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INFOMAR mapping the foundations of Ireland’s Ocean Economy
Ireland, through its national seabed mapping programme INFOMAR, has achieved global recognition for its effort to systematically map the seabed of its entire…
Maynooth Students gain unique access to Ireland’s Marine Mapping Programme INFOMAR
A new Masters module specialising in remote sensing and the principles of seabed mapping has been successfully delivered by a joint partnership…
INFOMAR sets sail on survey to map the Celtic Sea seabed
The RV Celtic Explorer departed Galway on Sunday 22 April, for the first deepwater INFOMAR survey of 2018, to map the seabed in the…
Know your Irish ships: INFOMAR survey vessel RV Keary
Seafest maritime festival just took place in Galway (June 30th – July 3rd) and not only did it attract record crowds – upwards…
The First of the Guinness Fleet – The W.M Barkley
On the 12th October 1917 the W.M. Barkley, sailing from Dublin to Liverpool with a cargo full of Guinness, was torpedoed by a German…
Marine Institute joins Mission Atlantic to map and assess the sustainable development of the Atlantic Ocean
The Marine Institute will join forces with international ocean experts from Europe, Brazil, South Africa, Canada and the USA to map and…
HMS Guide Me II lost off Dublin Bay | 29th August 1918
The HMS Guide Me II was a steam drifter built in Aberdeen, Scotland in 1907. During the First World War in March…
The Geological Survey Ireland Celebrates its 175th Birthday
July 31st 2020 marks the 175th anniversary of the Act of Parliament that created a Geological Survey in Ireland. The Act was…
Remembering the RMS Lusitania | Tragically Lost 7th May 1915
On the 7th May 1915 the RMS Lusitania was lost 18 kilometres off the coast of Kinsale. History recalls the great ocean…
Free Marine Resources to Keep You Busy While Stuck Indoors
While many of us are confined to quarters for the next few weeks we all need something to keep us motivated and…
Delivered by Drone and Human Ingenuity, New Methods to Map Ireland’s Seaweed
“Seaweeds in the intertidal zone may look quite similar, especially in terms of colour. By using a drone equipped with a special…
Galway family deploy Argo float in the Atlantic Ocean
A Marine Institute Argo Float was deployed en route from Cape Verde Islands to French Guiana by the Quinlan-Owens family from Galway,…
Join the Maritime Celebrations at Dunmore Harbour Festival | 18th & 19th May
Take a trip to the sunny south-east to the beautiful fishing village of Dunmore East this weekend and enjoy the Dunmore Harbour…
National Heritage Week 2018 | Take a closer look at the Irish Coast
Heritage Week returns from the 18th – 26th August with events all across the country celebrating our natural, built and cultural heritage….
Rare Sponge Reef and New Coral Species Discovered in Ireland’s Deep Ocean
A team of marine scientists have returned to Galway after spending three weeks at sea investigating Ireland’s deep ocean territory 300 miles…
SeaFest 2018 | Marine Science lies at the Heart of the Festival in Galway
It will be no surprise for anybody to hear the team at Coast Monkey are seriously big fans of all things on…
Marine Scientists Explore Mid-Atlantic ridge and Discover Spectacular Mountain Range
A multi-national team of ocean exploration experts led by Dr Aggie Georgiopoulou, University College Dublin, returned to Galway on World Ocean Day…
This Saturday, a fantastic opportunity to visit Marine Institute’s facility in Mayo
If you fancy taking a look at the Marine Institute’s facility in Mayo, this Saturday’s open day is a golden opportunity! The…
SS Athenia Wreck Located with Sonar Data – A 200m Deep Photo would Confirm It!
A curious anomaly recently identified in sonar data could be the remains of the SS Athenia. At 200m down on the Rockall Bank…
August Events | Check out the best coastal events this month
August is full to the brim with fantastic festivals so if you love seafood, the great outdoors and maritime heritage you’re really…
Ireland’s deepest coral reef discovered 1.6 km underwater
Scientists carrying out research onboard the Irish Lights vessel Granuaile have discovered Ireland’s deepest cold water reef. The coral species, Solenosmilia variabilis, was found at…
National Heritage Week 2017 | Take a closer look at the Irish coast
Heritage Week returns (19th – 27th August) with events across the country to celebrate and promote our natural, built and cultural heritage….
Arklow Maritime Festival | Check it out August Bank Holiday (4th-6th)
Arklow Maritime Festival returns for the August bank holiday weekend (4th – 6th) with a fantastic event filled with boats and family…
SeaFest in Galway Presents an Ocean of Opportunity for All
There’s a hugely important thread running through SeaFest that elevates it as a maritime festival. It’s an element that connects the fascinating…
RV Celtic Explorer assists search for Irish Coast Guard helicopter Rescue 116
The Marine Institute’s RV Celtic Explorer is providing specialist support to assist in the major sea search off Mayo to locate Irish…
This weekend: The RNLI Arklow Maritime Festival
The RNLI Arklow Maritime Festival is in the perfect location for a maritime festival. Arklow is steeped in maritime heritage. The town…
Storehouse of history: Sinking of the W.M. Barkley
The Guinness Storehouse is a bit of a marvel, easily big enough to accommodate the throngs of people that visit everyday and…