Explore Commercial Fisheries
Working with Industry
We engage with the fishing industry so fisheries research in Ireland remains collaborative, relevant, trusted, and useful for managing marine resources.
Fish Stock Assessment & Advice
Learn how scientific evidence supports sustainable fish stocks, biodiversity, and future fishing opportunities.
Sampling and Data Collection
Learn how fisheries scientists collect biological and catch data to assess fish stocks and support sustainable fisheries management.
At Sea Sampling Programme
The programme gathers evidence from commercial catches to help researchers understand fish populations and fisheries.
Sentinel Vessel Programme
Access long-term data on Ireland’s inshore lobster and crab fisheries for stock assessment and marine research.
Skipper Self Sampling Programme
A fleet partnership that collects biological data from inshore catches where independent scientific surveys are unavailable.
Scientific Observers Programme Shellfish
Learn how at-sea scientific observation strengthens the evidence available for inshore shellfish fisheries.
Shellfish Sampling Programme
The programme studies lobster, crab, scallop, cockles, clams, and whelks to track population change and the effects of fishing.