Sponges on a rock at around 2000m depth. In the foreground, with a slim, golden stem, is the octocoral Chrysogorgia with its delicate pink polyps.To the left, are several stalked sea lilies. Photo NUI Galway/Marine Institute
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Marine Expedition Collects Samples of Deep-water Organisms for Research into Novel Pharmaceutical Discoveries

The scientists are screening against various types of cancer, Huntington's disease, Parkinson's disease, epilepsy,…

Ritchie Flynn
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Tribute paid to Richie Flynn

Previous board member Richie Flynn passes away

Jennifer Doyle
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Finding the right career in marine science

Finding the right niche for studying marine science can be challenging.

Micro-plastic particles observed in phytoplankton samples from net hauls on survey.
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Worlds most advanced harmful algal monitoring ship completes survey of Irish waters.

Blooms of toxin producing algae and the occurrence unprecedented levels of microscopic plastic particles were…

Dr Debbi Pedreschi chair-person of the Marine Institute's Get Greener programme
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Marine Institute is Growing Green and buzzing with its new Pollinators Plan

to promote and protect wildflower growth and provide safe habitats for Ireland's bee species.

Gregor McGuckin and Sir Robin Knox - Johnston ahead of the Golden Globe Race.
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Gregor McGuckin Golden Globe sailor celebrates his birthday on the high seas.

45 days into the Golden Globe Race on board the Hanley Energy Endurance.

Ireland demonstrates its ability to understand cutting-edge research in extreme environments during the Controls of Coldwater Coral Habitats in Submarine Canyons II (CoCoHaCa2) survey led by UCC-led scientists on board the Marine Institute’s RV Celtic Explorer
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UCC scientists reveal submarine canyon on edge of Ireland’s continental shelf

Ireland demonstrates its ability to understand cutting-edge research

The O'Connell family from Co Kerry check out the new resident, Bob the Buoy, who has recently retired on Valentia Island_photo Wendy Bleming, Valentia Light House.
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“Bob The Buoy” retires ashore to Valentia Island

The public get an insight into the Irish Weather Buoy Network at Valentia Island, Co Kerry.

Strengthening Europe's Capability in Biological Ocean Observations
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Strengthening Europe's Capability in Biological Ocean Observations

The Marine Institute welcomes European Marine Board's new publication

Teachers are taking on the environment with the Explorers Education Programme
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Teachers are taking on the environment with the Explorers Education Programme

The 5 day workshop was recently held in Galway.