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

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"

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

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

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

A unique opportunity in marine studies...

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...

3rd Public Information Evening - Thursday, 21 July at 7.30 pm, Connemara Coast Hotel, Furbo, Galway.
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Public Meeting on Galway Bay Marine and Renewable Energy Test Site

3rd Public Information Evening - Thursday, 21 July at 7.30 pm, Connemara Coast Hotel, Furbo, Galway.

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...

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...

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

Bursar Induction Day 2016, MI Rinville
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Marine Institute summer bursar programme is back!

The annual Marine Institute bursar programme begins this month (June 2016)...

Atlantic Ocean Climate Scholars 2016
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Scholarships for Atlantic Ocean Climate Scholars

Applicants can apply online until Friday 3 June 2016 at 18:00 UTC.

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…

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

Speakers at the Research Vessel Users Conference included (L-R) Mr Aodhan Fitzgerald, Manager, Research Vessels Operations, Marine Institute; Rosemarie Butler, Research Vessel Operations, Marine Institute; Kevin Sheehan, Advanced Mapping Services, Marine Institute; Dr Florian Le Pape, Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies; Dr Jens Carlsson, UCD and Mekayla Dale, Advanced Mapping Services / Ulster University.
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Ocean Explorers gather at Marine Institute, Oranmore

Over 70 marine scientists attended the Research Vessel Users Conference at the Marine Institute.

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...

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…

L-R Tommy Furey, Marine Institute; Pat McMullin, Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries; Sicily Kariuki, Parliamentary Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries; Dr Paul Connolly, Director of Fisheries Ecosystems Advisory Services, Marine Institute; Professor Micheni Ntiba, Secretary General of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries; Anthony Njaramba, Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, Mombasa County; Ms Susan Imende, Director of Policy, Research and Regulation
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Kenyan Delegation from the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries visit the Marine Institute

On Wednesday 17 March, the Marine Institute hosted a delegation of officials from the Kenyan Ministry of Agriculture…

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New Board Members Appointed to Marine Institute

The Marine Institute’s new Board met for the first time this week at the Institute’s headquarters in Oranmore,…

Bursar's 2016
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Student Bursars Wanted for Work Experience Programme

Exciting student opportunities for summer 2016...

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Professor Mário Ruivo Prize

"Your Ocean, Your Future" Contest - New Deadline

Researchers are invited to apply for funding for transnational joint research projects within the Marine Biotechnology ERA- NET framework.
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Inspiration from the Ocean – Marine Biodiscovery

Researchers are invited to apply for funding for transnational joint research projects within the Marine…

Marine Institute Head Office, Rinville, Oranmore, Co. Galway. Photo courtesy of Tomas Szumski, Marine Institute..
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A Look Back at 2015...

As we go full steam into the year ahead, lets take a quick look back at 2015...

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'