Exploring Our Marine - A Changing Ocean Climate
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Exploring Our Marine with the Marine Institute - A Changing Ocean Climate

A Changing Ocean Climate

Cushla Dromgool-Regan with Anna Quinn and Dr Noirín Burke from the Explorers Education Programme based in Galway, getting ready to distribute the My Explorers Seashore Guide Workbook now also available in Irish Mo Threoir Don Chladach Leabhar Oibre to schools taking part in the Marine Institute’s Explorers Education Programme. Photo Joe Regan.
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Explorers Education Programme a highlight at international CommOCEAN Conference

Connecting children, parents, teachers and the media with the seashore in Ireland.

Fishing Boat. Photo courtesy of the Marine Institute.
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New technologies may help skippers avoid unwanted catches

The IFISH project is encouraging fishers to participate in the project and assist in developing a useful information…

Exploring Our Marine - Our Atlantic Ocean
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Exploring Our Marine with the Marine Institute - Our Atlantic Ocean

Our Atlantic Ocean

Lehanagh Pool sea site, Connemara, Co. Galway.
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The Marine Institute joins Atlantic collaboration for sustainable aquaculture

ASTRAL (All Atlantic Ocean Sustainable, Profitable and Resilient Aquaculture).

Shark diaramma by Wexford primary school children. Photo Padraic Creedan, The Explorers Education Programme Outreach Officer.
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Sharks and children from Wexford primary school features on RTE news2day

They recently took part in the Marine Institute Explorers Education Programme.

Explorers Outreach officer Carmel Madigan shows off the project workbook 'An Ocean of Stories – My Explorers Personal Story' where she will be working with classes remotely in County Clare.
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Explorers Team: Creating ocean champions in County Clare

New resources for primary school teachers and children.

An adult Atlantic salmon jumping from the water. Picture credit to Mikkel René Andersen
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Captive-bred salmon perform poorly in the wild and do not enhance wild populations

New research led by scientists at University College Cork

Exploring Our Marine - Making Waves
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Exploring Our Marine with the Marine Institute

Making Waves

Hugo Johnston and his father Graham Johnston from the Marine Institute explore Ireland’s first “Sea Science - the Wild Atlantic” at Galway City Museum during its official launch by Michael Creed TD Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine. “Sea Science - the Wild Atlantic” is a free exhibition and is a partnership between the Marine Institute and Galway City Museum. Photo:Andrew Downes, xposure
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Top accolade for Sea Science as Galway City Museum receives Tripadvisor 2020 Travellers’ Choice award

For Top Tourist Attraction in Ireland.

Marine Institute and NPWS breeding programme aims to safeguard rare freshwater pearl mussels
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Marine Institute and NPWS breeding programme aims to safeguard rare freshwater pearl mussels

through a pilot captive breeding programme based at the Marine Institute's Newport Research Facility in Co Mayo.

Exploring Our Marine - Oceans and Human Health
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Exploring Our Marine with the Marine Institute

Oceans and Human Health

SmartBay Ireland announces new Master's in Research Scholarship with GMIT
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SmartBay Ireland announces new Master's in Research Scholarship with GMIT

aims to develop a suite of post primary educational resources in the field of marine renewable energy.

Exploring Our Marine - Shellfish safety
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Exploring Our Marine with the Marine Institute

Shellfish safety

Image Credit Jonathan White
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Ireland - Europe's island in the "Goldilocks" zone for rich marine resources by Lorna Siggins

Ireland is in the sweetest "Goldilocks zone" when it comes to marine resources.

Nephrops emerging from burrow
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International scientists collaborating on Smart Lobster project in Galway Bay

using the EMSO SmartBay Observatory.

Marine Institute Headquaters, Rinville, Oranmore, Co Galway.
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‘Sea’ the future together: Message of new Marine Institute video

Inspiring Ireland and its people to safeguard and harness our ocean wealth.

The next generation at the heart of our ocean’s future. Photo Brian Lougheed.
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The next generation at the heart of our ocean’s future

Increasing our understanding of our ocean wealth, not just in Ireland but further afield.

Mid Atlantic Ridge Underwater Mountain 3D, EM302, RV Celtic Explorer
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INFOMAR is laying the foundation for mapping and understanding our ocean resources and growing out ocean economy

INFOMAR has achieved global recognition.

A view underwater at Na Machairi Co Kerry. Photo Daniel Rodrigues.
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Nature’s Untapped Treasure Chest – Marine Biodiscovery in Ireland

The Marine Institute funded the National Marine Biodiscovery Laboratory in Ireland (NMBLI)

Health supplements powered by the Ocean
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Health supplements powered by the Ocean

Fish have long been part of the human diet and often considered as 'brain food'.

Shellfish toxicity - Warning advice remains in place for recreational gathering of shellfish
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Shellfish toxicity - Warning advice remains in place for recreational gathering of shellfish

due to the presence of toxins.

Our Ocean: Our Health and Wellbeing. Photo courtesy of Niall Meehan, Sea Studio.
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A sea swimming experience

Sea water is known to have benefits for the skin and has been shown to have a positive effect on mental health.

Our Ocean: Our Health and Wellbeing. Photo courtesy of Niall Meehan, Sea Studio.
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Our Ocean: Our Health and Wellbeing

the ocean can also help people with particular health conditions.

Surface ocean carbon dioxide observations collected on the RV Celtic Explorer contribute to global science
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Surface ocean carbon dioxide observations collected on the RV Celtic Explorer contribute to global science

published in the Surface Ocean Carbon Atlas (SOCAT).

Exploring Ireland’s Seashore through Science, Maths, Geography, English and Art the Explorers Education Programme Summer Teacher Training Course 2020
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The Explorers Education Programme Summer Teachers Training Courses 2020

now open for Bookings.

Ocean observations and forecasting in Ireland’s seas. Photo Andrew Downes, XPOSURE
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Ocean observations and forecasting in Ireland’s seas

to observe and understand how our ocean is changing.

Fish Health Unit Report of Activities Undertaken in 2018 and 2019
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High level of compliance with fish health controls in Ireland

Fish Health Unit Report of Activities Undertaken in 2018 and 2019.

Annual Ocean Climate Survey 2019. Photo Tomas Szumski.
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A Changing Ocean Climate

Oceans of Learning

Walk by the Coast, Bray, Wicklow. Photo Daniel Farrell and Ann Robinson, Coast Monkey.
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A deep dive into Ireland’s Seascapes

Support implementation of Ireland's National Marine Planning Framework.

Senior Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Ocean Ecosystems and Climate
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Marine Institute Senior Post-Doctoral Fellowship Call 2020

Ocean Ecosystems and Climate

The tale of Cill Stifeen, Co Clare
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Oceans of Learning series celebrates Art of the Ocean

With poetry, myths and legends, colouring and drawing activities.

Exploring Our Marine - Ports and Shipping
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Exploring Our Marine with the Marine Institute

Ports and Shipping

The future is bright for Ireland’s shipping and shipping services sector
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The future is bright for Ireland’s shipping and shipping services sector

Ports and shipping the focus of Oceans of Learning series

Dingle Bay - Cromane - Oyster Farmers. Image Róisín Curé
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Coastal communities share how important the Ocean is to their communities

Ireland and Wales join forces to show case their coastal lives and the impact of climate change.

John Joyce
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Explorers Education Programme launches the ‘Sea how to Draw’ classes online with cartoonist John Joyce

Fourteen online drawing classes.

Marine Institute's Newport Research Facility, Co Mayo.
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Combining knowledge in aquaculture research to support industry and coastal communities

Aquaculture research is an important element of the work carried out at the Marine Institute's Newport Research…

Marine Institute announces new Eoin Sweeney Scholarship Award. Image credit PLOCAN.
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Marine Institute announces new Eoin Sweeney Scholarship Award

In collaboration with PLOCAN (Oceanic Platform of the Canary Islands) in Spain.

SeaFest Cork 2019. Photo Andrew Downes XPOSURE
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SeaFest shortlisted for prestigious PR Award

SeaFest has been shortlisted for a prestigious national PR award.

Explorers meet the team - Carmel
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The Marine Institute’s Meet the Explorers Team primary school campaign connects us to the ocean through art activities

Promoting the UN's World Oceans Day theme of innovation for a sustainable ocean.

The IMTA Impaqt pilot site at Lehanagh Pool, Ireland.
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Growing together to benefit all – the future of Aquaculture

Aquaculture is the farming of animals in the water.

Smartbay Observatory infographic
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Exploring Our Marine with the Marine Institute

Smartbay Observatory

Nephrops burrow
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TV Dinners – Surveying the Dublin Bay Prawn populations in Ireland

Scientists at the Marine Institute assess Nephrops populations by carrying out Underwater TV Surveys

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IMDO Q1 2020 iShip index

The latest IMDO iShip index for Q1 2020

Mussel been opened and tested in the Marine Institute lab. Photo Andrew Downes, XPOSURE
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From sea to plate - The science behind Ireland’s Seafood

supported by a range of scientific programmes.

Marine Institute Residue Lab. Photo Andrew Downes, Xposure
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Marine Institute Cullen Scholarship Programme 2020

Call for proposals from academic institutions to host Cullen Scholars.

Irish Marine Data Buoy Observation Network
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Exploring Our Marine with the Marine Institute

Irish Marine Data Buoy Observation Network

DIAS scientists collect unique data from the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean. Photo Credit: SEA-SEIS Team
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DIAS scientists collect unique data from the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean

The SEA-SEIS project.

Explorers meet the team - Meryvn
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Explorers Fun Ocean Activities provide opportunity to win Ocean Champion Spot Prizes for Primary School children.

to support their stay-at-home learning

National Workplace Wellbeing Day
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Marine Institute on board for Ireland’s National Workplace Wellbeing Day

National Workplace Wellbeing Day is a nationwide campaign designed to help improve employee wellbeing.

Marine Institute celebrates Poetry Day Ireland with Odes to Our Ocean
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Marine Institute celebrates Poetry Day Ireland with Odes to Our Ocean

by sharing a selection of poems that celebrate the power of our seas and oceans.

Fabio Sacchetti of INFOMAR / Marine Institute delivers part of the INFOMAR MSc module to students on board the RV Celtic Voyager in February 2020.
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A new INFOMAR Masters Module with Maynooth University

A joint partnership between the Department of Geography at the National University of Ireland, Maynooth (NUIM) and…

Dr Noirin Burke from the Explorers Education Programme introduces up to 50 fourth year pre-service teachers from Mary Immaculate College to teaching children about the wonders of the seashore on Grattan beach in Galway. Photo Anne Dolan.
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The Explorers Education Programme engages with pre-service teachers at Mary Immaculate College for the first time

Teaching children about the marine in the classroom.

Taking the temperature of the Atlantic
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Exploring Our Marine with the Marine Institute

Taking the temperature of the Atlantic

Meet the Explorers Team
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Free Explorers Fun Ocean Facts and Lesson Plans for Primary School children

At www.explorers.ie

SeaFest 2019 Cork.
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SeaFest Announcement

and European Maritime Day.

Our ocean is our greatest natural resource
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Exploring Our Marine with the Marine Institute

Our ocean is our greatest natural resource

Jacob Bentley, a PhD student at the Scottish Association for Marine Science and Cullen Fellow at the Marine Institute
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Cullen Fellow co-creates a food web model for the Irish Sea

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Marine Institute celebrates Newport 300 with Lecture Series
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POSTPONED Marine Institute celebrates Newport 300 with Lecture Series

With 65 years of Burrishoole research.

TY students splash into science at the Marine Institute.
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TY students splash into science at the Marine Institute

Participated in a range of activities at the headquarters in Oranmore, Galway.

Tugann scoláirí Idirbhliana faoin eolaíocht ag Foras na Mara
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Tugann scoláirí Idirbhliana faoin eolaíocht ag Foras na Mara

Cuireadh fáilte roimh chúigear scoláire is fiche as Maigh Eo, Gaillimh, Ros Comáin, an Clár, Cill Dara, Cairlinn,…

Buaileann Diúc agus Bandiúc Cambridge le Foras na Mara i rith a gcéad chuairt oifigiúil ar Éirinn. Image Cr Julien Behal Photography
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Buaileann Diúc agus Bandiúc Cambridge le Foras na Mara i rith a gcéad chuairt oifigiúil ar Éirinn

Dírítear ar ról ríthábhachtach an aigéin inár saol agus na gníomhartha chun é a chosaint do ghlúnta sa todhchaí.

The Marine Institute in collaboration with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade today, Friday 28th February 2020, launched the Network of Arctic Researchers in Ireland (NARI). Pictured is Liam Lacey, Marine Institute, Dr Audrey Morley of NUI Galway and President of NARI, Dakota Holmes, NUI Galway and Ciara Delaney, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
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A new Network for Arctic Researchers in Ireland

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The Marine Institute's Remotely Operated Vehicle - ROV Holland 1
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Exploring Our Marine with the Marine Institute

No matter how far you live from the shore, the ocean affects our lives

European Maritime Day 2020, 14 & 15 May 2020, Cork, Ireland. Register to the annual event where ocean leaders meet
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European Maritime Day 2020 - Register to the annual event where ocean leaders meet

14 & 15 May 2020, Cork, Ireland.

Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science at the Marine Institute
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Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science

Almost 70% of the women working at the Marine Institute work in science and research

Bluefin Tuna, Donegal Bay. Photo courtesy of David Morrissey and Inland Fisheries Ireland.
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Tuna CHART 2020 - Bluefin tuna scientific catch-tag-and-release angling fishery 2020

Successful data collection in 2020 fishery will underpin potential for future years

Paul Connolly, CEO of the Marine Institute and Debbi Pedreschi, member of the Marine Institute's Get Greener Team.
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Marine Institute marks Sustainability Week with new Environmental Strategy

Organisations required to achieve a 33% reduction in energy usage by the end of 2020.

Attendees at the ICES WKSHAKS Workshop in the Marine Institute, Oranmore, Co. Galway.
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ICES workshop aims to map deepwater sharks in the North-East Atlantic

Experts in shark biology, data and mapping recently met at the Marine Institute's headquarters in Oranmore, Co…

Tom Rossiter, a PhD student at the National University of Ireland, Galway (NUI Galway) and a Marine Institute funded Cullen Fellow. Photo Andrew Downes, XPOSURE
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Cullen Fellow developing methods to map Ireland’s seaweed species

Tom Rossiter is a PhD student at the National University of Ireland, Galway.

2019 Migratory Fish Stock Assessment bursar students - Paul and Conor. Photo Danielle Crowley.
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Students invited to apply for the Marine Institute’s 2020 Bursary Scholarship Programme

View the bursaries available and get the application form in by the 12th February.

Vera Quinlan with the Argo Float onboard their yacht Danu.
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Argo float deployed in Atlantic by Galway family

Argo Floats are deployed across the world's oceans and distribute real-time information.