This survey, led by Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) and the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG) was conducted on board the Marine Institute’s R.V. Celtic Explorer as a dedicated survey between 18th and 31st August 2009. The survey area covered waters over the Porcupine Bank, Porcupine Slopes and Irish …
Newfoundland Ice Sheet Glaciated Shelf Survey led by Ulster University in April 2016 on board the Marine Institute's R.V. Celtic Explorer. The overall scientific aim of this application is to develop a better understanding of the formerly glaciated continental shelf around Newfoundland. This survey is going to take place in …
Fishery Harbour Centre established by Fishery Harbour Centres Act 1968 which is AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION AT CERTAIN HARBOURS OF CENTRES IN WHICH TO PROMOTE, DEVELOP AND CARRY ON SEA FISHING, THE PROCESSING, PACKING AND SELLING OF FISH, THE MANUFACTURE OF PRODUCTS DERIVED FROM FISH …
Ancient woodland refers to those woods that have had a continuous history of cover since before the period when planting and afforestation became common practice (mid‐1600s). These woodlands are important in terms of their biological and cultural value, and may even form links with prehistoric wildwoods. To date, unlike our …
In 2024, the Marine Institute published the Atlas of Commercial Fisheries around Ireland, fourth edition. This atlas provides a series of detailed maps of commercial fishing activity around Ireland with the aim of providing insights into fishing activities and fisheries resources. The atlas contains maps of: Fishing effort by vessels …
Long term data, over four decades, were analysed to examine temporal trends in survival indices and phenotypic characteristics of Atlantic salmon Salmo salar returning to the Burrishoole national salmonid monitored river in Ireland. None Suggested Citation: Cotter, Deirdre; Ó'Maoiléidigh, Niall; Poole, Russell. (2024) Burrishoole wild and hatchery-reared(ranched) salmon - changes …
Maps of breeding birds distributions mapped using a 10x10 km grid associated with Article 12 Birds Directive report on the implementation of national provisions for the period 2013 to 2018 and submitted in 2019. The Birds Directive (Directive 2009/147/EC) came into force in Ireland in 1981. Article 12 of this …
Survey to assess the conservation status of eight Annex I habitats of sand dunes in Ireland. The assessment methodology was refined, ArcGIS habitat maps were updated and conservation status was assessed for reporting under Article 17 of the Habitats Directive. The project deliverables consist of a final report, an MS …
Irish waters represent one of the most important marine habitats for seabirds in Europe and are utilized by a wide range of seabird species. However, the at-sea abundance and distribution of many of the seabird species occurring in Irish waters remains poorly understood. Under the EU Birds Directive, there is …