Marine.ie
Title
Marine Institute
Description
"to undertake, to co-ordinate, to promote and to assist in marine research and development and to provide such services related to marine research and development, that in the opinion of the Institute will promote economic development and create employment and protect the environment." - Marine Institute Act, 1991
Ireland's marine resource is over 220 million acres – more than ten times her land area. The resource is having a growing impact on the Irish economy, currently worth well in excess of €1,000,000,000 and employing more than 32,000 people.
1 - To support existing marine businesses and related activities through the provision of key scientific services and advice and through the results of research to provide for wise mangement decisions to guide the on-going sustainable development of the marine resource.
