Discover the microscopic marvels of the ocean at Galway Science and Technology Festival. The Marine Institute and the Explorers Education Programme will showcase marine science at the 2025 Galway Science […]
PML and IBM unveil AI for ocean health. Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) is pleased to announce the release of an innovative AI ‘foundation model’ for observing Earth’s oceans, in collaboration […]
Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) welcomes the RRS Sir David Attenborough to Plymouth. The scientific research ship is visiting Plymouth on her way to the Antarctic summer season. The RRS Sir David Attenborough, one of the world’s most advanced […]
New data buoy deployed at Lough Furnace to strengthen climate change monitoring and guide climate action. The Marine Institute has successfully deployed a state-of-the-art data buoy in the tidal Lough Furnace, […]
Over 600 visitors celebrate Culture Night at Marine Institute’s A Night to Sea. The Marine Institute welcomed over 600 visitors to its headquarters in Oranmore, Co Galway for ‘A Night […]
Diatoms reveal survival strategy under nutrient co-limitation. New research reveals a hierarchy of nutrient stress responses in marine diatoms faced with nitrogen and phosphorus co-limitation. Scientists at the Marine Biological Association […]
What decades of data on plankton populations are telling us about climate change. Unique long term UK-led ocean monitoring may explain why plankton populations thousands of miles apart are rising […]
Celebrating the third anniversary of the RV Tom Crean. The Marine Institute celebrates the third anniversary of its state-of-the-art research vessel, the RV Tom Crean. Since arriving in Galway Harbour on 18th July […]
Invasive salmon, clams and seaweed are next threats to biodiversity in Britain. Experts update watchlist of species to watch out for in next 10 years. Pink salmon, Purple Asian clams, marine […]
Marine Institute celebrates Brittas Bay NS as National Explorers Ocean Champions. The Marine Institute is delighted to announce that Brittas Bay Mixed National School, Co. Wicklow, has been awarded the […]
Marine Institute launches Annual Impact Report 2024. The Marine Institute has launched its Annual Impact Report 2024, reflecting on the remarkable achievements of the organisation over the past year. The report […]
Monitoring Microscopic Marine Life – Bridging Traditional and Modern Identification Methods Published by Marine Directorate Communications In the first of a new series of blogs Professor Mark Inall, Chief Scientific […]
Pairing old and new technologies could unlock advances in plankton science. New study, that included Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML), scientists, highlights the benefits of existing long-term monitoring programmes and emerging technologies […]
Climate change is overhauling marine nutrient cycles. Computer models reveal how human-driven climate change will dramatically overhaul critical nutrient cycles in the ocean. In the Proceedings of the National Academy of […]
Much improved fish health and biology for Mowi Scotland in 2024. A good performance for Mowi Scotland in 2024 with significant improvements in salmon health, welfare and performance. The year […]
Two Marine Institute laboratories achieve ‘My Green Lab’ Certification. Two laboratory teams within the Marine Institute have recently achieved green certification status as part of the ‘My Green Lab’ accreditation […]
Leading MBA researcher receives prestigious ERC funding award. A leading researcher from the Marine Biological Association (MBA) has received a significant funding boost from the European Research Council (ERC). NERC Independent Research Fellow Dr […]