![Northern fulmar taking off from the water surface, Carrigfada Bay, Co Cork Northern fulmar taking off from the water surface, Carrigfada Bay, Co Cork](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000TZlb5KSjuTY/s/767/I0000TZlb5KSjuTY.jpg)
Seabirds Increasingly Targeting Fishing Vessels for Catch, UCC-led Study Finds
7th September 2023 Marine Wildlife![Matt Murphy, founder of one of Ireland’s longest-running coastal research stations at Sherkin Island Matt Murphy, founder of one of Ireland’s longest-running coastal research stations at Sherkin Island](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000zQc31lWaeG8/s/767/I0000zQc31lWaeG8.jpg)
Three Decades of Marine Data Published By Sherkin Island Marine Station
6th September 2023 Island News![Dr. James Gahan Dr. James Gahan](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000tAJzX4w_E8k/s/767/I0000tAJzX4w_E8k.jpg)
Irish Expert in Small Marine Organisms Wins European Research Council Grant
6th September 2023 Marine Science![The grading was carried out for Friends of the Earth by experts who annually assessed the Government’s implementation of commitments in the Programme for Government The grading was carried out for Friends of the Earth by experts who annually assessed the Government’s implementation of commitments in the Programme for Government](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000qcfVoK146F0/s/767/I0000qcfVoK146F0.jpg)
Water Quality and Marine Score Lowest In Report Card on Government Climate Commitments
4th September 2023 News Update![The Marine Institute’s headquarters in Rinville, outside Galway city The Marine Institute’s headquarters in Rinville, outside Galway city](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000OLPa._2qYy4/s/500/I0000OLPa._2qYy4.jpg)
Marine Institute Biotoxin Team Wins International Sustainability Award
3rd September 2023 Marine Science![File image of the ocean schooner Tara File image of the ocean schooner Tara](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000dOWi3o_nNJU/s/500/I0000dOWi3o_nNJU.jpg)
Marine Institute Welcomes Unique European Science Expedition to Galway
2nd September 2023 Marine Science![Archaeologist, author and academic Rose Cleary has dedicated 40 years of her life to unearthing, preserving and promoting the rich history and archaeology of County Limerick through her work at Lough Gur; the only site in Ireland where every age of humankind can be found. Rose is pictured with Professor Kerstin Mey, President of the University of Limerick and Mary Harney, Chancellor of the University of Limerick.
Archaeologist, author and academic Rose Cleary has dedicated 40 years of her life to unearthing, preserving and promoting the rich history and archaeology of County Limerick through her work at Lough Gur; the only site in Ireland where every age of humankind can be found. Rose is pictured with Professor Kerstin Mey, President of the University of Limerick and Mary Harney, Chancellor of the University of Limerick.](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000jI98aWfITNY/s/767/I0000jI98aWfITNY.jpg)
"Trailblazing" Archaeologist of Lough Gur Awarded Honorary Doctorate by UL
31st August 2023 Marine Science![](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000m8kS_YPBkPU/s/767/I0000m8kS_YPBkPU.jpg)
![Frank Roberts Junior High students Stephanie Evans, left, Kaitlyn Grandy, and Thomas Sheppard who was their teacher, and Karen Lavelle Quinn, Deputy Principal of Coláiste Pobail Acla, Achill, Mayo, carrying the Raven Kaster at Galway Atlantaquaria at the weekend Frank Roberts Junior High students Stephanie Evans, left, Kaitlyn Grandy, and Thomas Sheppard who was their teacher, and Karen Lavelle Quinn, Deputy Principal of Coláiste Pobail Acla, Achill, Mayo, carrying the Raven Kaster at Galway Atlantaquaria at the weekend](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000CgMjSXognKw/s/767/I0000CgMjSXognKw.jpg)
Mini Boat Which Crossed Atlantic to Achill from Newfoundland Due to Be Launched Again
28th August 2023 Island News![Dynamic color change of hogfish Dynamic color change of a hogfish](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000CjLh0RyWAio/s/767/I0000CjLh0RyWAio.jpg)
Hogfish Can "Photo" Their Own Skin As It Changes Colour for Camouflage
27th August 2023 Marine Wildlife![The Marine Institute, in conjunction with the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI), Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA), Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) and Irish Farmers Association Aquaculture (IFA) is hosting the Shellfish Safety Workshop The Marine Institute, in conjunction with the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI), Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA), Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) and Irish Farmers Association Aquaculture (IFA) is hosting the Shellfish Safety Workshop](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000oMxxujNIGII/s/767/I0000oMxxujNIGII.jpg)
![File image of the RV Celtic Voyager docked in Galway File image of the RV Celtic Voyager docked in Galway](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000QZAaS8s4LxM/s/500/I0000QZAaS8s4LxM.jpg)
Ireland’s First Custom-Built Research Vessel Celtic Voyager Is Up for Sale
22nd August 2023 Marine Science![See the Clare coastline, from Carrowmore Point to Carrigaholt Bay, in unprecedented detail thanks to a new series of Maps that have been developed by INFOMAR. From Mutton Island to Georges Head, from Tullig Point to Loop Head and the Shannon Estuary, this new high-resolution map highlights the unique & intricate landscapes that lie beneath the waves See the Clare coastline, from Carrowmore Point to Carrigaholt Bay, in unprecedented detail thanks to a new series of Maps that have been developed by INFOMAR. From Mutton Island to Georges Head, from Tullig Point to Loop Head and the Shannon Estuary, this new high-resolution map highlights the unique & intricate landscapes that lie beneath the waves](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000zQIabsOL3u8/s/767/I0000zQIabsOL3u8.jpg)
![Mackerel Mackerel](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000nl6Ft6Q2QXs/s/500/I0000nl6Ft6Q2QXs.jpg)
BIM and Marine Institute Collaborate With Pelagic Sector to Capture Northeast Atlantic Mackerel Data
14th August 2023 BIM![The first instalment of INFOMAR’s Bluescale Map Series is this bathymetric map of Galway Bay The first instalment of INFOMAR’s Bluescale Map Series is this bathymetric map of Galway Bay](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000KINv5TiDYqI/s/500/I0000KINv5TiDYqI.jpg)
New ‘Bluescale’ Maps Showcase Ireland’s Coastal Depths in Unprecedented Detail
14th August 2023 Environment![](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000WkiDdWqASw4/s/635/I0000WkiDdWqASw4.jpg)