RV Celtic Explorer gets refit at Harland and Wolff, Belfast
In December 2020, the RV Celtic Explorer entered the Dry Dock at Harland and Wolff ship repair to commence a dry dock…
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BIM National Seafood Survey deadline extended until 8th February
Inland Fisheries Ireland investigates pollution incident on Carrowbeg River
Fish Stocks Insights | Marine Institute’s 2020 Stock Book now available
Irish Titanic dive veteran Rory Golden to join 2021 Titanic Expedition
Clean Coasts’ Love Your Coast Photography Competition Winners Announced
Marine Institute joins Mission Atlantic to map and assess the sustainable development of the Atlantic Ocean
Inland Fisheries Ireland confirms chub an invasive species on the River Inny
No Swimming Notices erected at three Wexford Beaches due to E.coli
Get Involved | Have your say on a better, bluer future for our seas
To have your say on Europe’s future relationship with the ocean – click here. The ocean and waters survey is open to all…
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…
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…
Dauntless Courage: New Book Celebrating the History of the Dunmore East RNLI
Dunmore East RNLI has been saving lives off the South East coast since 1884. Since then Lifeboats based in the village have…
Water Safety Ireland appeals public to swim at Lifeguarded waterways this bank holiday
As we approach the busiest bank holiday of the year, Water Safety Ireland is appealing for people to swim at lifeguarded waterways…
Offshore wind is a “Game Changer” for Ireland
New ambitious targets in the Programme for Government present a turning point for Ireland’s offshore wind industry. The EirWind Blueprint launched today,…
Online survey to deepen our understanding of Ireland’s Seascapes
To deepen our understanding of Ireland’s Seascapes, the Marine Institute invites you to complete an online survey. The survey responses will help…
Water Safety Tips | How to Treat a Jellyfish Sting
Warm weather undoubtedly means many of us will be heading to the beach but it unfortunately attracts another kind of unwelcome beach…
Public advised against recreational gathering of shellfish
The Marine Institute has detected levels of naturally occurring compounds in shellfish that can cause illness in human consumers, and are warning…
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…
Belfast to build zero emissions ferries following £60m funding boost
A Belfast Maritime Consortium led by Artemis Technologies has won a £33 million UK Government innovation grant to develop zero emissions ferries…
Through Art, Coastal Communities convey the Importance of the Ocean
Coastal Communities are the focus this week on the Marine Institute’s Oceans of Learning series. The Marine Institute and partners are celebrating our world’s…
Explore Ireland’s Coastal Communities in Oceans of Learning series
In Ireland, 1.9 million people live within 5km of the coast and many communities along the Irish coast depend on industries such…
Take Care at the Beach! | New Figures reveal Drowning Danger
New figures released by Water Safety Ireland (WSI) show that 105 people drowned in 2019 and that a total of 1,200 drowned…
Blue Flag 2020 | Did your Beach get a Blue Flag this Year?
There were 90 Blue Flags and 60 Green Coast Awards awarded this year by An Taisce. The Blue Flag programme raises environmental…
From Mono to Multi – The Future of Aquaculture in Ireland
Seafood is a popular and healthy food product in Ireland with the average Irish person consuming about 22kg of fish per year….
Irish Coast Guard warns of dangers of using inflatable toys in open water
The Irish Coast Guard and Water Safety Ireland are appealing to the public to be mindful of the drowning risk associated with…
IFI appeals anglers to report incidences of red skin disease in salmon
Inland Fisheries Ireland appeals to anglers and fishery owners to report any incidences of red skin disease encountered in salmon. Inland Fisheries…
Strong support for offshore wind farms in Irish waters revealed
The results of the first nationally representative survey of public perception of offshore wind farms in Ireland released by MaREI, the SFI…
Water Safety Ireland warns cold water will put swimmers’ lives at risk as restriction ease
Water Safety Ireland is concerned that cold water, the main factor in drownings, will put lives at risk as we enter phase…
With a surge of usage Irish Water urges public to conserve water
Irish Water is appealing to people to conserve water when they can. They have confirmed that there has been a significant increase…
BIM pilots online learning for Skipper Training Programme
The Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) National Fisheries College of Ireland in Castletownbere, Co. Cork is piloting the Skipper Full Certificate of Competency…
BIM Aquaculture Remote Classroom (ARC) goes online
Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), Ireland’s Seafood Development Agency has announced its Aquaculture Remote Classroom (ARC) has moved temporarily online, allowing teachers access…
Ballycotton Ghost Ship Salvage could cost €10 Million
It could cost upwards of €10m to salvage the MV Alta, the ghost ship that ran aground in Cork, according to International…
Inland Fisheries Ireland | Updated guidelines for anglers
Inland Fisheries Ireland has updated its angling guidelines to reflect the latest Government and National Public Health Emergency Team advice. From today…
Dun Laoghaire RNLI rescue kayakers in difficulty off Dalkey Island
Over the bank holiday weekend, Dun Laoghaire RNLI came to the aid of two people who got into difficulty on a kayak….
Landings to Irish ports valued at €434million (+15%) in 2019
Landings of high value species including hake, monkfish and megrim resulted in an increase (+15%) in the overall value of landings to…
LÉ George Bernard Shaw detains French Fishing Vessel
Yesterday morning the Irish Naval vessel LÉ Gerorge Bernard Shaw detained a French registered fishing vessel 180 nautical miles West of Mizen…
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…
Government support measures for strategic maritime connections
The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross announced the designation, on a temporary basis only, of five strategic maritime routes…
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…