Marine Research & Innovation Strategy. Copyright Tom Szumski
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Marine Research & Innovation Strategy - Deadline for submissions extended

Seeking your views on a new Strategy 2016 - 2021

Marine Institute Singers Present Concert of Christmas Carols and Seasonal Songs, Augustinian Church 8pm Sunday 18th December
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Gaudete! (Rejoice!)

Marine Institute Singers Present Concert of Christmas Carols and Seasonal Songs, Augustinian Church 8pm Sunday 18th…

At the event were Vanessa Dinan, Aileen Molloy, Alembh Heffernan and Aileen Fox Colaiste Baile Chlair . Photo:Andrew Downes, XPOSUREAt the event were Vanessa Dinan, Aileen Molloy, Alembh Heffernan and Aileen Fox Colaiste Baile Chlair . Photo:Andrew Downes, XPOSURE
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Marine Institute hosts Open Day for all

Oceans of opportunities and insights on offer at the Marine Institute Open Day in Oranmore

Award winning photographer Doug Allan speaks about his film adventures from the Artic to the Antartica at the Marine Institute. LtoR Dr Peter Heffernan CEO, Doug Allan and Marine Institute Chairman Dr John Killeen. Photographer Cushla Dromgool-Regan
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The Marine Institute hosts Doug Allan, the man behind the lens of Blue Planet

Award-winning wildlife cameraman and photographer

Irish Shipping volumes up 2% during Q3 2016
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Irish Shipping volumes up 2% during Q3 2016

when compared to the same period in 2015

Ireland’s marine innovators win EU H2020 funding. Photo Credit Tom Szumski
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Ireland’s marine innovators win EU H2020 funding

For innovative marine projects, driven through Harnessing Our Ocean Wealth

Ireland recognised as International Leader in Marine Technology by The Maritime Alliance
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Ireland recognised as International Leader in Marine Technology by The Maritime Alliance

International award for Ireland’s BlueTech cluster

National Marine Research Strategy. Copyright Strategic Marine Alliance for Research and Training
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Seeking your views on a new Marine Research & Innovation Strategy 2021

Public Consultation on the National Marine Research & Innovation Strategy 2021 now open...

All aboard! Marine Institute CEO Peter Heffernan joins Irish Skipper Enda O’Coineen, the Lord Mayor of Dublin Brendan Carr and some local primary school pupils on board the Kilcullen. Photo Credit: Leon Farrell, Photocall Ireland
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Marine Institute backs Team Ireland’s Enda O'Coineen as he sets sail on world’s toughest yacht race

This year will see the first Irish team and skipper compete...

SeaFest
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SeaFest set to return to Galway

Seafest 2017 confirmed for Galway 30th June – 02nd July 2017

Jeanne Flynn, Aoife Muldoon Emily Egan and Gearoid Tracy Loughrea students (Youth Work Ireland Galway) with Vera Quinlan, INFOMAR team, Marine Institute and Letizia Gorini, Youth Work Ireland Galway (centre) have been shortlisted as one of three projects in Europe for the Mario Ruivo Prize. They visited the Marine Institute for advice on sustainable species ahead of their seafood cookery demonstration in Loughrea Hotel and Spa Thursday 27th October. Photographer: Andrew Downes, XPOSURE
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Irish youth projects shortlisted for Mario Ruivo Prize

"Your Ocean, Your Future"

LtoR: Archie Donovan, Geological Survey Ireland, Dr Peter Heffernan, CEO Marine Institute and Koen Verbruggen, Director of Geological Survey Ireland and Thomas Furey, Marine Institute at the 2016 INFOMAR Seminar held at the Marine Institute
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Drone and satellite data to feature at annual seabed seminar

10 years of seabed mapping in Ireland

The Marine Biotechnology Strategic Research and Innovation Roadmap
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New Roadmap for Marine Biotechnology Research & Innovation in Europe

Part of international expert group

Sea Power in Foynes
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Déanann Cuideachta Éireannach Ullmhúchán chun Tástáil a dhéanamh ar Ghléas Tonnfhuinnimh i gCuan na Gaillimhe

Baineann Sea Power tástáil ar cheathrú scála amach

Sea Power in Foynes
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Irish Company Prepares to Test Wave Energy Device in Galway Bay

Sea Power progresses to quarter-scale testing. Léigh as Gaeilge.

The first Assembly of Members meeting of the European Multidisciplinary Seafloor and water-column Observatory (EMSO)
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Europe collaborates to coordinate Open Ocean Observatories

Marine Institute joins flagship European ocean observing infrastructure partnership

Dr Peter Heffernan, Dr Margaret Rae, Karmenu Vella and Dr John Killeen at the Atlantic Stakeholders Conference, Croke Park
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Atlantic Ocean Research Alliance project wins International Cooperation Award

Marine Institute led project honoured at Atlantic Stakeholders Conference, Croke Park

3,000+ primary school students to learn about our ocean wealth through the Explorers Education Programme™
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3,000+ primary school students to learn about our ocean wealth

New centres join Explorers Education Programme™

Fulbright
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Fulbright-Marine Institute Award to conduct Research in the USA: Apply Now!

A unique opportunity in marine studies...

Dr. Ciaran Kelly, Dr. Louise Allcock, Dr. Philip McGinnity, Prof. Mark Ferguson and Mark Johnson
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NUI Galway and UCC researchers win Science Foundation Ireland-Marine Institute funding

Therapeutic potential of deep sea corals and sponges, and impacts of escaped farmed salmon, among projects funded in…

Foreshore Lease application. Photo credit Tom Szumski
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Consultation on Galway Bay test site extended to Friday 9 September

following a series of public meetings...

Winning bursar's 2016
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Poster Presentations highlight student work placements at the Marine Institute

Well done to all the 2016 bursars...

Atlantic Ocean Research Alliance July 2016 Expedition Team
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5th Trans-Atlantic Seabed Mapping Survey

Galway Statement and Our Shared Atlantic Resource...

Commissioner Vella pictured with CEOs of European Marine Board member institutes.
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Commssioner Vella consults with marine leaders on ocean observation and seabed mapping priorities

at the European Marine Board offices in Ostend, Belgium today...

SeaFest 2016, Galway. Photo Credit Andrew Downes
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SeaFest Nets 60,000 Visitors

What a great weekend in Galway...

Marine Industry Awards 2016 Winners
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Marine Industry Awards 2016 recognising Excellence

Leading marine industry professionals are recognised...

Harnessing Our Ocean Wealth Conference 2016
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Government strengthens focus on developing the 'Blue Economy'

'Into the Blue - Innovating for our Marine future'

John Breslin - Smartbay Ireland Photo Cr Andrew Downes
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Smartbay Subsea Observatory off Galway coast goes live

a critical component of a world-class maritime infrastructure in Ireland...

The Beaufort Marine Awards Principle Investigators Prof. Tom Cross, Dr. Stephen Hynes, Prof. Dave Reid, Prof. Fiona Regan and Prof. Alan Dobson at the Sea Change Researchers Workshop at the Marine Institute as part of SeaFest 2016.
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Sea Change Research providing vital marine knowledge

Significant Investment in Sea Change Research Delivers Important Insights to our Ocean Health and Wealth...

Chefs Michael O’Meara from Oscar’s Bistro in Galway, Martin Shanahan from Fishy Fishy Café, Kinsale, and Rory O’Connell from Ballymaloe Cookery School will each host demos at the BIM/Bord Bia Seafood Extravaganza at SeaFest, which takes place in Galway Harbour this weekend (2 & 3 July).
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See Food at SeaFest

Galway is the place to be this weekend... Seafood Extravaganza

The Port of New Ross
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Invitation for Expression of Interest in Acquiring the Marshmeadows Terminal in the Port of New Ross, County Wexford

comprising of a jetty and adjoining lands...

The Phoenix
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World famous "Film Star" tall ship on it's way to Galway for weekend “SeaFest”

Just one of the highlights for the weekend ahead...

Foreshore Lease application. Photo credit Tom Szumski
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Further extension to consultation on Galway Bay test site

Closing date extended until the 2nd August...

Pictured on-board the Optimist are Finn and Lilian Furey from Oranmore, who are particularly looking forward to SeaFest’s ‘On the Water’ activities. SeaFest will take place at Galway Harbour on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd July. Photo Cr Andrew Downes
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Water Way To Go!

SeaFest Sails into Galway

Foreshore Lease application. Photo credit Tom Szumski
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Extension to public consultation on Galway Bay test site

The public notice period for the Marine Institute’s foreshore lease application to upgrade the Galway Bay Marine and…

Gerald Fleming, Met Eireann and Eleanor O’Rourke and Mick Gillooly, Marine Institute,check out an AR sandbox, used to explain how we map the seabed. The sandbox will be one of many interactive displays at the Marine Institute’s ‘Beneath our wild Atlantic’ exhibition during SeaFest 2-3 July.Photo Copyright Aengus McMahon
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Global leaders in Maritime Innovation to convene in Galway

Industry Leaders Focus on Innovating for our Marine Future at Our Ocean Wealth 2016 Conference in Galway

Irish Shipping Volumes up 2% during Q1 2016
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Irish Shipping Volumes up 2% during Q1 2016

Shipping and port activity increase when compared to the corresponding period of 2015

Public Consultation on Galway Bay Marine and Renewable Energy Test Site Lease application
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Public Consultation on Galway Bay Marine and Renewable Energy Test Site Lease application

A public consultation is underway on the Marine Institute’s application for a foreshore lease to upgrade the Galway…

: SeaFest Ahoy! Marking ‘European Maritime Day’ (20th May) to launch SeaFest 2016 is RNLI’s Stormy Stan, with Finn and Lillian Furey from Oranmore, on board an optimist. Photo Credit - Andrew Downes
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See it all at SeaFest

Ireland's Maritime Festival, Galway

Harnessing Our Ocean Wealth Conference 2016
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REGISTRATION FOR THIRD ANNUAL OUR OCEAN WEALTH CONFERENCE NOW OPEN

1st July in Galway...

Canadian Ambassador to Ireland, Kevin Vickers, Peter Heffernan and students from Calasanctius Secondary school in Oranmore.
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Canadian Ambassador visits Marine Institute and meets local students

Link between Ireland and Canada increase's...

NoSoAT 2015 team
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Apply now to join North South Atlantic Training Transect (NoSoAT 2016)

Call for applications closing 23rd May 2016

TRASNA crew onboard the RV Celtic Explorer
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International team to map Atlantic on RV Celtic Explorer

Ireland expands seabed mapping footprint.

DCU – St Patricks Campus and the Marine Institute run pilot marine classes for student teachers
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Bringing the Ocean into the Classroom

DCU – St Patricks Campus and the Marine Institute run pilot marine classes for student teachers

Irish Maritime Transport Economist Vol 13 available now.
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IMTE reports strong growth for all traffic modes through Irish Ports

Irish Maritime Transport Economist Vol 13 available now...

Waves. Image credit Cushla DromgoolRegan
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Upgrade planned for Galway Bay Marine and Renewable Energy Test Site

Statement re lease application for Galway Bay Marine and Renewable Energy Test Site

Marlin Spikin' Miller sets sail once more. Photograph by Niall Keogh
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Marlin Spikin’ Miller sets sail once more!

The miniature sailboat has set sail once again. Who knows where she'll go next...

Aquaculture. Picture Credit to David Branigan.
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€7 million project to support sustainable growth in aquaculture

This project will also support Ireland's vision for aquaculture...

Oceanology International 2016
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Showcasing Irish Marine Innovation at Oceanology International

We’re at Oceanology International with some of Ireland’s most innovative marine technology companies...

Marine Institute Head Office, Rinville, Oranmore, Co. Galway.
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Vacancy for Director at Marine Institute

Closing date for Director of Marine Environment and Food Safety Services applications is 12pm, Friday - 18th March…

Bursar's 2016
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Student Bursars Wanted for Work Experience Programme

Exciting student opportunities for summer 2016...

RV Celtic Voyager and RV Celtic Explorer - Photographer Andrew Downes
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Ireland's researchers at sea in 2016

Busy year ahead for National Research Vessels, RV Celtic Explorer and RV Celtic Voyager

Mr Gerry Finn, Director, Northern & Western Regional Assembly and NCP Ireland for Interreg Atlantic Area; Dr Fiona Grant, International Programmes, Marine Institute; Mr John Evans, Director, Policy Innovation & Research Services, Marine Institute; Dr Séan McCarthy, Hyperion Ltd and Mr Michael O' Brien, Programme Liaison Officer, Northern & Western Regional Assembly and NCP Ireland for Interreg Atlantic Area
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Marine Opportunities in EU funding

Marine researchers attend workshop titled 'Cross Cutting Marine Opportunities in EU Funding'