Inland Fisheries Ireland fishing for young poets in national poetry competition
Inland Fisheries Ireland and the Blackrock Education Centre are running the national ‘Something Fishy’ poetry competition aimed at 5th and 6th class…
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ORCAIreland Virtual Speed Dating for Wildlife Lovers
GMIT launches New PhD Scholarships in Marine Science & Biodiversity Conservation
Clean Coasts Booterstown Nature Reserve Community Mural Project
Book Launch | Dauntless Courage: Celebrating the History of Dunmore East RNLI
Attend Sustainable Island Economies Webinar | Wednesday 2nd September
Get Involved | Explore Your Shore ‘Seashore Splash!’ 15th – 23rd August
From Land to Sea – Fly Your Flag at Dún Laoghaire Harbour
Donegal’s Seafaring History | Inishowen Maritime Museum & Planetarium
Dalkey Island – Coastal paradise on Dublin’s doorstep
All Dubliners and dart goers will be familiar with the iconic sight of Dalkey Island at the edge of Dublin Bay with…
Clean Coasts is Making Waves with their online series with comedian Colm O’Regan
Clean Coasts have released the first episode of Making Waves, a new series of online short chats with Irish comedian, author and…
Clean Coasts’ ‘Love Your Coast’ photography competition now open
Clean Coasts’ 11th annual Love your Coast photography competition is now open for entries, capture the uniqueness of our coastal communities, environments…
Virtual Island Summit 2020 | Ireland will connect with 10,000 Islanders across Globe
Island communities in Ireland can connect up with an estimated 10,000 other islanders across the world in the second ever global Virtual…
‘Sea to Me’ Competition | Share What the Sea means to You
On World Oceans Day, Monday 8th June, the Marine Institute is celebrating our connection to the sea, and its importance to our lives…
Birds of the Irish Seashore | Your Super Easy Identification Guide
Ever wondered what those birds on the beach are? Well, wonder no more! This is your easy identification guide to the seabirds…
Become a Marine Broadcaster with Galway Atlantaquaria
To celebrate Cruinniú na nÓg 2020, the National Parks and Wildlife Services and Galway Atlantaquaria are inviting 6-18 year olds to become…
Ocean to City Virtual Challenge | Saturday 6th June
Although the physical Ocean to City was cancelled due to Covid-19, organisers Meitheal Mara are delighted to bring you “The Ocean to…
Atlantic Project Awards 2020 | Submit Your Entry Now
The Atlantic Project Awards are designed to honour outstanding success stories, achieved by projects in the geographical area covered by the Atlantic…
Get Involved | Explore Your Shore ‘Seashore Splash!’ 16th – 24th May
If you live within 5km of the coast and it’s safe for you to get out and explore, why not get involved…
Mission Accomplished! DIAS Scientists successfully retrieve Seismometers from the Deep Atlantic
Unique ocean-bottom recordings of North Atlantic earthquakes and the songs of great baleen whales have been obtained thanks to one of the…
Primary School Prizes | Win with Explorers Fun Ocean Activities
The Marine Institute‘s Explorers Education Programme continues to offer a range of ocean themed resources for parents and children to support their…
Marine Institute celebrates Poetry Day Ireland with Odes to Our Ocean
To mark Poetry Day Ireland on 30th April 2020, the Marine Institute is sharing a selection of poems that celebrate the power…
National Marine Planning Framework Consultation Presentation | Friday 24th @ 2pm
What: Presentation and Q&A on the consultation for the Draft National Marine Planning Framework Speakers: Karin Dubsky, Coastwatch and Cormac Nolan, SWAN…
Explorers Programme shares Marine Education Experience with Teachers in Limerick
In early March, the Marine Institute’s Explorers Education Programme delivered an introduction to ocean literacy, teaching children about the marine in the…
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…
Box Sets, Cartoons & Craggy Island | TV Shows to Keep you Entertained!
OK, we can’t ignore it’s pretty sunny outside but we all know what we have to do in this time of international…
Meet a Marine Biologist Mondays | Chat with Scientists from Around the World
Ocean Research and Conservation Ireland are delighted to be hosting an online classroom for kids to chat to marine biologists from all…
Just for Fun | The Ultimate Irish Lighthouse Quiz
Think you’re the bright spark when it comes to Irish Lighthouses? Take our Ultimate Lighthouse Quiz to find out – it’s pretty…
Irish Naval Service help in the Fight against COVID-19
The Irish Naval Service has established ‘one-stop-shops’ to support COVID-19 testing in Dublin, Cork and Galway. The vessels are acting as support…
Explorer Education Ocean Facts and Lesson Plans for School Children
The Marine Institute’s Explorers Education Programme’s outreach team are sharing their favourite marine facts and lesson plans about the ocean, for teachers,…
What’s on this Month? Best Events around the Coast | March 2020
Once Storm Jorge has been and gone, you can look forward to an exciting range of events and activities to enjoy on…
Ireland represented at International Meeting on the Future of the Ocean
The Ocean is the most important natural feature on ‘Planet Earth’, covering two-thirds of its surface, regulating its climate and providing half…
Best Irish Seafood Festivals 2020 | Coast Monkey’s Essential Guide
All over Ireland, villages and coastal communities are beginning to plan their seafood festivals this year, to share the very best of…
What’s on this February? Events around the Irish Coast
This February events around the Irish coast include a music festival, comedy festival and traditional Gaelic festival – so as far as…
Castletownbere RNLI to receive Gallantry award for rescue that saved six lives
Castletownbere RNLI lifeboat crew are to be honoured for a dramatic rescue of a fishing crew that took place in challenging conditions…
Argentinian Navy tall ship Libertad visits Dublin port this weekend
The stunning Argentinian navy tall ship Libertad is sailing into Dublin port for the weekend. The vessel will be docked at Sir…
Rosses Point Maritime Heritage Weekend 2019
The coastal village of Rosses Point, Sligo is steeped in seafaring tradition. Now in the 4th year, its Maritime Heritage Weekend is…
Calling all citizen scientists – take part in the annual Coastwatch survey
Coastwatch is conducting its annual coastal survey and needs your help. They are looking for volunteers from all walks of life to…
The Tower’s Seafood Festival | 20th – 22nd September
Head to Westport, Co. Mayo this September to get your seafood fix with Ireland’s newest seafood festival. The Tower’s Bar & Restaurant…
Join Clean Coasts Big Beach Clean 2019
Clean Coasts annual Big Beach Clean weekend returns from the 20th – 22nd September. Around the country hundreds of beach cleans will…