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

Happy Birthday RV Tom Crean

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…

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)