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SFPA publishes updated Fishery Products Transport Policy. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) has published its updated Transport Document Exemption Policy, together with an updated Transport of Fishery Products Fisheries Information […]
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 […]
Smart Ocean highlights EU marine innovation in Ireland. European Innovation Council-backed company demonstrates real-world Ocean observation technology as part of the official programme of Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of […]
Guidance on preventing histamine in fish during the summer season. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) is advising fishermen and women, consumers and food business operators on how to prevent histamine […]
Marine Institute supports ground-breaking study on genetic impacts of farmed salmon escapes. The Marine Institute has welcomed the publication of a new report providing the first comprehensive assessment of genetic introgression […]
Registration of shellfish harvesters as food business operators – Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority publishes Food Safety Information Notice. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) has issued a Food Safety Information Notice (FSIN), […]
Marine Protected Areas Legislation General Scheme “an important milestone” – Fair Seas. Fair Seas has welcomed the publication of the Heads of the Maritime Area Planning (Marine Protected Areas) (Amendment) […]
SFPA publishes updated guidance for listeria monocytogenes criteria in ready-to-eat products effective 01st July 2026. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) has published a Food Safety Information Notice (FSIN) for food […]
Fishing master pleads guilty to retaining below minimum legal size lobster and protected lobster onboard a fishing vessel. Master of the Irish sea-fishing boat Resurrection II, Eammon O’ Neill, with […]
Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority Inshore Patrol Programme. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) is continuing its inshore fisheries patrol programme with a number of patrols in the Northwest. This programme is a key […]
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 […]
Ireland to host Atlantic Summit Galway 2026 during EU Presidency. On World Oceans Day, June 8, The Marine Institute, University of Galway and Atlantic Technological University (ATU), with the support of […]
Ocean conservation must move from ambition to action, global expert warns. Taoiseach addresses Fair Seas World Ocean Week Conference in Cork. A global leader in ocean conservation says the world’s […]
Marine Institute marks 70 years of global impact at Newport Research Facility. The Marine Institute is celebrating seven decades of its Newport Research Facility in Burrishoole, Co. Mayo, one of […]
Master of French fishing vessel convicted for sea-fisheries offences. Bernard Helgouarch, with an address in France, and Master of the French registered sea-fishing vessel “Sister Clare”, was convicted and fined […]
Marine wildlife and conservation groups stage Dáil rally to demand stronger ocean protections. Ireland’s leading marine environmental groups are staging a colourful demonstration outside Leinster House calling on the Government […]
Interactions between offshore wind farms and fisheries in European waters. Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) has published a new report examining interactions between fisheries and offshore wind farms (OWFs) across European […]
Marine Institute releases major benthic dataset in celebration of Biodiversity Week. Over 650,000 marine records spanning twelve years are now freely accessible online, marking a landmark moment for Open Science and […]
Fishing master fined for fishing for shrimp during the closed season Antoine Griffin, with an address in County Galway, pleaded guilty and was fined €400 at Derrynea District Court on […]
Three PEACEPLUS projects aiming to strengthen climate resilience and coastal community engagement in Irish seas. Aiming to strengthen climate change resilience and coastal community engagement in Irish seas, three independent […]
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