Minister for Rural and Community Development Heather Humphreys, has announced €2.25 million for capital works on offshore islands. Upgrades to roads, piers, coastal protection, street lighting and other infrastructure projects will be covered by the investment. Island communities across the…

The exhibition ‘Eolaíocht na Mara - Sea Science’ was officially opened at Músaem Chorca Dhuibhne - West Kerry Museum by the Marine Institute on Thursday (4 July). ‘Eolaíocht na Mara - Sea Science’ invites visitors to dive beneath the waves…

Minister for Marine Charlie McConalogue has contributed to a new film marking the 20th anniversary of the formation of the North Western Waters Advisory Council (NWWAC). EU Commissioner for the Environment, Oceans and Fisheries Virginijus Sinkevičius has also participated in…

The body of a man has been recovered off the north shore at Cloonamore, Inishbofin in Co Galway. Malin Head Coast Guard was notified by radio at about 10.15 pm last night that a fisherman was overdue and presumed missing…

Training in observing marine mammals in Irish waters is to be funded for a second year by ESB Ireland. Up to five places will be awarded on the Marine Mammal Observer (MMO) training programme, which is run by the Irish…

Microplastics and nanoplastics are not only a risk to marine life, but may increase the risk of serious disease in humans, a new study has found. Non-communicable diseases such as cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular and chronic lung disease are linked to…

The Dutch Ambassador to Ireland, Maaike van Koldam visited the Marine Institute on Wednesday (26 June) and hailed the importance of Galway for harnessing Ireland’s potential in areas like renewable energy and the marine sector. On Wednesday morning, the Ambassador…

Connemara-based Killary Adventure Company has secured a new global environment and social responsibility certification. The company says it is among the first businesses in Ireland to achieve the prestigious B Corp certification. The certification is held by over 1,300 companies…

Three creative artists from Kerry have produced a special sand art collage on Magherabeg Cut on the shores of Brandon Bay to mark World Sand Dune Day coming this Saturday 29 June. Silke Michels, Zoë Ui Fhaolain Green and Emer…

Geophysical surveys will be undertaken in the Irish Sea off the Wicklow and Wexford coast in the coming weeks to provide site investigation information for the development of the Arklow Bank Wind Park 2 project. The survey campaign will involve…

Biologist and environmentalist Éanna Ní Lamhna has launched the first ever Irish book on aquatic plants, featuring 401 different river, lake and pond plant species. The 576-page Aquatic Plants in Ireland—A Photographic Guide identifies flora in freshwater habitats across the…

The Marine Institute welcomes 22 undergraduate students this month to its facilities in Oranmore, Co Galway and Newport, Co Mayo as part of the 2024 Summer Bursary Scholarship Programme. The bursary scheme enables students to gain valuable practical experience and…

The Irish Marine Federation (IMF) attended the European Boating Industry (EBI) General Assembly in Barcelona earlier this month. Hosted by the Spanish member, Asociación Nacional de Empresas Nauticas (ANEN), in collaboration with the Marina Port Vell, the Port of Barcelona…

The importance of aquaculture in providing a sustainable food supply was highlighted by the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation’s (FAO) director general Dr Qu Dongyu on a recent visit to south Galway bay. Speaking at Kellys’ Oyster farm, Dr Dongyu…

Ocean Winds and Bord na Móna have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Iarnród Éireann (Port Authority for Rosslare Europort) to develop suitable port and harbour solutions for delivering offshore wind developments. This strategic partnership underscores…

Research to reduce the cost of offshore wind platform moorings and to reduce the environmental impact of composites for renewable energy devices feature among new Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) fellowships. A total of 15 awards have been announced by Minister…