15th Annual Marine Economics and Policy Research Symposium
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15th Annual Marine Economics and Policy Research Symposium

Registration Now Open: 15th Annual Marine Economics and Policy Research Symposium

An illustration with male and female scientists with the oceans of careers wording ont he background
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Sustainable Seas: The Marine Institute celebrates Science Week 2025 with a focus on sustainable marine resource management

Ireland's transformation from a small-scale fishing nation to a sustainable seafood exporter has been built on…

Artwork displaying young explorers under water
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Discover the microscopic marvels of the ocean at Galway Science and Technology Festival

The Marine Institute and the Explorers Education Programme will showcase marine science at the 2025 Galway Science…

Ocean of Careere Campaign Flyer
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Marine Institute celebrates Science Week with 'Oceans of Careers' video series

The Marine Institute is marking Science Week 2025 with the 'Oceans of Careers' month-long campaign featuring a new…

Pristine native oyster bed habitats (OSPAR biotopes) in the survey sites in Connemara, currently undergoing active research and are credited to Jose M. Fariñas-Franco.
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Marine Institute approves €1.5m award for major all-island nature restoration project

BRICONS

Protecting the quality of Irish oysters - Bill Doré, Shellfish Microbiology Team Leader
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Spotlight on Science

Protecting the quality of Irish oysters

Marine Institute unveils ambitious Climate Action Roadmap 2025
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Marine Institute unveils ambitious Climate Action Roadmap 2025

Climate Action Roadmap 2025

New data buoy deployed at Lough Furnace to strengthen climate change monitoring and guide climate action
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New data buoy deployed at Lough Furnace to strengthen climate change monitoring and guide climate action.

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Minister of State with special responsibilities for the Marine at the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment and for Fisheries at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Timmy Dooley TD, along with Marine Institute CEO Rick Officer and St. Conaires National School in Tullyvarraga, Shannon, Co Clare launches Innovative Digital Mapping Resource for Marine Education.
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Marine Institute Launches Innovative Digital Mapping Resource for Marine Education

Explorers Education Programme

Marine Singers perform at Culture Night 2025 at the Marine Institute headquaters, Oranmore, Co. Galway.
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Over 600 visitors celebrate Culture Night at the Marine Institute’s A Night to Sea

Culture Night 2025

A New Online Dashboard for Sea Lice Monitoring Data Dr Neil Ruane, Section Manager of Aquaculture at the Marine Institute
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A New Online Dashboard for Sea Lice Monitoring Data

Irish Maritime Transport Economist report for 2024
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2024 was a Year of Growth for the Irish Maritime Sector

Irish Maritime Transport Economist report for 2024

Marine Institute Explorers Education outreach team expanding into inland schools 2025-2026. Photographer Christopher Tierney
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Explorers Education Programme are Back to School and Expanding Nationwide

Explorers Education Programme

The Marine Institute presents ‘A Night To Sea’ for Culture Night 2025
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The Marine Institute presents ‘A Night To Sea’ for Culture Night 2025

Culture Night 2025

AQUARIUS project launches second €4 million funding call to support marine and freshwater research
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AQUARIUS project launches second €4 million funding call to support marine and freshwater research

AQUARIUS project

Bloom of Noctiluca scintillans in the South-West
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Bloom of Noctiluca scintillans in the South-West

Bioluminescent algal bloom off southwest Ireland turns waters orange and raises concerns for marine life.

Spotlight on Science
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Spotlight on Science

Marine Heatwaves in Irish Waters

Mr Martin Sisk, Chairperson for the Marine Institute
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New Chairperson appointed to the Marine Institute

Martin Sisk

Dr Glenn Nolan as Director of Marine Environment and Food Safety Services (MEFSS).
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Dr Glenn Nolan to Lead Marine Environment and Food Safety Services at the Marine Institute

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Marine Institute supporting Barbados in the mapping of its Exclusive Economic Zone
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Marine Institute supporting Barbados in the mapping of its Exclusive Economic Zone

RV Celtic Explorer

Marine Institute Bursary Programme students showcased their work at the annual Bursar Presentation Day, on July 22nd at the Marine Institute’s Galway headquarters.
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Marine Institute Celebrates Innovation and Excellence at 2025 Bursary Presentation Day

Annual Bursar Presentation Day

Lehanagh Pool sea site, Connemara, Co. Galway
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From Lehanagh Pool to London: The Marine Institute showcases sustainable aquaculture innovation at the Science Museum

Future of Food exhibition opening in the Science Museum, London

RV Tom Crean
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Celebrating the Third Anniversary of the RV Tom Crean

Happy Birthday RV Tom Crean

Marine Institute's Explorers Teachers Training course gets star approval from teachers in Brittas Bay Wicklow. Photographer Cushla Dromgool-ReganBrittas Bay Wicklow. Photographer Cushla Dromgool-Regan
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Explorers Education Team Provides Successful Seashore Education Course in Wicklow

Marine education Continuing Professional Development (CPD) course.

2025 Bursary Students
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2025 Bursary Students welcomed to the Marine Institute

18 Students participate in the 2025 Summer Bursary programme.

A new €1.5 million research initiative, MariBiome, officially launches with funding from the Marine Institute, led by Professor Fiona Regan, Director of the DCU Water Institute,
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New Marine Institute-Funded Project “MariBiome”

The five-year project will transform how Ireland measures and monitors the changing health of its marine ecosystems…

Happy World Ocean's Day! Thrilled to celebrate with Brittas Bay Mixed National School, Co. Wicklow, national winners of the Explorers Ocean Champions Award! Pictured with TD Jennifer Whitmore and Marine Institute Director Joe Silke, recognising their vital project: "Why Keeping the Ocean Healthy Matters in Education.”
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Marine Institute Celebrates Brittas Bay NS as National Explorers Ocean Champions

Explorers Ocean Champion Award for 2024-2025

Marine Institute launches Sea The Wonder campaign to celebrate World Oceans Day
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A Summer of Celebration for Our Shared Ocean

Marine Institute launches Sea The Wonder campaign to celebrate World Oceans Day

Dive into wonder: Celebrate World Oceans Day at the Galway City Museum’s Ocean Celebration Week
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Dive into wonder: Celebrate World Oceans Day at the Galway City Museum’s Ocean Celebration Week

The Wild Atlantic – Sea Science

The RV Celtic Explorer has been officially recognised as Ireland’s first Integrated Carbon Observation System (ICOS) ocean station, marking a significant milestone in the country’s contribution to global climate monitoring.
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RV Celtic Explorer accepted as Ireland’s first ICOS ocean station for CO₂ observation

A significant milestone in the country’s contribution to global climate monitoring.

Marine Institute’s Dr Fiona Grant honoured with prestigious University of Galway Alumni Award
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Celebrating Excellence: Marine Institute’s Dr Fiona Grant honoured with prestigious University of Galway Alumni Award

University of Galway Alumni Award

As part of European Maritime Day 2025, the Marine Institute hosted a high-level networking event aboard Ireland’s newest national research vessel, the RV Tom Crean, on Friday morning, 23rd May in the Port of Cork. Attendees included the Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Dan Boyle, European Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans, Costas Kadis, and Minister of State Timmy Dooley, Dr Rick Officer, CEO of the Marine Institute, as well as senior policymakers, marine scientists, and stakeholders. The event provided an oppo
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Marine Institute showcases Irish Marine Science and Leadership at European Maritime Day 2025

Marine Institute connects European Marine Leaders aboard RV Tom Crean for European Maritime Day 2025

Marine Institute’s Wild Atlantic Expo during European Maritime Days to Play, in Cork.
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Shipwrecks, Sharks and a showcase of Sea Science: Step aboard the RV Tom Crean and see it all at the Marine Institute’s Wild Atlantic Expo

Marine Institute’s Wild Atlantic Expo

Opportunity for Early Career Ocean Professionals (ECOPs): Attend the 2025 All-Atlantic Forum in Brussels
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Opportunity for Early Career Ocean Professionals (ECOPs): Attend the 2025 All-Atlantic Forum in Brussels

Early Career Ocean Professional (ECOP)

Pint of Science 2025, Mulranny, Co. Mayo
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From scales to survival: Unveiling the secrets of Atlantic salmon’s adaptive capacity at Pint of Science 2025

Mulranny, 20th May, 2025:

RV Tom Crean
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Marine Institute to Lead Interactive Expo at European Maritime Day 2025 in Cork

Dive in and discover the Marine Institute’s Wild Atlantic Expo and celebrate the science of our seas at EMD 2025…

Robin, Vicky, Faye & Mia along with Joe Cooney at the Marine Institute Newport Open Day.
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Marine Institute welcomes 600 visitors to Newport Research Facility

Marine Institute Newport Research Facility, Co. Mayo

The Marine Institute's Newport Research Facility in Co Mayo will host an Open Day for all on Sunday 27th April 2025 from 11am to 4pm
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Newport Research Facility to host Open Day

Sunday, 27th April 2025

Ocean Literacy, Engagement Highlights 2024’
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Explorers Education Programme Achieves 33% Increase in Children's Marine Knowledge

The Marine Institute's Explorers Education Programme has released its annual ‘Ocean Literacy, Engagement Highlights…

Marine Institute - Annual Impact Report 2024
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Marine Institute launches Annual Impact Report 2024

Annual Impact Report 2024

The Marine Institute will exhibit at the Irish Skipper Expo on the 21st and 22nd March 2025 at the University of Limerick.
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Marine Institute to showcase Shellfish Fisheries and Marine Biodiversity at the Irish Skipper Expo

Irish Skipper Expo on the 21st and 22nd March 2025 at the University of Limerick

Liam Mitchell, Director, Galway Education Centre, with Cushla Dromgool-Regan and Dr Noirin Burke, Explorers Education Programme, powering up engineering week with the launch of the Marine Institute’s ‘Explorers Renewable Ocean Energy – the Power of the Future’ resources and activities for primary schools. Photo: Garry Kendellen
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Explorers New Renewable Ocean Energy Educational Resources light-up Engineering week!

Celebrating Engineers Week

Presentation of the 2024 Stock Book with Sinéad McSherry, Assistant Secretary General, Seafood and Marine, Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Timmy Dooley TD, Minister of State for Fisheries and the Marine, and Rick Officer, CEO of the Marine Institute.
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Marine Institute 2024 Stock Book: Supporting Sustainable Fisheries

Marine Institute 2024 Stock Book: Supporting Sustainable Fisheries

The Marine Institute welcomed the Ambassadors to Ireland of the EU Med Group (Med 9) on an official visit to its headquarters in Galway, underscoring the strong collaborative ties between Ireland and Mediterranean nations in advancing marine science, sustainability, and the blue economy. From left Niall McDonagh, Director of Policy Innovation Research supports services, Marine Institute, Portuguese Deputy Head of Mission to Ireland: Mr. Henrique Souza de Azevedo, Croatian Ambassador to Ireland: HE Davor Vid
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Strengthening Marine Collaboration: Med 9 Ambassadors Visit Marine Institute

Med 9 Ambassadors visit Marine Institute to advance collaboration on marine science and sustainability

MEP Maria Walsh, has launched the EU BlueLightS programme in Ireland funded by the EU Horizon Europe at the Marine Institute. Photo: Andrew Downes xposure.
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MEP Maria Walsh, launches the EU BlueLightS programme in Ireland

EU BlueLightS programme

Celebrating a decade of ocean education! Dr Thomas McLoughlin (DCU), Dr Nóirín Burke (Explorers Education Programme), and Dr Usher commemorate the partnership that has brought marine science to over 1,000 pre-service teachers.
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A decade of partnership making waves! Explorers Inspire Future Teachers at DCU

Explorers Education Programme

TY Students Dive into Marine Science at the Marine Institute. Dr Elvira deEyto with TY Students Finn McGovern and Eimhin White from Galway collecting water samples on Lough Furnace, Newport, Co. Mayo.
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TY Students Dive into Marine Science at the Marine Institute

TY Week

Marine Institute celebrates International Day of Women and Girls in Science
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Marine Institute celebrates International Day of Women and Girls in Science

International Day of Women and Girls in Science

One of the data buoy's belonging to the Irish Marine Data Buoy Observation Network, managed by the Marine Institute in collaboration with Met Éireann.
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Data buoys provide critical ocean data during Storm Éowyn

Irish Marine Data Buoy Observation Network

2024 Marine Institute Bursar Students
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Applications open for the Marine Institute’s 2025 Bursary Programme

Marine Institute’s 2025 Bursary Programme

Exploring Our Marine with the Marine Institute - Sustainability
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Exploring Our Marine with the Marine Institute - Sustainability

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Ireland’s Ocean Economy 2024
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Latest Ocean Economy Report highlights €6.5 Billion turnover and Employment Growth

Ocean Economy Report

The Molecular Biology Unit (Fish Health Unit & Shellfish Microbiology) and Phytoplankton Team (Shellfish Safety) recently achieved green certification status as part of the ‘My Green Lab’ accreditation programme.
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Two Marine Institute laboratories achieve ‘My Green Lab’ Certification

The Molecular Biology Unit (Fish Health Unit & Shellfish Microbiology) and Phytoplankton Team (Shellfish Safety…