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The Marine Institute welcomed more than 600 visitors to its headquarters in Oranmore last Friday for ‘A Night to Sea’, an evening of marine-themed cultural experiences a part of the Culture Night 2025, bringing together artists, performers, and local community groups to celebrate our connection to sea.

Culture Night, an event to celebrate the rich and diverse culture in Ireland, takes place tomorrow Friday, September 19, from 4pm.

The Marine Institute's Explorers Education Programme has confirmed its return to schools for the 2025/26 academic year with a new nationwide expansion that brings marine-themed education to coastal and inland counties.

The Marine Institute has appointed Dr Glenn Nolan as Director of Marine Environment and Food Safety Services (MEFSS).

A research team from University of Galway has captured a rarely observed ocean mixing process during an expedition to the Greenland Sea, a finding that could improve our understanding of Arctic climate change.

Over the last four years, the business community in Galway has endeavoured to shine a light on water safety for World Drowning Prevention Day, a United Nations (UN)/World Health Organisation (WHO) initiative which takes place internationally on July 25 each year.

The Marine Institute locations in Oranmore, Co Galway, and Newport, Co Mayo, welcome 18 university students this month to participate in the 2025 Summer Bursary programme.

Galway County Council has officially launched an ambitious new strategy aimed at protecting and enhancing the county’s unique natural, built, and cultural heritage. The Galway County Heritage and Biodiversity Plan 2024–2030 was unveiled at the Marine Institute in Rinville on Tuesday, marking a significant step in the county’s approach to climate action and sustainable community development.

To celebrate World Oceans Day, and this year’s theme “Wonder”, Galway City Museum is hosting Ocean Celebration Week from Monday, 2 June to Friday, 6 June 2025. The Marine Institute is delighted to collaborate on this week-long programme, which features a range of free, family-friendly activities designed to spark curiosity and deepen our connection with Ireland’s marine environment.

The RV Celtic Explorer has been officially recognised as Ireland’s first Integrated Carbon Observation System (ICOS) ocean station, marking a significant milestone in the country’s contribution to global climate monitoring.