Ireland’s Blubber Book – A Wonderful New Intro to Ireland’s Whales & Dolphins
The Irish Whale and Dolphin Group advocate for a better understanding of cetaceans and their habitats through education and research, and they…
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Epicentre of Science | Robert Mallet’s Explosive Experiments on Killiney Beach
In 1849 Irishman Robert Mallet (3 June 1810 – 5 November 1881) carried out experiments on Killiney beach in Dublin creating groundbreaking…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
SEA-SEIS expedition sharing deep-sea excitement in classrooms around Ireland
The SEA-SEIS deep-sea research mission, currently onboard the Celtic Explorer deploying seismometers into the Atlantic as part of an ambitious project to…
Lobster Expedition | Scientists onboard RV Celtic Voyager sampling west of the Aran Islands
A new survey sampling Nephrops larvae from the area west of the Aran Islands will be conducted for the first time aboard…
Science Week 2017 | Eight Fascinating Events for the Curious Mind!
Science Week is Ireland’s annual celebration of the fascinating world of science, technology, maths and engineering. The week-long festival returns from the…
How well do you know these Irish Inventors and Marine Scientists?
Test your knowledge of Ireland’s most famous maritime inventors and marine scientists! How did you do? Why not have a go with…
Get Involved | Take the Two Minute Irish Marine Pollution Survey
The Irish coast is an incredible resource and we all use it in our own way. Understanding the range of interactions people…