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Jellyfish are vital to our commercial fisheries. Researchers at Queen’s University Belfast have coined jellyfish, ‘the gingerbread house’, conveying their newly discovered role in providing both food and shelter to […]
Norwegian science institute submits oceans report. In November 2018, 150 ocean experts from over 150 countries met in Bergen, Norway, to discuss critical science-based actions in response to the problems […]
UN recognises UK science excellence in shellfish safety. UK expertise and leadership in shellfish safety has been recognised by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) with […]
A James Cook University scientist says an innovative study has revealed new evidence that eating fish may help prevent asthma. Professor Andreas Lopata from JCU’s Australian Institute of Tropical Health […]
French Ambassador visits Marine Institute. The Marine Institute recently welcomed the Ambassador of France in Ireland, His Excellency Stephane Crouzat, and Attaché for Science and Technology Marc Daumas to the […]
Havyard ferries making fjords greener. Havyard delivered the third battery-run ferry for the Hareid–Sulesund route to Fjord1 today, and the Sulafjord is thereby ready to become a green fjord. In […]
Engineering our Future Generation through Games. The Marine Institute, SmartBay, Galway Atlantaquaria and Galway City Museum hosted a fun ‘Pasta Pressure’ workshop and showcased the world beneath the waves of […]
West coast USA waters showing more productivity. The ocean off the West Coast of the USA is shifting from several years of unusually warm conditions, marked by the marine heat […]
The 12th International Lobster Biology and Management Conference and Workshop is coming to Fremantle, 18-23 October 2020 Western Rock Lobster and the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development are pleased […]
Pacific Community hosts Norwegian fish scientists. The Pacific Community (SPC) hosted a delegation of Norwegian fisheries and aquaculture scientists and marine resources managers to scope out ways of sharing Norway’s […]
Importance of Highlands and Islands marine resource highlighted in new report. The Highlands and Islands of Scotland has enormous potential in developing the marine economy according to a new study. […]
Contest to pioneer sustainable tuna fishing. Marine-science graduate students and postdoctoral researchers interested in helping to pioneer the next generation of sustainable tuna fishing initiatives — especially to reduce bycatch and protect […]
Coral reef parks contain less fish biomass. Marine scientists from WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society) and other groups examining the ecological status of coral reefs across the Indian and Pacific oceans […]
Climate change shifting fisheries productivity. Fish provide a vital source of protein for over half the world’s population, with over 56 million people employed by or subsisting on fisheries. But […]
Marine Institute invest in industry led projects. Irish companies, Bio-marine Ingredients Ireland (BII) and Technology From Ideas Ltd, (TfI) have recently been awarded funding under the Marine Institute’s Industry-led Award […]
Shellfish stocks and fisheries review. The Marine Institute and Bord Iascaigh Mhara’s annual Shellfish Stocks and Fisheries Review 2018 was presented at the Irish Skipper Expo, held at Galway Bay Hotel […]
Clinicians honoured for medical fish skin research. Kerecis, the company pioneering the use of fish skin in tissue regeneration, today announced that the President of Iceland, HE Gudni Johannesson, has […]
The Canadian Government is helping to protect endangered whales, announcing significant investments in scientific research. Canada’s whales are iconic and breathtaking animals that are a vital part of our marine […]
Aodhan Fitzgerald Research Vessel Operations – For the past 13 years, Aodhán Fitzgerald, Research Vessel Operations Manager at the Marine Institute has been coordinating the operations of Ireland’s two research vessels, […]
A new Marine Protected Area at Gaspé Peninsula. The health and protection of our oceans is essential for our environment and our economy. The Government of Canada has made significant […]
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