Explorers Education Project features in the new European Blue School handbook
The Marine Institute Explorers Education Programme are pleased to be included in the publication of the European Blue School handbook for teachers, that was…
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Humpback Whales – Real Life Giants of the Irish Coast
Ireland’s new marine research vessel to honour legendary Irish explorer Tom Crean
Student Opportunities | Marine Institute SMART Research Vessel Bursaries 2021
Booterstown Marsh – A unique Dublin Bay wetland
Review | Ireland’s Blubber Book will Engage and Inspire Imaginations
Ireland’s Blubber Book – A Wonderful New Intro to Ireland’s Whales & Dolphins
GMIT launches New PhD Scholarships in Marine Science & Biodiversity Conservation
Marine Institute’s Oceans of Learning available for free online
New study finds corals surviving in extreme conditions within Irelands largest submarine canyon
New research, led by Dr Aaron Lim (UCC), investigates the extreme conditions at which Irish cold-water corals are growing offshore Ireland. One…
Careful now! This is your easy Jellyfish Identification Guide
It’s that time of the year when the warmer waters around our coast see a huge rise in jellyfish activity. Moon, Barrel…
20 Most Common Irish Garden Birds | Easy Identification Guide
Have birds taken over the world? Over the last few months it certainly appears that way. With so many people stuck indoors,…
New research highlights impact of microplastics on marine life
New research from Queen’s University Belfast and Liverpool John Moores University reveals how the microplastic pollution crisis is threatening biodiversity. Currently up…
Seashells of the Irish Coast | Your Easy Shell Identification Guide!
Shells are fascinating things to find and marvel at when you walk along the coast. Once home to relatively short-lived marine creatures,…
Royals discuss the Sea and Conservation with Marine Institute on Coastal Walk in Howth
The vital role of the ocean, climate change, and actions to safeguard it for future generations were the focus of conversations between…
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…
Get Involved! Volunteers wanted for North Bull Island Programme
Love nature, wildlife and the great outdoors? This could be for you – Dublin City Council are seeking volunteers to join the North…
National Explorers Pop Art & Creative Writing Competition launched to inspire an Ocean Super hero
The Marine Institute‘s Explorers Education Programme have launched the Explorers Super Hero Pop Art & Creative Writing competition, where all primary school…
Coastal Treasures | Go Rockpooling on the Rocky Shores!
The rocky shore never stops being fascinating to us, forever drawing our attention filled with its weird and wonderful sea creatures living in their unique watery…
Orange tide in Dublin coastal waters confirmed as algal bloom
The orange tide present in water along Dublin’s south coast has been confirmed as a non-toxic algal bloom. There were concerns about…
NPWS warns invasive species and disease threatens native crayfish
The Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht’s National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) – along with The Marine Institute – have…
Coastwatch Survey results launched in Dublin today
Coastwatch shore state and nature results from nearly 600 sites surveyed by citizen scientists were launched today (Friday 5th April) by Ricardo…
Port of Cork and MaREI launch Primary School healthy harbour initiative
For the last 13 years the Port of Cork has delivered a schools initiative to 5th class primary schools across Cork City…
Loggerhead washes up on Donegal beach, receiving care in Exploris Aquarium, Portaferry
Not a species we readily associate with Irish waters but loggerhead turtles are some time visitors to our little island in the…
Irish Trawlers to tackle marine pollution with new Clean Oceans Initiative
Minister for Agriculture, Food & the Marine, Michael Creed, announced Ireland’s Clean Oceans Initiative and called for the participation of the entire…
Clean Coasts and Irish Water Launch Think Before You Flush Campaign
Clean Coasts together with Irish Water are launching the third year of the Think Before You Flush campaign as the utility reveals…
Get involved! Annual Coastwatch Survey 15th September – 15th October
Calling all citizen scientists! Coastwatch is conducting its annual coastal survey and needs your help. They are looking for volunteers from all…
World’s most endangered seabirds are unprotected in Irish waters
The world’s most threatened seabirds face some of their greatest risks when feeding in Irish waters, according to a new study by…
The Weirder and More Wonderful Creatures of the Irish Coast
Of the many weird and wonderful fish species in Irish waters, some are, well, a bit weirder and more wonderful than others….
The Extinction of the Curlew is an Avoidable Irish Tragedy
The native Irish curlew is facing a threat to its existence so significant it may soon die out in Ireland. Should its…
Westport to become First Town in Ireland to go Plastic Straw Free
A new initiative by Westport Tidy Towns committee hopes to see Westport becoming Ireland’s’ first town to get rid of plastic straws…
Saltmarsh plants ability to cope with climate change affected by nitrogen pollution
In an article published in Nature this week, UCC scientists investigated the relationship between saltmarsh plants and climate change. Human activities are…
New EU PISCES guidelines allow seafood contain up to 10% plastic
In a new seafood policy paper, informed by the governments recently published Project Ireland 2040 – National Planning Framework which sets out a…
What Goes Up, Does Come Down | Bursting the Responsible Balloon Release Illusion
As somebody who has spent a large part of their lives caring for marine animals it’s probably no shock that I’m intensely…
Wastewater into animal feed | €230k investment in UCC project to boost Ireland’s fish farms
As the search for nature-based solutions to our environmental problems leads scientists to investigate plants and algae to clean up polluted waters,…
NUI Galway study finds most deep Atlantic fish have swallowed microplastic
In a new study carried out by NUI Galway scientists, microplastics have been found in the stomachs of most fish living at…
Feeling the Heat, American Lobsters are Moving to Cooler Places
Rising temperatures along the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean will force American lobsters farther offshore and into more northern waters, according to…
Ghostfishing | Combatting the Persistent Waste Haunting Marine Life
Discarded fishing gear – A serious problem in the sea Ghostfishing is a term that describes what happens when fishing gear continues…
Have Your Say | European Commission Survey on Reducing Marine Litter
These days it’s hard to avoid plastics, everything is covered in the stuff. While plastics have become a part of our everyday…
Free Consultancy Support for Eco-innovators | Circular Ocean
Do you have an idea to develop a new product from fishing nets, ropes or component materials? Are you a start-up or…