Norway-Ireland aquaculture dialogue

Representatives from Ireland’s aquaculture sector, Dáil deputies and media, gathered at the invitation of the Norwegian Ambassador in association with the Irish Farmers’ Association for the launch (26/11) of the Aquaculture Dialogue Norway-Ireland. Ambassador…

Shipwrecks and wind farms – an unlikely alliance

A voyage in the north Irish Sea where researchers mapped 65o km2 will help characterise the suitability of the area for wind turbine foundations and identify engineering challenges and the presence of shallow gas. The shipwreck sites have…

All in a Row on the River Liffey to raise funds for water charities

Teams of skiffs, kayaks, canoes and currachs aim to beat a one thousand kilometre marathon in eight hours on the River Liffey on Saturday, November 30, in the 2019 All in a Row event. All in a Row hope to exceed  last year's 1,000 km achievement…

Hot Air: Ireland’s Climate Crisis

The RTE One documentary screened November 9 reveals the role that the oceans play in absorbing atmospheric carbon dioxide but with the consequence of getting warmer, changing chemical composition and are heralding a climate crisis. As a result,…

Public consultation on Ireland’s first National Marine Planning Framework

The National Marine Planning Framework draft consultation launched (12/11/19) seeks public comment on planning objectives and policies relating to sixteen different sectors/activities. These include renewable energy, fisheries, ports, harbours…

Geoscience 2019: Geoscience for Climate Action

At the annual conference of GSI, Seán Canney, Minister of State for Natural Resources and Rural Development, commended the agency for the focus on climate action. He noted the progress across many areas and the "vital work in rural areas" such as groundwater flood mapping being developed by the Office of Public Works.  

Blue whiting 2020 quota gives ‘stability’ to Irish fishermen

Agreement reached between the EU, Norway, the Faroe Islands and Iceland on the 2020 blue whiting fishery, yields a small increase to 38,500 tonnes (€11.5m) for Irish fishermen and gives "stability" in uncertain times, according to Michael…

Ireland has an international responsibility for whales and dolphins

According to the IPBES Global Assessment Report on Biodiversity and Ecosystems Services, over one third of marine mammals globally are currently threatened. To date we have recorded 26 cetacean species in Ireland, including new species recorded…

Ireland’s ocean economy ‘on course’ to achieve 2020 target

The NUI Galway’s Socio-Economic Marine Research Unit (SEMRU) latest update on the performance of Ireland’s ocean economypresents a 'complete and comparable' profile across thirteen marine-related industries in Ireland. The update shows…