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Master of fishing vessel pleads guilty to mis-recording catches and fishing in excess of quota. The Master of a fishing vessel, Scott Farrow, from An Daingean, Co Kerry, pleaded guilty […]
SFPA Issues Information Notice to Trade Registration for the exports of fishery products from Ireland to India. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) recently issued an Information Notice to industry in relation […]
Marine Institute’s Newport Research Facility to host Open Day. The Marine Institute’s Newport Research Facility in Co Mayo will host an Open Day for all on Sunday 27th April 2025 from 11am […]
Net zero on the horizon: greening the Irish fishing fleet. New BIM report charts a path toward a low-carbon irish fishing fleet. (Ben Dallaghan, Emmet Jackson) A new report from […]
Explorers Education Programme achieves 33% increase in children’s marine knowledge. The Marine Institute’s Explorers Education Programme has released its annual ‘Ocean Literacy, Engagement Highlights 2024’ film, highlighting a 33% increase in […]
Marine Institute launches Annual Impact Report 2024. The Marine Institute has launched its Annual Impact Report 2024, reflecting on the remarkable achievements of the organisation over the past year. The report […]
MIT extends presence in Ireland. MIT are thrilled to announce their ongoing dedication to the Irish commercial marine sector. Their commitment to exceptional service and support has reached new heights with […]
Fish buyer pleads guilty to fisheries offences. Offences include failure to weigh fish at landing and failure to retain a transport document. A Director of Ocean Dragon Ltd., which is […]
The SFPA publishes webpage on Third Country Notifications. The SFPA recently published a webpage on Third Country Notifications. The purpose of this webpage is to provide information on third country rules […]
SFPA publishes updated FIN on non-commercial pot fishing in Ireland. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) recently published an updated Fisheries Information Notice titled ‘Non-Commercial Pot Fishing in Ireland.’ National Legislation is in […]
Sharp Increase in Frozen Cooked Whelk Meat Imports in 2025 in South Korea South Korea has witnessed a significant surge in frozen cooked whelk meat imports in 2025. In February […]
Explorers new Renewable Ocean Energy educational resources light-up Engineering week! Celebrating Engineers Week, up to 800 budding engineers and scientists representing 32 schools in County Galway explored the power of […]
Marine Institute 2024 Stock Book: Supporting Sustainable Fisheries. The Marine Institute’s 2024 edition of its renowned Stock Book is available online from the Marine Institute website . This annual publication provides impartial, science-based […]
SFPA publishes updated Fishery Information Notice on traceability of fishery products. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) recently updated the Fishery Information Notice (FIN) titled ‘Traceability of Fishery Products.’ Traceability is the […]
Strengthening marine collaboration. Med 9 Ambassadors visit Marine Institute to advance collaboration on marine science and sustainability. The Marine Institute welcomed the Ambassadors to Ireland of the EU Med Group […]
MEP Maria Walsh, launches the EU BlueLightS programme in Ireland. MEP Maria Walsh, has this week launched the EU BlueLightS programme in Ireland funded by the EU Horizon Europe, at the Marine […]
Marine Institute celebrates International Day of Women and Girls in Science. The Marine Institute is proud to celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science today, 11th February 2025. This […]
Data buoys provide critical ocean data during Storm Éowyn. As Storm Éowyn approached Ireland on Friday 25th January 2025, the Irish Marine Data Buoy Observation Network, managed by the Marine Institute […]
Applications open for the Marine Institute’s 2025 bursary programme, which provides third level students with practical work experience across several marine areas. The Institute’s Bursary Programme has been operating for […]
BIM conference to offer insights on business growth and succession planning for seafood companies. Irish Seafood companies are being invited to attend the Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) conference, ‘Business Growth […]
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