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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 […]
BIM launches new Seafood Academy to boost independent seafood retail and foodservice sector. Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), Ireland’s Seafood Development Agency, has launched the Seafood Academy, a new national support and […]
New Chairperson appointed to the Marine Institute. The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD announces the appointment of Mr Martin Sisk as Chairperson for the Marine Institute […]
Dr Glenn Nolan to lead marine environment and food safety services at the Marine Institute. The Marine Institute has appointed Dr Glenn Nolan as Director of Marine Environment and Food Safety […]
Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority publish key statistics 2024. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) has published annual statistics relating to landings in Irish ports and by Irish vessels, both home and abroad on […]
Marine Institute supporting Barbados in the mapping of its Exclusive Economic Zone. Ireland and Barbados have taken a step forward in their collaboration on marine research and sustainable ocean management. This summer […]
SFPA publishes updated food safety information notice on animal by-products regulations. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) recently published an updated Food Safety Information Notice (FSIN) in relation to seafood operators […]
Marine Institute celebrates innovation and excellence at 2025 Bursary Presentation Day. The 2025 cohort of Marine Institute Bursary Programme students showcased their work at the annual Bursar Presentation Day, on July […]
From Lehanagh Pool to London: The Marine Institute showcases sustainable aquaculture innovation at the Science Museum. How can we produce more food while reducing our environmental impact? Ireland may have part […]
Fishing master pleads guilty to fishing without a valid sea-fishing licence. A fishing vessel owner and master of the fishing vessel ‘Evan Martin’ was convicted and fined €1,500 at Tralee District […]
Celebrating the third anniversary of the RV Tom Crean. The Marine Institute celebrates the third anniversary of its state-of-the-art research vessel, the RV Tom Crean. Since arriving in Galway Harbour on 18th July […]
SFPA publishes sanitary survey for Wexford Harbour. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) has published the results of a comprehensive Sanitary Survey for Wexford Harbour, undertaken to meet EU requirements for […]
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