Marine Institute Ireland
The Marine Institute (Foras na Mara) is the national agency responsible to the Irish government for advice on and implementation of marine research, technology, development and innovation (RTDI) policy and marine research services that critically inform policy objectives, management and sustainable development strategies for marine resources.
The Marine Institute is headquartered at Rinville, near Oranmore, County Galway on the west coast of Ireland. The Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO) is located in Harcourt Street, Dublin. The Marine Institute also operates an aquaculture and catchment management laboratory and office facility at Furnace, near Newport, Co. Mayo as well as offices and laboratories in a number of Ireland’s fishing ports.
The Marine Institute oversees the operation of Ireland’s two purpose-built research vessels, the RV Celtic Voyager and RV Celtic Explorer and the Remotely Operated Vehicle, Holland 1 as well as co-ordinating Sea Change - a seven-year Marine Knowledge, Research & Innovation Strategy for Ireland 2007 – 2013.
The Marine Institute employs approximately 180 staff including specialists in fisheries, marine environment, technology, aquaculture, catchment management, ocean energy, functional foods and marine climate change as well as experts in information technology, communications and logistical support.
The vision statement of the Marine Institute is
“A thriving maritime economy in harmony with the ecosystem and supported by the delivery of excellence in our services.”
Read more about Marine Institute Ireland: History of The Marine Institute, Structure and Functions of The Marine Institute
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