One of the world’s fastest ocean currents is remarkably stable, study finds. A study by scientists at the Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS), the University of Miami Rosenstiel […]
Threatened Pink Sea Fan coral breeds in UK aquarium for first time. A threatened species of UK coral has been bred for the first time in a UK aquarium, at […]
Protections account for around 10% of fish stocks on coral reefs. New research from the University of Sydney shows that international conservation efforts account for approximately 10 percent of fish […]
Bluefront Equity invests in genetic conservation and reproduction efficiency Impact investor Bluefront Equity makes its biggest investment ever when the seafood investor becomes majority shareholder of Cryogenetics, which is the […]
The Marine Institute has published its Climate Action Roadmap 2024, setting out the organisation’s key operational achievements in relation to sustainability and energy. These include an overall energy efficiency reduction […]
Norway pioneers use of unmanned fisheries research vessel. In an innovative new development, Norway has pioneered the use of a remotely operated fisheries research vessel. An article on the Norwegian […]
Marine Institute to collaborate with libraries nationwide for Bioeconomy Ireland Week. To celebrate Bioeconomy Ireland Week, the Marine Institute is collaborating with 26 county librarians across the country to highlight […]
Oyster reefs once thrived along Europe’s coasts – now they’re gone. Oysters once formed extensive reefs along much of Europe’s coastline — but these complex ecosystems were destroyed over a […]
Salmon stocks in England lowest on record. Atlantic salmon stocks in England have reached new lows according to a new report . According to the Atlantic Salmon Stock Assessment for 2024 from […]
New report warns Antarctica is approaching a climate change tipping point. Four marine protected areas would protect 26% of the Southern Ocean. Antarctica and its surrounding Southern Ocean are experiencing […]
A new study has used lifeguard records of beach users and weever fish stings to learn more about populations of weever fish. Weever fish are perhaps most commonly known for […]
Two critically endangered angel shark successfully tagged and transmitting data in Tralee Bay. Collaboration between local fishermen, community and Marine Institute scientists key in conservation efforts of critically endangered species. […]
Step forward for High Seas protection in the Oceania region. Landmark science symposium a welcome step forward for High Seas protection in the Oceania region. Australian and International NGOs and science […]
Registration is now open for the Ocean Knowledge 2030 Conference Pioneering Event to Shape Ireland’s Ocean Research Agenda for a Sustainable Future The Marine Institute is delighted to announce that […]
Fair Seas welcomes MPA LIFE Ireland project, but concerns remain Responding on behalf of Fair Seas to today’s announcement, Sorley McCaughey said “We welcome the MPA LIFE project as we […]
Salmon stocks in England lowest on record Atlantic salmon stocks in England have reached new lows according to a new report released yesterday (Monday 7 October). According to the Atlantic […]
Deep-sea mesopelagic fish offer health benefits. Researchers at Nofima, in collaboration with other European research institutions in Ireland and Spain, have made new discoveries in the exploration of deep-sea fish. The […]
New in-situ remote sensing instrument successfully deployed during annual phytoplankton coastal survey on board RV Tom Crean. A new Imaging Flow Cytobot instrument, which has the capacity of imaging up to […]
Marine groups stage rally outside Dáil over delays to new law. Fair Seas reminds politicians of pledges on MPA bill as government enters final months Fair Seas lead a rally […]