About the Marine Institute

Aerial view of the Marine Institute campus in Oranmore

Facilities

Stock assessment, seafood safety, sustainable fishing practices.

Education & Outreach

The Marine Institute aims to inspire a new generation of ocean champions and inform society on the value of Ireland’s marine resource, the importance of our ocean and the work of the Marine Institute.

Oceans of Learning

Learn more about our ocean through a range of topics that explore Ireland’s marine resource and the work of scientists at the Marine Institute.

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Explorers Education Programme

The programme provides cross curricular lesson plans, resources and activities that support the national curriculum.

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Marine Facts

From shipping and seafood to sharks and shipwrecks, discover more about our oceans through this colourful series of marine facts.

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Video Resources

From documentaries to animations, view the array of video resources on offer.

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Fish Health

Our Fish Health Unit is the Competent Authority for the implementation of aquatic animal health legislation and the Irish National Reference Laboratory for finfish, mollusc and crustacean diseases.

The Impact of Our Work

The Marine Institute aims to inspire a new generation of ocean champions and inform society on the value of Ireland’s marine resource, the importance of our ocean and the work of the Marine Institute.

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Facilities

International cooperation is key to a successful research, development and innovation strategy. Maintaining existing international partnerships and generating new ones, particularly in the areas of conducting research at the forefront of Science, Technology and Innovation, greatly strengthens national capacity and enables Irish researchers and research-based SMEs stay at the forefront of knowledge.

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