When it comes to the #Arctic, vast, pristine landscapes of white and blue come to mind. However, these marine ecosystems are already being re-shaped by environmental changes and drivers. 👉 Swipe to discover how scientists are investigating harmful algal blooms in the Arctic, and why it matters for #oceans and #seafood at home. Full story on our website: https://lnkd.in/dxV8cVU7 #HABs
Marine Institute
Research Services
Oranmore, Galway 32,554 followers
Marine Institute (Foras na Mara) is the Irish national agency responsible for Marine Research, Technology Development
About us
The Marine Institute (Foras na Mara) is Ireland's national agency responsible for Marine Research, Technology Development and Innovation (RTDI). We aim to assess and realise the economic potential of Ireland's 220 million acre marine resource; promote the sustainable development of marine industry through strategic funding programmes and essential scientific services; and safeguard our marine environment through research and environmental monitoring. The Institute was set up under the 1991 Marine Institute Act with the following role: “...promote economic development and create employment and protect the marine environment” The Marine Institute is headquartered at Rinville, near Oranmore, County Galway on the west coast of Ireland. It also operates an aquaculture and catchment management laboratory and office facility at Furnace, near Newport, Co. Mayo as well as offices and laboratories in a number of Ireland’s fishing ports. The Marine Institute employs approximately 189 staff including specialists in fisheries, marine environment, technology, aquaculture, catchment management, ocean energy, functional foods and marine climate change, as well as experts in information technology, communications and logistical support. The vision statement of the Marine Institute is “A thriving maritime economy in harmony with the ecosystem and supported by the delivery of excellence in our services.”
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http://www.marine.ie
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- Research Services
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- 51-200 employees
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- Oranmore, Galway
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- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1992
- Specialties
- research, government, marine, Ireland, Irish, and Europe
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Rinville
Oranmore, Galway H91 R673, IE
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Newport, Co Mayo F28 PF65, IE
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Wilton Park House
Wilton Place
Dublin 2, Co Dublin D02 NT99, IE
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🌊 Fresh off a Master's in Marine Biology from Southampton, Emily joined our SMART Sea School programme last February for 12 days aboard the Celtic Explorer on the Irish Anglerfish and Megrim Survey. She sorted hauls by species in the lab (Red Gurnard vs Grey Gurnard, which turned out to be harder than it sounds), encountered several tonnes of Boarfish in a single tow, and came face to face with a deepwater shark and an Atlantic Thornyhead ( an animal that can live up to 90 years and was almost certainly the oldest creature in the room). 🐟 👉 Read Emily's full story on the Scientists@Sea blog: https://lnkd.in/dERhv5V3
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🌊 Our outreach programme continues with a series of engaging, family-friendly workshops and public talks, exploring the wonders of Ireland’s marine environment. The next event is taking place on: 🔹 1 April – From Superfood to Fertiliser: Are Seaweeds Ireland’s Hidden Gem? A lunchtime talk (1:00 pm to 1:50 pm) with Julie Grivotte, PhD student at the University of Galway, examining both traditional and emerging uses of seaweed in Ireland’s coastal communities and industries. 📍Galway City Museum This event is organised as part of An Tír Faoi Thoinn – The Land Beneath the Waves outreach programme brought to you by the Marine Institute in partnership with Galway City Museum . Join us to discover, learn, and connect with the incredible marine world on our doorstep! Book your place by emailing Museum@GalwayCity.ie. Admission is FREE! #MarineScience #Seaweed #STEMOutreach #OceanEducation #Ireland Léa Delhaise Sinéad Coyne MPRII Kathleen Sweeney
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🌊 Ireland's ocean economy is worth €8.39 billion, and it's growing. From coastal tourism to offshore renewable energy, our seas support 49,000 jobs and €3.53 billion in Gross Value Added to the Irish economy every year. The Marine Institute is proud to support Ireland's ocean economy through research, infrastructure, and maritime development. 💙 Scroll through the slides to catch the highlights and explore the data behind the report: https://lnkd.in/dmtyc8bJ
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A look back at Stories From The Sea at Galway City Museum From exploring marine biodiversity to hearing stories from the sea from renowned underwater cameraman Ken O’Sullivan it was an inspiring evening celebrating Ireland’s ocean. Thank you to everyone who joined us. #StoriesFromTheSea #MarineLife #KenOSullivan #Galway
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📘 “Women Ocean Champions” Book Launch 📢 Celebrating stories that inspire change. The launch of Women Ocean Champions highlights the journeys, challenges, and achievements of women shaping the Blue Economy 🌊💙 📖 A powerful reminder that representation matters and that storytelling can drive real impact. You can access to the digital version of the book from this link: https://lnkd.in/dSUyHVdN 💬 What kind of stories inspire you the most in your field? #WomenInBlue #Storytelling #BlueCareers #WINBIG
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Our director, Liam Lacey, is taking part in a panel discussion this afternoon at the National Maritime College of Ireland (NMCI) Seafarers' Conference and will focus on the future skills needs for the Irish Maritime Economy. "Ireland's maritime industry is important, dynamic and interesting." #SeafarersConf26 Marine Institute
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Clúdaíonn ár dTuarascáil Tionchair Bhliantúil 2025 réimse leathan cás-staidéar agus buaicphointí tábhachtacha ón mbliain seo caite - ina mínítear an obair a dhéanaimid agus na tionchair shuntasacha a bhaineann léi. Seo cuid de na réimsí a clúdaíodh i dtuarascáil na bliana seo: > Modh le stoc géiniteach a shainaithint ina chúis le hiascach scadán a athoscailt > Laghdaíonn cabhlach an tsoithigh taighde astaíochtaí carbóin agus úsáid fuinnimh > Infheistíocht nua €12 mhilliún i dtaighde mara > Sábháilteacht bia a chinntiú trí Chlár Sábháilteachta Bia Mara na hInstitiúide > An stoirm a chur tharainn: ról ríthábhachtach Líonra Breathnóireachta Baoithe Shonraí Mara na hÉireann (IMDBON) le linn Stoirm Éowyn > An Rannán Aeráide Aigéin agus an Suirbhé um Múráil Dhomhain – ag bailiú sonraí riachtanacha fadtéarmacha aigéin agus aeráide le breis agus fiche bliain Déan scrúdú domhain ar an tuarascáil le tuilleadh eolais a fháil. https://lnkd.in/dkmBJzNT
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🐟📊 Stock Book 2025 is out: Environmental change is already impacting Ireland’s fisheries, from rising ocean temperatures to declining stock health. 👉 Swipe through the slides to explore the key insights from the latest assessments of 74 fish stocks and what they mean for the future of our seas. 👉 Explore the full report and data via the Marine Institute’s Open Access Repository The Stock Book 2025: Annual Review of Fish Stocks in 2025 with Management Advice for 2026 #BlueEconomy #Fisheries #OceanScience #ClimateChange
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Our Annual Impact Report 2025 covers a wide range of case studies and key highlights from the past year - explaining the work we do and the significant impacts it delivers. Here are just some of the areas covered in this year’s report: > Innovative genetic stock identification method leads to re-opening of herring fishery > Research vessel fleet reduces carbon emissions and energy usage > New investment of €12 million in marine research > Ensuring food safety through the Institute’s Seafood Safety Programme > Weathering the storm: the crucial role of the Irish Marine Data Buoy Observation Network during Storm Éowyn > The Ocean Climate Section and Deep Mooring Survey – gathering essential long-term ocean and climate data for more than two decades Take a deep dive into the report to learn more. #ImpactReport25 https://lnkd.in/dMDkgZuM Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine