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SFPA publishes new FIN on labelling on board freezer vessels. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) recently published a new Fishery Information Notice (FIN) titled ‘Labelling On Board Freezer Vessels.’ The […]
Court fines fishing masters for catch reporting and logbook offences. Fines and forfeiture orders were imposed on fishing masters in four fisheries control prosecutions brought at two recent sittings of […]
Fines and Forfeiture totalling €562,500 Imposed by Cork Circuit Court in Six Separate Fisheries Cases. Fines and forfeiture amounts totalling €562,500 were imposed this week by Cork Circuit Court in relation […]
Ocean Knowledge 2030 Conference opens in Dublin, charting a bold course for Ireland’s ocean future. The Ocean Knowledge 2030 Conference officially opened yesterday at the RDS Concert Hall, Dublin, marking a […]
First ever Seashore Workshop in Irish at Marino Institute of Education launched by Explorers Education Programme. The Marine Institute’s Explorers Education Programme delivered its first-ever ‘Explorers Seashore Studies’ workshop as […]
SFPA issues Information Note to Industry on Origin Guidelines for Export Health Certification. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) recently issued an information notice to industry titled ‘Origin Guidelines for Export […]
The SFPA releases updated system for take-over declarations. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) has released an updated system for the completion of take-over declarations for fishery products. All operators in […]
Guilty pleas to offences of obstruction of and provision of false information, to Sea-Fisheries Protection Officers. In 2024, two separate prosecutions, undertaken by the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA), in cooperation […]
Aquarius project launches first call for €8.1m in funding to support marine and freshwater research. Led by Ireland’s Marine Institute, the AQUARIUS project has launched its first funding call, offering a […]
Ocean Knowledge 2030 Conference: Setting a course for Ireland’s marine future – join The Marine Institute 20-21 November, RDS, Dublin! Ireland’s ocean community is invited to take part in a […]
Celebrate Science Week with the Marine Institute and the Explorers Education Programme. To celebrate Science Week, the Marine Institute and the Explorers Education Programme will be participating in Galway Science […]
SFPA Publishes Fisheries Information Notice on closed areas in the South East. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) recently published a Fisheries Information Notice (FIN) entitled ‘South East Closed Areas.’ The purpose […]
Shark tagging and tracking in Irish waters features on RTÉ’s 10 Things to Know About. The Marine Institute will feature in the upcoming RTÉ series 10 Things to Know About which returns […]
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 […]
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. […]
Ireland’s Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD, has secured a significant budget allocation of €177 million for 2025 to support the seafood sector. Minister McConalogue is […]
Glenmar Shellfish acquires Chef’s Choice Fish Co. The acquisition marks Glenmar expansion into the West of Ireland. Article by Rebecca Roche for Business Post. Glenmar Shellfish, a subsidiary of West Cork-based […]
Mackerel TAC advice confirms Irish worst fears. The scientific advice for mackerel issued by ICES confirms the fears of Irish pelagic fishermen. The 22% advised reduction in Total Allowable Catches […]
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 […]
Ireland’s first seaweed processing facility. Seaweed in Ireland has a longstanding tradition and is cemented in Irish folklore but its use has been lost in recent years. Recognising the potential […]
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