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…
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Dauntless Courage: New Book Celebrating the History of the Dunmore East RNLI
Water Safety Ireland appeals public to swim at Lifeguarded waterways this bank holiday
Online survey to deepen our understanding of Ireland’s Seascapes
Water Safety Tips | How to Treat a Jellyfish Sting
Public advised against recreational gathering of shellfish
Clean Coasts’ ‘Love Your Coast’ photography competition now open
Belfast to build zero emissions ferries following £60m funding boost
Through Art, Coastal Communities convey the Importance of the Ocean
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…
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…
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…
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…
Water Safety | Children at greater risk over the St Patrick’s Day period
Half a million primary school children will not be attending school over the St Patrick’s Day period (and will be off for…
Researchers invited to apply for three Eurofleets+ Programmes
Eurofleets+ is calling for applications from researchers for three programmes – the Ship-time and marine Equipment Application (SEA) Programme Call ‘Regional’, Remote…
Contract Signed! New Science Research Vessel for Ireland on the Way
The Marine Institute has announced a contract has been signed between the Marine Institute and Spanish shipyard Astilleros Armon Vigo S.A. for…
Beautiful sail training ship Cuauhtémoc set to visit Dublin next week
The impressive sail training ship for the Mexican navy Cuauhtémoc will be visiting Dublin Port next week as part of a tour…
Pilot Programme for Bluefin Tuna Data Collection
Authorisations will be soon be granted for 15 angling vessels to participate in Tuna CHART (Catch and Release Tagging) a pilot Bluefin…
Scientists find plastics at bottom of deep submarine canyon
University College Cork scientists have discovered plastic at the bottom of a deep submarine canyon at 2,125m water depth while investigating cold-water…
The most beautiful ship in the world – Amerigo Vespucci – visits Dublin Port
The Amerigo Vespucci tall ship, sail training vessel for the Marina Militare (Italian Navy), is visiting to Dublin this week and what…
Smooth Hammerhead shark spotted in Irish waters for first time
A shark species, previously unrecorded in Irish waters, has been sighted in the Celtic Sea during a recent fisheries survey on the…
Study shows Irish puffins adapt behaviour to use tidal currents when foraging
For the first time a new study has revealed that puffins are capable of modifying their behaviour to drastically reduce the effort…
Stay safe this summer | Swim at lifeguarded waterways
As the good weather continues this weekend a lot of us will be taking full advantage and heading to the beach. To…
Ilen sets sail to follow salmon migration and highlight their decline
Ireland’s sole surviving ocean going wooden sailing ship, the ‘Ilen’, which was re-built through a community educational programme in Limerick, will set…
Water Safety Tip | How to Escape a Rip Current
There’s nothing quite like the Irish coast on a sunny day but with more of us heading for a dip in the…
Cold water shock is a killer – Here’s how to avoid it
Summer is here and a lot of us will be taking full advantage and heading towards the coast. And as we all…
Inland Fisheries Ireland appeals to public to report non-native species in Irish waters
Inland Fisheries Ireland has appealed to anglers and the general public to be vigilant and report the presence of any Pacific pink…
Bathing prohibition notice at Seapoint, Sandycove and Forty Foot
As a result of heavy rainfall in the Dublin region on 23rd and 24th June, overflow discharges of wastewater occurred at a…