Unprecedented wild salmon conservation study brings hope to endangered species. Wild salmon populations in Scotland, now classified as ‘endangered’ on the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List, have declined […]
Biological and Gastronomic Significance of Fish Eggs By Dimitris Pafras (PhD Candidate in Marine Biology & Fisheries Dynamics) Fish eggs, or roe, are much more than just a reproductive feature […]
MEP Maria Walsh, launches the EU BlueLightS programme in Ireland. MEP Maria Walsh, has this week launched the EU BlueLightS programme in Ireland funded by the EU Horizon Europe, at the Marine […]
Beaver dams function as traps which delay the distribution of pollutants, improving the quality of downstream water, new research led by the University of Stirling has shown. Scientists say the […]
British SME ZeroUSV is one step closer to offering the world’s first charter fleet of fully autonomous uncrewed surface vessels after its inaugural Oceanus12 touched the water for the first time […]
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 […]
A decade of partnership making waves! Explorers Inspire Future Teachers at DCU Spring 2025 marks a 10-year collaboration between the Marine Institute Explorers Education Programme and Dublin City University – […]
Lindaren AG Accelerates Its Sustainability Commitment with Friend of the Earth Initiatives The World Sustainability Organization Applauds the Swiss Company’s Growing Environmental Leadership The World Sustainability Organization (WSO) is thrilled to announce […]
TY Students Dive into Marine Science at the Marine Institute The Marine Institute is delighted to once again host its annual Transition Year (TY) training week (24-28th February 2025). Now […]
Where do sharks go to give birth? Could extreme ocean environments hold the key to locating mysterious shark birthing grounds? New research from the Marine Biological Association (MBA) aims to shed light […]
Europêche spotlights fisheries Blue Tech as key to Oceans Pact MEP Isabelle Le Callennec, with Europêche’s collaboration, successfully hosted Competitive Blue Tech for Sustainable High Seas Fisheries at the European […]
New Guide Outlines Tuna Welfare Recommendations Growing momentum from policymakers, industry leaders, and public opinion underscores the urgency of addressing tuna welfare Aquatic Life Institute (ALI) has published their first-ever welfare guide specifically […]
Sunscreen’s potential impact on marine life needs urgent investigation, new study reveals The chemicals found in sunscreens are becoming an increasing presence in our ocean. But there are still significant […]
How Can We Forecast Climate Tipping Points? By Capturing Our Ocean’s Pulse Backed by a £3.75M award from the Advanced Research + Invention Agency (ARIA) – the UK Government’s new […]
Pioneering seaweed dye start-up joins the James Hutton Institute as a spin-in company, securing £75,000 of Scottish Enterprise funding The James Hutton Institute is delighted to announce that sustainable dye […]
Follow the fish’s gaze. Schools of fish are mesmerising examples of collective animal behaviour. Thousands of individuals move in near-perfect synchrony, despite each fish having only a limited view of their […]
Marine Institute celebrates International Day of Women and Girls in Science. The Marine Institute is proud to celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science today, 11th February 2025. This […]
Data buoys provide critical ocean data during Storm Éowyn. As Storm Éowyn approached Ireland on Friday 25th January 2025, the Irish Marine Data Buoy Observation Network, managed by the Marine Institute […]
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 […]