Cliffs of Moher, Co. Clare.
Preaseisiúintí :  
October 10, 2024
Tá clárú oscailte anois do Chomhdháil Ocean Knowledge 2030

Ocean Knowledge 2030

An siorc aingeal fireann (Bráthair) clibáilte ag Foras na Mara le pop-up tag cartlainne satailíte (PSAT) i gCuan Thrá Lí
Preaseisiúintí :  
October 9, 2024
Dhá Bhráthair (Siorcanna Aingeal) atá í i mBaol Criticiúil Clibeáilte agus ag Tarchur Sonraí i gCuan Thrá Lí

Siorcanna Aingeal

The male angel shark tagged by the Marine Institute with a Pop-up satellite archival tag (PSAT) in Tralee Bay
Press Releases :  
October 9, 2024
Two Critically Endangered Angel Shark Successfully Tagged and Transmitting Data in Tralee Bay

Angel Sharks

Cliffs of Moher, Co. Clare.
Press Releases :  
October 8, 2024
Registration is now open for the Ocean Knowledge 2030 Conference

Ocean Knowledge 2030 Conference

Phytoplankton
Press Releases :  
October 1, 2024
New in-situ remote sensing instrument successfully deployed during annual phytoplankton coastal survey

Imaging Flow Cytobot instrument.

CEO Dr Rick Officer meets with the Explorers Education Programme team at the Marine Institute during their annual meeting and training workshop. Photo: Cushla Dromgool-Regan
Explorers News :  
September 24, 2024
Healthy Ocean – Ocean Champions school project & awards module launched for 2025

Explorers Education

Full house for a night to ‘sea’ culture at Marine Institute HQ
Press Releases :  
September 20, 2024
Full house for a night to ‘sea’ culture at Marine Institute HQ

Culture Night 2024

Ocean Knowledge 2030
News :  
September 19, 2024
Seeking your views on Ireland’s new Strategy for Marine Research, Innovation & Knowledge

Public Consultation on Ocean Knowledge 2030

Postgraduate students funded under the Cullen Scholarship Programme and Eoin Sweeney Scholarship Programme, supported by the Marine Institute and funded under the Marine Research Programme by the Government of Ireland.
Press Releases :  
September 18, 2024
Marine Institute to showcase research by Cullen Scholarship Students

Cullen Scholarship Programme

Oíche Chultúir 2024
Preaseisiúintí :  
September 9, 2024
Oíche chun cultúr a fheiceáil ag Foras na Mara

Oíche Chultúir 2024

Culture Night 2024
Press Releases :  
September 9, 2024
A night to ‘sea’ culture at the Marine Institute

Culture Night 2024

IMDO Unitised Traffic Report Q1 and Q2 2024
Press Releases :  
September 4, 2024
IMDO Unitised Traffic Report Q1 and Q2 2024

Quarterly Statistics

Ocean Knowledge 2030 conference, Dublin, 20th - 21st November 2024.
Events :  
August 23, 2024
Ocean Knowledge 2030 - Registration now open

20th - 21st November 2024

Ireland's Ocean Economy Company Survey 2024
Press Releases :  
August 9, 2024
Ireland's Ocean Economy Company Survey 2024 – Now Open

August and September

Irish Maritime Transport Economist 2023, Volume 21
Press Releases :  
August 8, 2024
Irish Maritime Transport Economist 2023, Volume 21

Irish Maritime Transport Economist 2023, Volume 21

Aerial view of the northern part of Nephin Forest. Photo Colin Guilfoyle.
Press Releases :  
August 6, 2024
New Marine Institute and ATU study highlights need for varied approach to ecological restoration in Nephin Forest (Mayo)

Aerial view of the northern part of Nephin Forest. Photo Colin Guilfoyle.</body></html>

"Tonnta a Dhéanamh: Sparántacht 2024 Mic Léinn a Dhéanann Steallóg ag Lá Bronnta Fhoras na Mara!"
Preaseisiúintí :  
July 31, 2024
"Tonnta a Dhéanamh: Sparántacht 2024 Mic Léinn a Dhéanann Steallóg ag Lá Bronnta Fhoras na Mara!"

2024

Inspiring the next generation of marine scientists, the Marine Institute’s Eoin Sweeney Scholarship Programme
Press Releases :  
July 31, 2024
Inspiring the next generation of marine scientists

Eoin Sweeney Scholarship Programme

Bursar Presentation Day 2024
Press Releases :  
July 30, 2024
"Making Waves: 2024 Bursary Students Make a Splash at Marine Institute Presentation Day!"

Bursary Students Presentation Day 2024

RV Celtic Explorer
Press Releases :  
July 25, 2024
RV Celtic Explorer travels to Greenland for research survey

RV Celtic Explorer

Galway City Museum features the 'Sea Science – The Wild Atlantic' exhibition, a collaboration between the Museum and the Marine Institute.
Press Releases :  
July 24, 2024
Another accolade for Sea Science as Galway City Museum receives Tripadvisor 2024 Travellers’ Choice award

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Dr Nóirín Burke joins Dr. Maria Vittoria Marra during the delivery of the Marine Institute’s Explorers Education Programme teachers training course held in Galway, where the teachers got to learn about protecting Ireland’s seashore biodiversity. Photo Cushla Dromgool Regan.
Explorers News :  
July 10, 2024
Teachers Learn about Protecting Marine Biodiversity

Marine Institute’s Explorers Teachers training course

‘Eolaíocht na Mara - Sea Science’ at Músaem Chorca Dhuibhne - West Kerry Museum
Preaseisiúintí :  
July 4, 2024
Taispeántas 'Eolaíocht na Mara - Eolaíocht na Mara' oscailte go hoifigiúil ag Músaem Chorca Dhuibhne - Músaem Chiarraí Thiar

5ú Iúil 2024

‘Eolaíocht na Mara - Sea Science’ at Músaem Chorca Dhuibhne - West Kerry Museum
Press Releases :  
July 4, 2024
Exhibition ‘Eolaíocht na Mara - Sea Science’ officially opens at Músaem Chorca Dhuibhne - West Kerry Museum

West Kerry Museum

Cuireann Foras na Mara fáilte roimh mhic léinn fochéime chuig Clár Sparánachta Samhraidh 2024
Preaseisiúintí :  
June 18, 2024
Cuireann Foras na Mara fáilte roimh mhic léinn fochéime chuig Clár Sparánachta Samhraidh 2024

22 mac léinn fochéime

Marine Institute welcomes undergraduate students to 2024 Summer Bursary Programme
Press Releases :  
June 18, 2024
Marine Institute welcomes undergraduate students to 2024 Summer Bursary Programme

22 undergraduate students

Bhuaigh Scoil Náisiúnta Dhumha Acha Gradam Scoil Náisiúnta Sheaimpín na dTaiscéalaithe Aigéan, 2024
Explorers News :  
June 17, 2024
Bhuaigh Scoil Náisiúnta Dhumha Acha Gradam Scoil Náisiúnta Sheaimpín na dTaiscéalaithe Aigéan, 2024

Scoil Náisiúnta Dhumha Acha, Acaill

Dr Rick Officer, CEO Marine Institute presenting the Explorers Ocean Champion School National Award 2023-2024 for their Healthy Ocean project ‘The Basking Sharks’ to Dooagh National School, Achill, Co. Mayo. Image: Michael McLaughlin
Explorers News :  
June 14, 2024
Dooagh National School wins Explorers Ocean Champion National School Award 2024

Dooagh National School, Achill

Tara Keena, Data Analyst, David Currie, Fisheries Data Team Lead, Eoin O'Grady, Manager of Information Systems and Development and Michael Gillooly, Director of Ocean Climate and Information Services.
News :  
June 12, 2024
Marine Institute presents at International Marine Data and Information Systems Conference

Bergen, Norway

Ceiliúrann Foras na Mara Lá Domhanda na nAigéan de chuid na NA 2024
Preaseisiúintí :  
June 7, 2024
Ceiliúrann Foras na Mara Lá Domhanda na nAigéan de chuid na NA

8th Meitheamh 2024

Marine Institute celebrates UN World Oceans Day 2024
Press Releases :  
June 7, 2024
Marine Institute celebrates UN World Oceans Day

8th June 2024

15 Primary Schools Shortlisted for Explorers Ocean Champions Awards marking World Oceans Day
Explorers News :  
June 6, 2024
15 Primary Schools Shortlisted for Explorers Ocean Champions Awards marking World Oceans Day

Ocean Champion Awards 2023-2024

GRATTAN BEACH - GALWAY:Galway kids join Sibéal Regan from the Marine Institute’s Explorers Education Programme, on a mermaid purse hunt as part of European Maritime Day - In My Country celebrations. Photo Cushla Dromgool-Regan
Explorers News :  
May 29, 2024
Sharks and mermaids spotted on beaches around the coast

European Maritime Day (EMD) - In My Country

The French Ambassador to Ireland, His Excellency Mr Vincent Guérend, was welcomed on board the RV Tom Crean by Marine Institute CEO Dr Rick Officer.
Press Releases :  
May 29, 2024
French Ambassador welcomed on board the RV Tom Crean

29th May, 2024

Ocean Knowledge 2030 - 20th & 21st November 2024, Dublin
Events :  
May 22, 2024
SAVE THE DATE - Ocean Knowledge 2030

20th & 21st November 2024, Dublin

Caroilín Callery of the National Famine Way handing over the Bronze Shoes to Captain Denis Rowan, RV Celtic Explorer. Picture credit XPOSURE
Press Releases :  
May 1, 2024
Bronze Famine Shoes to embark on journey aboard RV Celtic Explorer to Canada

Famine Heritage Trail

Apply for Shiptime 2025/2026
News :  
April 30, 2024
Apply for Shiptime 2025/2026

Shiptime 2025/2026

Explorers Education Programme delivers quality initiatives that promote marine education
Press Releases :  
April 30, 2024
Explorers Education Programme delivers quality initiatives that promote marine education

Explorers Education Programme

Marine Institute Commits to Ambitious Climate Targets with Installation of Solar PV Systems
Press Releases :  
April 25, 2024
Marine Institute Commits to Ambitious Climate Targets with Installation of Solar PV Systems

Solar PV Systems

Tara Noonan and Rory McAvinney from the Explorers Education Programme present a new film Learning about Tides for the summer online teachers training course. Photo Cushla Dromgool-Regan
Explorers News :  
April 24, 2024
EXPLORERS online CPD teachers training courses packed with new marine content

Explorers Training Courses

Dr Fiona Grant of the Marine Institute, Ireland, appointed as Chair of the European Marine Board
Press Releases :  
April 23, 2024
Dr Fiona Grant of the Marine Institute, Ireland, appointed as Chair of the European Marine Board

European Marine Board

New Summer CPD Teacher Training Course in Galway launched to cover Climate Action and Marine Biodiversity
Explorers News :  
April 18, 2024
New Summer CPD Teacher Training Course in Galway launched

to cover Climate Action and Marine Biodiversity

Photo Caption: Photographed at the launch event L-R are: Liam Lacey, Director of The Irish Maritime Development Office, Elin Burns, Deputy British Ambassador to Ireland, Clara King, Partnership Manager at Innovate UK and Eamon Kelly, Assistant Secretary General at the Department of Transport.
Press Releases :  
April 17, 2024
Launch of Green Shipping Corridors Call at Transport Research Arena (TRA) 2024

Transport Research Arena Conference (TRA) 2024

Ireland’s commitment to strategic partnership with Small Island Developing States (SIDS), through Our Shared Ocean was highlighted throughout the UN Ocean Decade Conference, which took place in Barcelona last week.
Press Releases :  
April 17, 2024
UNESCO Acknowledge Importance of Our Shared Ocean

Highlighted throughout the UN Ocean Decade Conference.

Marine Institute welcome US Ambassador to Ireland to our national headquarters in Galway
Press Releases :  
April 3, 2024
Marine Institute welcomes US Ambassador to Ireland to our national headquarters in Galway

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OKEANO colleagues at the kick off meeting in Belgium
News :  
April 3, 2024
OKEANO – supporting the All-Atlantic Ocean Research and Innovation Alliance

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Foras na Mara Athbhreithniú na Bliana 2023.
Preaseisiúintí :  
March 27, 2024
Athbhreithniú na Bliana 2023

Athbhreithniú na Bliana 2023

Marine Institute Year in Review 2023
Press Releases :  
March 27, 2024
Marine Institute publishes Year in Review 2023

Year in Review 2023

Shoreline Niall Meehan
Preaseisiúintí :  
March 26, 2024
Ceapacháin ar Bhord Fhoras na Mara fógartha ag an Aire McConalogue

Bhord Fhoras na Mara

Shoreline Niall Meehan
Press Releases :  
March 25, 2024
Minister McConalogue announces appointments to the Board of the Marine Institute

Marine Institute Board

Students in St. George's University, Grenada. Left to right: Dr. Cristofre Martin (Chair, Department of Biology, Ecology and Conservation) Ms. Shanelle Gilkes (M.Sc. student) Dr. Paula Spiniello (Assistant Professor) Ms. Adara Jaggernauth (M.Sc student) Dr. Patricia Rosa (Associate Professor) Dr. Steven Nimrod (Assistant Professor)
Press Releases :  
March 19, 2024
Our Shared Ocean builds research partnership between Ireland and Grenada

Enables Grenadian students enroll in taught MSc program in Galway.

The Marine Institute’s Explorers Education Programme management team launch new Irish Seashore resources at Mary Immaculate College to promote marine biodiversity on the curriculum. LtoR: Cushla Dromgool-Regan, Explorers Programme and Communications Manager, Dr Anne Dolan, Lecturer, Mary Immaculate College , Dr Nóirín Burke, Explorers Delivery and Team Manager.
Press Releases :  
March 14, 2024
Mary Immaculate College & Explorers get Wild about Wildlife promoting marine biodiversity

Explorers Wild about Wildlife on the Seashore workbook

Aquatic Research Infrastructure Services for the health and protection of our unique, oceans, seas and freshwater ecosystems (AQUARIUS)
Press Releases :  
March 6, 2024
Marine Institute to lead €14.5m Europe-wide project to facilitate marine and fresh water research

AQUARIUS

Her Excellency Ms Mari Skåre, the Norwegian Ambassador to Ireland and Dr Rick Officer, CEO of the Marine Institute with the model of the RV Tom Crean. Photo XPOSURE
News :  
March 5, 2024
Marine Institute hosts Norwegian Ambassador’s visit to Galway

Tuesday, 5th March 2024

Explorers Education Programme Workshop
Events :  
March 5, 2024
Diving Deep with the Explorers Education Programme with our series of teacher and student workshops

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EU project launched to help reduce bycatch of protected and endangered Atlantic species
News :  
February 21, 2024
EU project launched to help reduce bycatch of protected and endangered Atlantic species

Marine Beacon was launched on 21 February, 2024.

Common Skate. Pic Mark Gannon.
Press Releases :  
February 19, 2024
Strengthening sustainable Fisheries, Aquaculture and Ocean management

Irish Skipper Expo, 23rd and 24th February 2024, University of Limerick

Students are invited to apply for the Marine Institute’s Bursary Scholarship Programme
Press Releases :  
February 19, 2024
Students are invited to apply for the Marine Institute’s Bursary Scholarship Programme

Bursary Programme 2024

Tugtar cuireadh do mhic léinn cur isteach ar Chlár Scoláireachta Sparánachta Fhoras na Mara
Preaseisiúintí :  
February 19, 2024
Tugtar cuireadh do mhic léinn cur isteach ar Chlár Scoláireachta Sparánachta Fhoras na Mara

Chlár Scoláireachta Sparánachta 2024

Marine Institute’s IMDO publishes Q4, 2023 Unitised Traffic Report
Press Releases :  
February 15, 2024
Marine Institute’s IMDO publishes Q4, 2023 Unitised Traffic Report

Unitised Traffic Report 2023 Q4

Explorers Sharks + schools outreach module and resources launched by shark enthusiasts Cerys and Hugo Johnston with lead author Cushla Dromgool Regan (Explorers Education Programme) and shark expert Graham Johnston (Marine Institute). Photographer Andrew Downes.
Explorers News :  
February 12, 2024
The Explorers are Loving Sharks... Skates and Rays over Valentines

Skates and Rays

Déanann Foras na Mara ceiliúradh ar Mhná agus ar Chailíní san Eolaíocht
Preaseisiúintí :  
February 8, 2024
Déanann Foras na Mara ceiliúradh ar Mhná agus ar Chailíní san Eolaíocht

Mhná agus ar Chailíní san Eolaíocht

Marine Institute celebrates Women and Girls in Science
Press Releases :  
February 8, 2024
Marine Institute celebrates Women and Girls in Science

Women and Girls in Science

Oyster Farm.
Press Releases :  
February 2, 2024
SFPA, FSAI and the Marine Institute to Host Workshop for Industry on Sanitary Surveys for Shellfish Harvesting Areas

Shellfish Harvesting Areas

EuroSea Buoy deployment off the South West of Ireland. Photo Credit: K Reilly, Marine Institute
Press Releases :  
February 1, 2024
Marine Institute launches a new aquaculture observatory web portal

A new marine observatory specifically designed to address the needs of the aquaculture sector.

Marine Institute releases new seabed geomorphology map
Press Releases :  
January 12, 2024
Marine Institute releases new seabed geomorphology map

Irish Marine Atlas

Juliette Ó Súilleabháin conducting eDNA laboratory work for her project in the Marine Institute in Oranmore, Co. Galway.
News :  
January 10, 2024
Young scientist completes study into the conservation of white-clawed crayfish with the Marine Institute

BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition