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Marine Institute - Foras na Mara The Marine Institute (Foras na Mara) is the Irish national agency responsible for Marine Research, Technology Development and Innovation (RTDI)

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14/10/2026

Conversations from Atlantic Summit2026.

We caught up with Valerie Hickey, Director for Environment at the World Bank Group, about the challenges facing our ocean and the importance of working together towards a more sustainable future. 🌊

In partnership with University of Galway and Atlantic Technological University

As Europe works to strengthen its competitiveness, security and resilience in an increasingly uncertain world, strengthe...
13/10/2026

As Europe works to strengthen its competitiveness, security and resilience in an increasingly uncertain world, strengthening ocean knowledge systems is key to turning ambition into action.

In a new op-ed, Dr Niall McDonough, director of policy, innovation and research support services at the Marine Institute, explores why strengthening Europe's ocean knowledge systems is essential to help the region adapt, compete and lead.

🔗 Read the full op-ed: https://siliconrepublic.pulse.ly/a8wezeobzx


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The journey around Ireland’s coast continues. 🌊🔎From young explorers and science experiments to the people working by th...
13/10/2026

The journey around Ireland’s coast continues. 🌊🔎

From young explorers and science experiments to the people working by the sea, there’s still plenty to discover on Cois Cladaigh.

📺 Join us for Episode 2 on 22 October on Cúla4.

12/10/2026

▶️ We asked delegates attending for their biggest takeaways.

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What’s it really like to spend a week at sea as a marine scientist? 🚢🔬This summer, recent Marine Science graduate Seoda ...
11/10/2026

What’s it really like to spend a week at sea as a marine scientist? 🚢🔬

This summer, recent Marine Science graduate Seoda joined the RV Tom Crean on Ireland’s annual Underwater TV Survey, helping scientists collect vital information used to assess Nephrops (Dublin Bay prawn) stocks and support sustainable fisheries management.

📖 Read Seoda's blog to dive into a story of science, teamwork, discovery and an unforgettable first experience of offshore research: https://blogspot.pulse.ly/t23yfxbxhu

🌊 Through the Our Shared Ocean programme, the Marine Institute welcomed two students from St. George's University, Grena...
10/10/2026

🌊 Through the Our Shared Ocean programme, the Marine Institute welcomed two students from St. George's University, Grenada, to investigate how better governance can support the sustainable use of Sargassum seaweed and reduce coastal pollution in the Caribbean.

Their research highlights how international collaboration, evidence-based policy and knowledge exchange can strengthen ocean governance, support resilient blue economies, and create opportunities for the next generation of marine leaders. 🌎💙

Find out more about this partnership: https://marine.pulse.ly/jolocx2zwq

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09/10/2026

As the sun sets on Galway Bay, it's time to wrap up .

The two-day event concluded with the release of the Atlantic Summit Galway 2026 Outcome Statement - a shared commitment to strengthen ocean knowledge, deepen Atlantic cooperation, and invest in the next generation of ocean leaders.

Watch our highlights video and download the Statement below.

Thank you to our partners University of Galway and Atlantic Technological University and all of you for coming along and showing your commitment to our shared ocean.

https://marine.pulse.ly/eiw3fngw5g

🌊 Atlantic Summit Galway 2026 concludes with a shared vision for Europe’s ocean futureToday, the international ocean com...
09/10/2026

🌊 Atlantic Summit Galway 2026 concludes with a shared vision for Europe’s ocean future

Today, the international ocean community came together behind the Atlantic Summit Galway 2026 Outcome Statement, a collective commitment to strengthening ocean knowledge, deepening Atlantic cooperation, and investing in the next generation of ocean leaders.

Hosted by the Marine Institute, University of Galway and Atlantic Technological University , the Summit brought together more than 350 policymakers, researchers, industry leaders, innovators, educators and early-career ocean professionals from across Europe and the wider Atlantic region to shape a sustainable, resilient and competitive ocean future.

Key messages from the Atlantic Summit Galway 2026 Outcome Statement:

🔬🌊 Make ocean knowledge a strategic investment priority
Ocean knowledge, including observations, data, research, innovation and infrastructure, is essential for Europe's competitiveness, resilience and maritime security.

🤝 Strengthen Atlantic partnerships and cooperation
Deeper collaboration across the Atlantic basin is critical to addressing shared environmental, economic and geopolitical challenges while accelerating innovation and effective ocean governance.

👩‍🔬🌟Invest in skills and leadership
Empowering the next generation of ocean professionals through education, training and mentorship will be essential to delivering Europe's ocean ambitions.

Together, these priorities reinforce a clear message: Europe's prosperity, sustainability and resilience depend on its ability to generate, share and apply ocean knowledge through strategic investment, strong partnerships and skilled people.

🔗 https://marine.pulse.ly/r8f3jbfuph

🐟 Your voice can help protect our oceans.Marine Beacon is a Horizon Europe project tackling one of the biggest challenge...
08/10/2026

🐟 Your voice can help protect our oceans.

Marine Beacon is a Horizon Europe project tackling one of the biggest challenges facing marine biodiversity: bycatch.

The new Marine Beacon Digital Platform is an open space where researchers, fishers, policymakers, conservationists and members of the public can share knowledge, ask questions and contribute ideas.

We are currently looking for contributions on:

🌊 Successful bycatch reduction initiatives
🦈 Risks facing basking sharks
📢 Better ways to raise public awareness about bycatch

Whether you work in the sector or simply care about marine life, your perspective matters.

Get involved today: https://marinebeacon.pulse.ly/xe4qdg2i0p

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