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An international team of scientists has just embarked on a major research expedition aboard the RV Celtic Explorer, marking the first time Marine Institute research infrastructure has been accessed through […]
RV Celtic Explorer accepted as Ireland’s first ICOS ocean station for CO₂ observation. The RV Celtic Explorer has been officially recognised as Ireland’s first Integrated Carbon Observation System (ICOS) ocean station, marking a significant milestone […]
RV Celtic Explorer travels to Greenland for research survey. The Marine Institute’s RV Celtic Explorer set sail to west Greenland in July, to facilitate a collaborative research survey between three American universities. […]
Bronze Famine Shoes to embark on journey aboard RV Celtic Explorer to Canada. The Bronze Famine Shoes which mark Ireland’s official Famine Heritage Trail are a powerful symbol of remembrance for the […]
Ocean CO2 Data collected by RV Celtic Explorer Contribute to Global Science. Surface ocean carbon dioxide observations from Irish waters collected by the Marine Institute’s RV Celtic Explorer have been […]
Unmanned miniature sail boat ‘Seoltóir Na Gaillimhe’ – the ‘GalwaySailor’ to be deployed from the RV Celtic Explorer. On Monday 31st May, a group of students from 5th and 6th […]
RV Tom Crean continues to power Ireland’s ambitions for ocean science and sustainability, four years on. Four years after arriving in Ireland, the Marine Institute’s research vessel Tom Crean continues […]
Government leaders visit RV Tom Crean to mark major INFOMAR investment and strengthen evidence-based marine policy. Taoiseach Micheál Martin, Minister of State Timmy Dooley and senior officials visited the Marine […]
Explorers Online CPD Teachers Training Courses Packed With New Marine Content The Marine Institute’s Explorers Education Programme and Mayo Education Support Centre are delighted to include the new ‘Learning about […]
The Explorers are loving sharks… skates and rays over Valentines. The Marine Institute Explorers Education Programme team are delighted to deliver the new primary school class projects with schools: Fin-tastic […]
ICES launches adviceXplorer. ICES has launched adviceXplorer , a new app that visualises ICES fisheries advice. Users can now access and interact directly with the data behind ICES advice figures. This is an important step towards ICES […]
Fair Seas Reveals Survey Results Three-quarters believe protection and restoration of marine wildlife should be government priority The inaugural Fair Seas World Ocean Day Conference will today hear how three […]
RTÉ Nationwide to feature the RV Tom Crean. Ireland’s newest national marine research vessel, the RV Tom Crean will feature on RTÉ Nationwide on Monday 7th November, at 7pm on […]
Ireland’s new research vessel RV Tom Crean commissioned today in Dingle. Named the RV Tom Crean, after the Irish Explorer from Kerry who undertook three ground-breaking expeditions to the Antarctic […]
Oceans of Learning celebrates the future of marine research with the RV Tom Crean. In the lead up to World Oceans Day on 8th June, this week, the Marine Institute’s […]
Annual health check for the Atlantic on the Ocean Climate Survey. Scientists from the Marine Institute, Maynooth University and the National University of Ireland Galway were recently aboard the RV […]
Charisma herring survey. Shetland pelagic fishing vessel Charisma recently returned to her home port of Symbister, Whalsay after carrying out acoustic survey work for west coast herring. Skippered by Davie […]
Ocean observations and forecasting in Ireland’s seas. The Marine Institute uses ocean observation systems and marine research infrastructure to observe and understand how our ocean is changing, and the data […]
Ocean Climate research survey underway on RV Celtic Explorer. The Marine Institute’s annual ocean climate research survey is underway on the RV Celtic Explorer and will culminate when the ship […]
Irish Anglerfish and Megrim Survey goes deeper. The Marine Institute’s annual Irish Anglerfish and Megrim Survey extended the depth of its survey area to 1,500m this year to obtain additional […]
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