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SFPA issues advice on closure of edible crab and spider crab fisheries in the biologically sensitive area. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) wishes to advise the fishing industry that the […]
SFPA emphasises seafood safety, trade verification role and sea-fisheries control activities in 2024 Annual Report. 2,276 Fishing Vessel Inspections, 108 Casefiles opened. 2,593 Food Safety Official Controls carried out: 56 […]
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 […]
Marine Institute approves €1.5m award for nature restoration project. University College Dublin (UCD), in partnership with Atlantic Technological University (ATU), Queen’s University Belfast (QUB), and Trinity College Dublin (TCD), has […]
Master of French registered fishing vessel sent forward for trial. A Spanish resident and master of the French registered fishing vessel, “Puenteareas Uno”, appeared before Bandon District Court on October 17th 2025 […]
Marine Institute unveils ambitious Climate Action Roadmap 2025. The Marine Institute has launched its Climate Action Roadmap 2025 outlining the organisation’s ambitious plans and progress in sustainability, energy efficiency, and carbon reduction […]
The SFPA publishes Food Safety Information Notice on reduced limits for nitrate/nitrite additives in processed fish & fishery products. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) has issued this Food Safety Information Notice […]
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, […]
Fishing master pleads guilty to fishing without a sea-fishing licence. Fishing Master Brendan Lawlor, with an address in Co. Kerry, pleaded guilty at Tralee District Court on 01st of October 2025, […]
Time running out to protect Ireland’s seas. Fair Seas unveils giant sand art as further delays to legislation are confirmed. Fair Seas, the coalition of leading environmental organisations and networks, […]
Fishing master pleads guilty to landing without prior authorisation. A master of the third country fishing vessel ‘Speedwell II’ was fined €300 at Buncrana District Court on the 16th of […]
Marine Institute spotlight on science. Each month, an expert from the Marine Institute will shine a light on their area of work, sharing insights on our ocean knowledge. As the national […]
SFPA issues information notice to industry on approved products for export to Taiwan. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) recently issued an Information Notice to industry in relation to technical requirements for […]
2024 was a year of growth for the Irish maritime sector. The Marine Institute’s Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO) have published the Irish Maritime Transport Economist report for 2024 and the […]
Explorers Education Programme is back to school and expanding nationwide. The Marine Institute’s Explorers Education Programme is thrilled to announce its return to schools for the 2025-2026 school year, with an […]
The Marine Institute presents ‘A Night to Sea’ for Culture Night 2025. To celebrate Culture Night 2025 the Marine Institute will present ‘A Night To Sea’, an evening of marine-themed cultural […]
SFPA publishes annual classification list of Ireland’s shellfish production areas. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) has published the annual classification list for commercial shellfish (bivalve mollusc) production areas across Ireland, assessing […]
Bord Bia appoints new UK Market Manager. Bord Bia (the Irish Food Board), has appointed Conor O’Sullivan, to the role of UK Market Manager. Bringing over a decade of international experience […]
AQUARIUS project launches second €4 million funding call to support marine and freshwater research. The AQUARIUS project, a landmark project funded under the EU’s Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Programme, has […]
Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority seizes large quantity of illegal lobster in Galway. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA), acting on information received from a member of the public, seized 194 below minimum […]
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