on July 10th 2015 during SeaFest in Cork
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Cullen Fellowship Programme Launched

In memory of Anne, who made a significant contribution to the work of the Marine Institute.

Commissioner Vella, Minister Simon Coveney & Dr. Peter Heffernan at the Marine Institute, Oranmore, Co. Galway
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Minister Coveney Welcomes EU Fisheries Commissioner to Ireland

Roundtable discussion with Seafood Industry at Marine Institute.

Minister Simon Coveney and Dr Peter Heffernan SEMRU Ocean Energy Report
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Report on Ireland’s Ocean Economy launched

‘Blue Economy’ significant contributor to Ireland’s Economy

Primary school teachers use quadrants to search for marine life on Gratton Beach during Explorers Teacher Training Workshop 2015 run by the Marine Institute and Galway Atlantaquaria
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Teachers take to the shore to improve ocean literacy

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

2015 Bursary students meet for Induction day training at the Marine Institute, Oranmore
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23 third-level students join the Marine Institute for summer science placements

Welcome to all 23 students on their 8 week placement at all our locations around Ireland...

The stunning Porcupine Bank Canyon fauna. Photographer Graham Ryan/Andy Wheeler
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Coldwater corals growing in abundance off the Porcupine bank, filmed by the ROV Holland I

QuERCi survey discoveries...

NMCI to host the 67th International IASST Meeting & Conference
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NMCI to host the 67th International IASST Meeting & Conference

National Maritime College of Ireland, Ringaskiddy on the 19th & 20th of October

The Cork Educate Together National School visited the Marine Institute’s RV Celtic Explorer in Galway on their school trip as part of the Sea for Society (FP7) initiative. Photo: Andrew Downes: XPOSURE
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RV Celtic Explorer hosts National Schools Open Day as part of Sea for Society project

Ocean awareness and impact that the ocean has...

Image of a 3D animation of the largest feature mapped in the Charlie-Gibbs Fracture Zone, extending 3708m above the surrounding seabed. The shallowest depth is 979m below sea surface, with depths of 4687m recorded at the base some 20km away. Note the legend is depth rather than height. The triangle is a single slice (swathe) of multibeam data acquired from the ship on the sea surface, moving along its survey track – the white line.
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Mountains in the Atlantic Ocean mapped by multinational team on Celtic Explorer

Atlantic Ocean Research Alliance reveals seabed secrets

IRELAND’S FIRST NATIONAL MARITIME FESTIVAL LAUNCHES ON WORLD OCEANS DAY: As World Oceans Day is celebrated across the globe today (8 June), Minister for Agriculture, Food. the Marine and Defence, Simon Coveney T.D., has announced the first national celebration of Ireland’s oceans, SeaFest. The inaugural SeaFest, will take place this year in Cork Harbour on 10 and 11 July, and will see thousands of visitors enjoying the fruits and pleasures of the sea, from boating trips, yacht sailing, open water swimming,
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IRELAND’S FIRST NATIONAL MARITIME FESTIVAL LAUNCHES ON WORLD OCEANS DAY

SeaFest, Ireland’s Maritime Festival, Cork, July 2015

Our Ocean Wealth 2015 Conference
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Our Ocean Wealth Conference and Associated Events

July 10th & 11th, Cork. Ireland's Maritime Festival.

Pictured on board the LE Samuel Beckett at the announcement that the second annual Harnessing Our Ocean Wealth Conference will be held in Cork on 10 July are: Officer Commanding L.E. Samuel Beckett Lt Cdr Anthony Geraghty, Minister Simon Coveney T.D., Conor Healy CEO Cork Chamber, Chairman Of Bord Iascaigh Mhara Kiernan Calnan. Photograph: Darragh Kane
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Ireland's 'Blue Economy' outperforming other sectors

Global leaders in maritime economy to convene in Cork

Ireland's research vessel RV Celtic Explorer is the platform for the trans-Atlantic survey
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Atlantic Ocean Research Alliance launches first trans-Atlantic mapping survey

Celtic Explorer sails St John's Newfoundland to Galway

Holland coin been presented to Taoiseach Enda Kenny and Minister Simon Coveney by the Marine Institute Board
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Commemorative coin of submarine inventor presented to Taoiseach Enda Kenny and Minister Simon Coveney

Discovery and innovation continues...

Fisheries Overview - Photographer Thomas Szumski
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Invitation to Tender for the Supply of a Commercial Vessel for a Boarfish Survey ITT-15-022

Closing date is Friday, 29th May.

Republic Of Ireland Q1 2015. Photograph courtesy of Dublin Port Company.
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Irish Shipping volumes up 6% during Q1 2015

Shipping and port activity increase when compared to same period in 2014...

HRH The Prince of Wales meets Mr Mick Gillooly, Director of Ocean Science Services and chats about the ROV/Data Buoy/Glider scientific equipment.
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HRH The Prince of Wales visits Marine Institute 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
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Ocean research opportunity for marine science graduates South About!

Applications Invited for the North South Atlantic Training Transect

Marine Institute Singers pictured with their conductor, Carmel Dooley
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Cantar! An evening of Song and Music with the Marine Institute Singers and Friends

Saturday,13th June, St Nicholas’s Collegiate Church, Galway...

Acoustic image direct from the INFOMAR crew onboard the R.V. Celtic Voyager 6 hours after survey completion, 25x25cm resolution, highlighting the lines of the vessel which lies on her starboard side, bow pointing top right (NE).
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New sonar imagery of wreck of the RMS LUSITANIA

How the shipwreck has changed since its sinking 100 years ago...

Vol 12 Irish Maritime Transport Economist
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Volume Growth Through Irish Ports Tracks Economic Recovery

Irish Maritime Transport Economist Vol 12 available now...

Cable laying at Spiddal - Photographer Andrew Downes
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Ocean observatory for Galway Bay

Major upgrade of national marine R&D infrastructure to drive Ireland’s ocean energy potential

Expedition map 2015, Ireland to Newfoundland
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A new Wave of Scientific Transatlantic Cooperation

1st Trans-Atlantic mapping survey announcement...

The Atlantic – Our Shared Resource
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The Atlantic – our Shared Resource: making the vision reality

16th & 17th April in Brussels. Will be streamed live...

Aoife Muldoon and Emily Egan St Brigid's Vocational School Loughrea get to see the work that takes place on the RV Celtic Explorer
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Transition year students learn about mapping Ireland’s seabed

TY placements hosted by INFOMAR at the Marine Institute

Minister of State Joe McHugh TD lauched the INFOMAR Programme's new survey vessel, naming her the RV TONN at the Poolbeg Yacht, Boat Club & Marina.
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Ireland gets new High Tech survey vessel

INFOMAR Programme’s new survey vessel - RV Tonn...

Connor Farrell of Scoil Mhuire Lourdes, Carrigaline, Co Cork pictured at Explorers Education Programme workshop held at Lifetime Lab, Cork City. Photographer Clare Keogh
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Explorers Marine Education Programme visits Lifetime Lab in Cork

Primary schools participate in the Explorers Education Programme.

Lough Feeagh, Newport, Co. Mayo, Ireland. Photo Credit Mary Dillane, Marine Institute
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Global database of lake temperatures published

Database of lake surface temperatures collected from 1985–2009.

Station positions and mean burrow densities of 2014 Nephrops UWTV stations in ICES Subarea VII overlaid on Nephrops directed fishing effort
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Marine Institute hosts Aran Grounds Nephrops Fishery meeting

The Marine Institute and BIM convened an information meeting...

Mussel Lines. Photographer David Branigan.
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Shellfish Regional Information Meetings

The Marine Institute is supporting the Shellfish Regional Information Events being...

Image of The Atlantic Ocean Our Unknown Treasure.
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The Atlantic Ocean: Our Unknown Treasure

Dr. Peter Heffernan, CEO Marine Institute joined European Commission officials and...

Ciaran O'Donnell. Photographer Cushla Dromgool Regan
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Using seabed mapping technology to study the behaviour of fish

Linking fisheries and seabed mapping acoustic technologies...

Rebecca Wardell, Business Development Manager with the IMDO
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IMDO talks tonnage tax to the Irish Maritime Law Association

Rebecca Wardell talks about the Irish tonnage tax regime...

Harnessing Our Ocean Wealth Conference 2015 - Save the Date Notice
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Celebrate Ireland’s ocean wealth in Cork this summer

A major celebration of Ireland's ocean wealth will take place in Cork...

Harnessing Our Ocean Wealth Conference 2015 - Save the Date Notice
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Harnessing Our Ocean Wealth Conference 2015 - Save the Date Notice

Location - Ringaskiddy and Haulbowline, Cork

RV Celtic Explorer refit 2015
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Major upgrade to Scientific equipment on RV Celtic Explorer

State of the art sonar systems installed for mapping...

Bursary Students getting experience in a lab
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Student Bursars Wanted for Work Experience Programme

Exciting student opportunities for summer 2015...

Representatives from SmartBay Ireland, SmartBay Newfoundland, Marine Institute & Dublin City University attended a reception hosted by the Canadian Embassy to mark the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding
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SmartBay Ireland & SmartBay Newfoundland strengthen ties in Atlantic bridge

SmartBay Ireland has entered...