Loophead Summer Hedge School, County Clare is one of the ten Explorers Education Programme Outreach centres that ran seashore safari's for primary school students in 2017
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December 29, 2017
A successful year of increasing ocean literacy in Irish primary schools

The Explorers Education Programme reached a record number of children and teachers in 2017

The RV Celtic Voyager celebrates its 20th year of operations (July 1997-2017).
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December 28, 2017
RV Celtic Voyager celebrates 20 years

The Marine Institute's RV Celtic Voyager celebrates 20 years of service July 1997-2017

PRIMROSE group includes ten research and SME partners from five countries
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December 27, 2017
Marine Institute Lead New Project in Predicting Shellfish Safety

PRIMROSE three year project is worth 2.7 Million Euro.

Marine Institute, Oranmore. Pic Cr Tom Szumski
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December 22, 2017
2017 a year of growth, discovery, outreach and engagement for the Marine Institute

relating to national marine research, technology, development and innovation.

World Champion flyboarders created swirls of excitement with acrobatic and daredevil displays powering through the air on jets of seawater during Seafest 2017.Photo: Andrew Downes, xposure
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December 18, 2017
SeaFest returns to Galway in 2018

Ireland's biggest and most spectacular maritime festival
SAVE THE DATE

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December 14, 2017
€108,000 awarded in funding to early stage researchers

In 2017 the Marine Institute awarded €108,000 in grant-aid funding.

Speakers on the new 2018-2020 Horizon Work Programme
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December 12, 2017
Marine Funding Opportunities from the Horizon 2020 (2018 -2020) Work Programmes

An information day, 'Sustainable Growth in the Atlantic Area: H2020 – A Key Investment Driver,' on the new 2018-2020…

Salmon losses at Connemara Fish Farms caused by Jellyfish Pic Credit David Branigan
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December 8, 2017
Salmon losses at Connemara Fish Farms caused by Jellyfish

Such jelly fish incursions are natural phenomena.

Breaching beaked whale Photo credit: Ashley Bennison
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November 30, 2017
Scientists uncover important habitat of elusive beaked whales

during a recent survey on the RV Celtic Voyager near the Rockall Trough

Collaborating for better marine resource management at INFOMAR Seminar
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November 21, 2017
Collaborating for better marine resource management at INFOMAR Seminar

highlighting the impact and value of Ireland’s national seabed mapping programme.

Marine Institute Singers to perform Christmas Concert December 9
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November 17, 2017
Marine Institute Singers to perform Christmas Concert December 9

Along with Anna-Louise Costello & Cólaiste Éinde Choirs.

The Marine Institute Celebrates Science Week
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November 10, 2017
The Marine Institute Celebrates Science Week

Celebrating Science Week is really easy, and you can get involved in lots of different ways.

Meetings on changes to the National at Sea Catch Sampling Programme 17-19 November
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November 10, 2017
Meetings on changes to the National at Sea Catch Sampling Programme 17-19 November

Please attend a meeting near you.

Kenyan Marine Fisheries Research Institute
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November 9, 2017
Agreement between the Marine Institute and Kenyan Marine Fisheries Research Institute

Increased level of marine ideas for both.

Pacific Oysters. Photographer Fionn O'Fearghail
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November 7, 2017
New video highlights shellfish safety services at the Marine Institute

Plus a new shellfish safety reporting website was launched at the end of the summer.

INvertebrateIT Project
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October 27, 2017
INvertebrateIT Project Launched

The INvertebrateIT consortium consists of seven partners from five European countries.

Marine Institute Headquarters
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October 23, 2017
Appointments to the Board of the Marine Institute

Four vacancies on the Board of the Marine Institute

Ifremer Logo
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October 23, 2017
Agreement between Ifremer and the Marine Institute

Peter Heffernan, Chief Executive of the Irish Marine Institute, and François Jacq, CEO of Ifremer, have signed an…

Galway Bay Tide Gauge 16 Oct 2017
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October 20, 2017
Facts & Figures from Storm Ophelia

Ophelia brings unusual surge event to Galway

Pupils from Coláiste Croí Mhuire, An Spidéal with Conall O'Malley, Scientific & Technical Officer, Marine Institute
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October 20, 2017
TY pupils’ marine science drifter experiment ends up in Scottish waters

Spiddal School Science Project to understand our seas ends up in Scottish Waters

European Marine Board
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October 19, 2017
Marine Institute hosts European Marine Board gathering in Galway

European Marine Board meet in Galway to further knowledge of the ocean through marine science and innovation.

Storm Ophelia 16th October 2017
News :  
October 16, 2017
The Marine Institute is closed today Monday 16th October 2017

Due to dangerous weather conditions due to the approach of 'Ophelia'.

Marine Institute Headquarters
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October 13, 2017
Canada’s Environment & Climate Change Minister visits Marine Institute to advance Atlantic Ocean cooperation

A new wave of transatlantic cooperation for Ireland & Canada

Explorers Education Programme and Leave No Trace at the 2017 Ploughing Championships. Minister Ring and Minister Humphreys both visited the stand congratulating the team on the display and educational resources that were present.
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September 29, 2017
A sample of the ocean is found in the midlands during the 2017 Ploughing Championships

Ocean & Environmental awareness

Sea Strike animation generates awareness of human impact on the Ocean
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August 29, 2017
Sea Strike animation generates awareness of human impact on the Ocean

MaREI Centre for Marine & Renewable Energy recently released a short fun animation...

Irish Shipping Volumes rise by 1% in Q2 2017
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August 24, 2017
Irish Shipping Volumes rise by 1% in Q2 2017

when compared to the corresponding period of 2016.

Build Your Own Unknown launched at Seafest 2017. LtoR: Dr Andy Wheeler, UCC; Artist Louise Manifold, Joanna McGlynn, Tulca; Cushla Dromgool-Regan, Marine Institute and Denise McDonagh.Photograph Andrew Downes, Xposure
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August 18, 2017
Primary School marine science and art project short listed for Allianz Business to Arts Award

"Build Your Own Unknown"...

Chief scientist Ciaran O’Donnell, Marine Institute with the BBC One Show film crew before the WESPAS survey. Photograph Fionn O'Fearghail
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August 15, 2017
WESPAS acoustic survey of herring and boarfish completed

and were joined by the BBC "One Show" for the 2nd leg

Follow the Lancer's position - the red line is the sailboat’s current position 28th July 2017.
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July 28, 2017
The unmanned miniature Lancer Boat heading back to Ireland

Track the Lancer to see where it will end up? It may be near you?

Remotely Operated Vehicle Holland 1. Image Credit Marine Institute
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July 26, 2017
ROV Holland I concluded research operation at R116 accident site

The ROV team have concluded a search operation at the R116 accident site.

International event ‘Soapbox Science’ comes to Galway for the first time featuring participating scientists from NUI Galway, GMIT, Marine Institute and IT Sligo to promote the visibility of women in science.
News & Events :  
July 13, 2017
Marine Institute scientist takes to the streets of Galway to talk women in science

‘Soapbox Science’ comes to Galway

Shipping & Maritime Transport Driving Ireland’s Blue Growth
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July 7, 2017
Shipping & Maritime Transport Driving Ireland’s Blue Growth

Ireland's marine economy is outperforming Ireland's general economy

RTE Nationwide to showcase SeaFest 2017
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July 5, 2017
RTE Nationwide to showcase SeaFest 2017

Wednesday 5th July, 7.00pm on RTÉ One

Teenagers on the Safe Haven Ireland voyage enjoying the SeaFest 2017 festivities with Shauna Gillan CEO and Founder of Safe Haven Ireland, Dr John Killeen Chairman of the Marine Institute and Dr Peter Heffernan CEO of the Marine Institute. Photo by Andrew Downes, XPOSURE
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July 4, 2017
Brian Boru sets sail from Galway on Safe Haven Ireland voyage

Building community relationships in Ireland & empowering young people

Life and the Sea - A Commemorative event at SeaFest
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July 1, 2017
Life and the Sea - A Commemorative event at SeaFest

Recognising the heroism of the men & women of our rescue services

Sixth Class of Northampton National School Kinvara, Scoil Bhríghde Naofa, pupils Aiobhean Barry and Moya Coppinger with the Norwegian Ambassador Elsa Berit Eikeland at the Amundsen Expedition held at the O'Donoghue Centre for Drama, Theatre and Performance at NUI Galway. Photo: Andrew Downes, Xposure .
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June 28, 2017
6th Class of Northampton National School Kinvara meet with Norwegian Ambassador

At the unique exhibition on Roald Amundsen's expedition to the South Pole

John Breslin, SmartBay Ireland and Francis Flannery, SonarSIM in preparation for this year’s event at National University of Galway on 29th June. More information at https://www.smartocean.ie/digital-ocean. Picture Credit Andrew Downes, XPOSURE
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June 22, 2017
Ireland's Marine Internet of things to the fore at Digital Ocean Conference 2017

Driving opportunities of a Connected Ocean for Ireland’s Offshore Economy

Amundsen Exhibition Opens at NUI Galway. Picture courtesy of the Fram Museum, Oslo.
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June 9, 2017
Amundsen Exhibition Opens at NUI Galway until July

Highlights the expeditions of the first Polar Explorer to navigate the South Pole

Discovering cold-water corals and sponges off the Irish continental shelf.
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June 2, 2017
Discovering cold-water corals and sponges off the Irish continental shelf.

Using the Marine Institute's remotely operated vehicle ROV Holland I

Navigate the RV Celtic Explorer with new virtual tour
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June 1, 2017
Navigate the Celtic Explorer with new virtual tour

Learn more about how research is carried out at sea

Irish Researcher and Fulbright Scholar Dr Triona McGrath at TEDxFulbright Dublin
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May 31, 2017
Irish Fulbright Scholar’s Talk on Ocean Climate selected by TED

“How Pollution is Changing the Ocean’s Chemistry”,

Irish Sea Cod Tagging Project
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May 17, 2017
Rewards for the capture of tagged Irish Sea cod

to create a better understanding of cod mortality, abundance...

Dr Peter Heffernan CEO Marine Institute, Jim O'Toole BIM Chief Executive, Maurice O'Gorman President Galway Chamber, Dr John Killeen Chair of Marine Institute and Johnny Donnelly Managing Director Arcana gathered in Galway for the SeaFest Information Evening on Wednesday 10 May.
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May 12, 2017
Galway Businesses on board for SeaFest 2017

Galway, Friday, 30th June - Sunday, 2nd July. Galway will be the place to be...

RV Celtic Voyager
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May 11, 2017
INFOMAR first seabed survey of six completed for 2017

Onboard the RV Celtic Voyager, off the south-east coast of Ireland.

Oibrithe deonacha ag teastáil le haghaidh Fhéile na Mara 2017
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May 9, 2017
Volunteers wanted for SeaFest 2017 in Galway

Ireland’s national maritime festival - Friday 30th of June to Sunday 2nd of July.

The RV Celtic Explorer crew members deploy the Lancer boat from the RV Celtic Explorer. Photo Louise Manifold.
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April 26, 2017
Miniature Lancer boat launched from the RV Celtic Explorer in the mid-Atlantic as part of a transatlantic mini-boat regatta

during the transatlantic voyage to St John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador.

Presenters at VIVALDI information day: L to R: Katrina Campbell (QUB), Me, Isabelle Arzul (IFREMER), Michaela Fox (QUB), Owen Donohoe (NUIG / AIT). Absent was Sharon Lynch from UCC. Photograph Cushla Dromgool-Regan
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April 26, 2017
European project VIVALDI workshop held at the Marine Institute

PreVenting and mItigating farmed biVALve DIseases

The 14th edition of the Irish Maritime Transport Economist
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April 25, 2017
Ireland’s port traffic remains strong in 2016 despite challenging trading environment

Launch of the Irish Maritime Transport Economist report.

PowerFly’s world-champion flyboarders will perform at SeaFest 2017 in Galway
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April 13, 2017
SeaFest 2017 expected to attract thousands to Galway

Friday, 30th June - Sunday, 02nd July...

Application to trade at SeaFest 2017
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April 13, 2017
Application to trade at SeaFest 2017 now open

Galway, 30th June – 02nd July 2017

Irish naval ship, marine research vessels and the tall ship ‘The Phonenix’ will be on display in Galway Harbour for SeaFest 2017. Photo Andrew Downes, Xposure.
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April 11, 2017
Galway businesses back SeaFest 2017

There will be loads to do and see for everyone in Galway, at Ireland's Maritime Festival, 30th June - 2nd July 2017…

Dr John Killeen Marine institute Chairman, Dr Peter Heffernan CEO Marine Institute and Donal Maguire Director of Aquaculture Development Services Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM)
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March 30, 2017
SeaFest expands in 2017 to offer a three day celebration

Galway gets ready for SeaFest 2017, 30th June - 2nd July

Micro Island - Connemara. Photograph by Tomasz Szumski
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March 30, 2017
‘Micro Island – Connemara’ runner up in EU competition highlights research of seaweeds in bio-economy

'AsMARA’ project

SILBO an autonomous glider finds its way to Ireland having travelled across the North Atlantic Gyre
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March 28, 2017
SILBO an autonomous glider finds its way to Ireland having travelled across the North Atlantic Gyre

gathering data from the ocean...

World renowned innovation expert Tom Kelley confirmed to speak at Our Ocean Wealth Summit June 2017
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March 23, 2017
World renowned innovation expert Tom Kelley confirmed to speak at Our Ocean Wealth Summit June 2017

Tom Kelley to stimulate innovative thinking...

Director – Policy, Innovation and Research Support Services
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March 23, 2017
Vacancy for Director at Marine Institute

An exciting and challenging opportunity to manage one of six service groups within the Marine Institute.

(L-R) Joanne McGlynn, TULCA Education co ordinator and Èabha, David, and Lauryn from Scòil Pàdraig Naofa, Cregmore, Co. Galway rediscover’ the Moytirra hydrothermal vents as part of the ‘Build your own Unknown’ art science project supported by the Explorers Education Programme. Photograph AengusMcMahon
Press Releases :  
March 22, 2017
Primary school pupils ‘rediscover’ the Moytirra hydrothermal vents found 3000m under the Ocean

“Build your own Unknown"

Transition Year Training Week at the Marine Institute in Galway photo Cushla Dromgool-Regan
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March 3, 2017
TY students dive into marine science and technology at Marine Institute

A full programme of marine related activities was planned...

The Marine Institute hosts Norwegian Ambassador’s visit to Galway
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February 27, 2017
The Marine Institute hosts Norwegian Ambassador’s visit to Galway

Her Excellency Else Berit Eikeland and Dr Peter Heffernan, CEO

The ten Explorers Education Programme™ centres met at Galway Atlantaquaria recently for a workshop and group training in the delivery of the modules to students in Sligo, Donegal, Mayo, Galway, Clare, Kerry, Cork, Waterford, Wicklow and Dublin. Photograph: Cushla Dromgool-Regan
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February 16, 2017
15,000 primary school children to benefit from the Explorers Marine Education Programme in 2017

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Irish Ports and Shipping volumes Q4 2016 - Bigstock Containers at Hong Kong Commerical Port
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February 15, 2017
Irish Ports and Shipping volumes Q4 2016

Irish consumption remains strong while bulk traffic contracts

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February 10, 2017
Beidh Féile na Mara ar siúl i nGaillimh ón 30 Meitheamh go dtí an 2 Iúil 2017

Féile spraíúil agus saor

Rare Slipper lobster ‘Tréan’ found off the coast of Aran Islands. Photo Garry Kendellen
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February 9, 2017
Rare Slipper lobster ‘Tréan’ found off the coast of Aran Islands

Exotic lobster finds itself new home in Galway

New marine themed course offered through the Explorers Education Programme
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February 1, 2017
New marine themed course through the Explorers Education Programme™

Bringing the ocean to the classroom...

Student Bursars Wanted for Work Experience Programme 2017
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January 25, 2017
Student Bursars Wanted

Exciting student opportunities for summer 2017...

SeaFest 2017
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January 23, 2017
Arcana appointed to stage SeaFest 2017

See you in Galway. Save the date: June 30th - July 2nd.

Adelie Penguins on Snow. Copyright Travel Wild Expeditions
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January 10, 2017
World's largest marine protected area declared in Antarctica

Ross Sea to become world's largest marine protected area.