Marine Environment, Science, wildlife, weather & Ocean energy
Marine Minister Michael Creed took receipt of the 2019 Marine Institute Annual Stock Book yesterday, Thursday 21 November. One of the institute’s primary annual publications since 1993, the Stock Book provides scientific advice on commercial fish stocks of interest to…
Two juvenile seals named Ariel and Merida after the Disney princesses are part of a novel marine research project using the latest technology to record and understand harbour seals’ behaviour. In a first for Northern Ireland, the Exploris Aquarium in…
Irish Research Marine Glider Deployed In North Atlantic On New Project
16th November 2019 Marine Science
The Marine Institute’s marine glider has been deployed in the North Atlantic as part of a deep ocean marine science research project. Laochra na Mara can reach depths of 1,000m and collects oceanographic data on conductivity, temperature, depth, fluorescence, turbidity…
An endangered basking shark showed up off North America three years after it was tagged in Ireland, according to new research published by Irish and Canadian scientists. A female basking shark which was fitted with a satellite transmitter at Malin…
Applications Open For EurofleetsPlus ‘Floating University’ In Cork Harbour
15th November 2019 Marine Science
The EurofleetsPlus project is calling for applications from early-stage researchers of marine-related sciences to take part in a ‘Floating University’ on the RV Celtic Voyager next spring. Applications are open until next Friday 22 November for the scheme co-ordinated in…
Belfast Harbour's 'RSPB Window on Wildlife' Gives a Bird's Eye View
14th November 2019 Belfast Lough
As you make your passage west through Belfast Harbour to the Marina you probably don’t realise that on your port side near the cruise liner terminal is gem of a wildlife sanctuary just a hundred metres away writes Betty Armstrong.…
Marine & Climate Science On Show At Mayo & Galway Science Festivals
14th November 2019 Marine Science
Marine science and ocean climate research will be showcased to mark Science Week 2019 at science and technology festivals in Castlebar this coming Sunday 17 November, and Galway next Sunday 24 November. The Marine Institute will host an interactive stand…
Foreshore Planning: Irish Sailing Urge Sailors to Have a Say at Marine Planning Framework Consultations
14th November 2019 Marine Planning
As Afloat reported yesterday, the Government launched its Consultation Draft of the National Marine Planning Framework (NMPF). Lead by the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government (DHPLG), the draft document aims to create a “co-ordinated and coherent approach to…
‘Critical That We Provide Framework’ For Marine Planning Says Minister At Launch Of Draft Consultation
13th November 2019 Marine Planning
Sixteen different sectors and activities are within the scope of the draft National Marine Planning Framework (NMPF) launched yesterday (Tuesday 12 November). And plans for a system of designated Strategic Marine Activity Zones among its main ambitions, as previously reported…
Documentary Highlights Threat To Ireland’s ‘Invisible’ Marine Life
12th November 2019 Marine Wildlife
Following last night’s stark warning for Irish coastal cities and towns, RTÉ’s On Climate season of TV programmes continues tonight (Tuesday 12 November) with a look at how climate change, pollution and overfishing have directly affected biodiversity around Ireland’s coasts.…
New System of "Strategic Marine Activity Zones" May Result from Draft Marine Plan
11th November 2019 Environment
"Strategic marine activity zones" may be designated in coastal and offshore waters as part of the Government's new approach to marine planning. Offshore wind projects will receive "preference" in marine areas zoned for this, a new draft framework published this…
Weather Forecaster’s Stark Warning For Irish Coastal Cities & Towns Come 2050
11th November 2019 Weather
“The sea will come and take” Dublin and Cork by 2050 if nothing is done to deal with the consequences of climate change, Gerald Fleming will say in an RTÉ TV documentary tonight as The Irish Times reports. The former…
Draft National Marine Planning Framework To Be Published Tomorrow At Latest Stakeholder Advisory Meeting
11th November 2019 Marine Planning
The eighth and latest stakeholder advisory meeting on the National Marine Planning Framework takes place tomorrow, Tuesday 12 November, from 10am at the Commissioners of Irish Lights in Dun Laoghaire. Tomorrow’s meeting will also see Damien English, Minister of State…
Cape Clear Distillery Produces its First Bottles of Offshore Island Gin
11th November 2019 Island News
Cape Clear Island Distillery, Ireland’s newest and only offshore Island distillery confirmed its first distillations last week with the first bottles of gin produced on Thursday 7th November last. Its been a turbulent few months for the new operation which…
Rejection by Galway County Council for Expansion Plans of Killary Fjord Excursion Operator
31st October 2019 Aquatic Tourism
Planning permission has been refused by Galway County Council for a new terminal and other facilities for a company providing boat tours on Killary Fjord. Connemara Sea-Cruise, which own Killary Fjord Boat Tours, sought planning permission for the construction of…
Seán Canney, Minister of State for Community Development, Natural Resources and Digital Development, has confirmed the policy principles that will underpin the Taoiseach and Minister Bruton’s announcement to cease new exploration for oil offshore Ireland. This announcement, in an address…