Sheila Byrnes

Communications Manager @marineinstitute #ireland

[Explorers Education Programme @explorersedu]

Celebrate 20 YEARS of the @MarineInst 's Explorers Education Programme and become an ocean ambassador!
Book exclusive modules for inland schools in counties Cavan, Carlow, Kilkenny, Kildare, Laois, Longford, Monaghan, Offaly, Roscommon, Tipperary, and also Westmeath - making Ireland truly "Blue"!
Visit us at https://t.co/QLSD3PJuxd or contact Noirin at [email protected].

#KeepExploring

[Explorers Education Programme @explorersedu]

What better way to celebrate the @MarineInst Explorers Education Programme's 20th anniversary than by expanding to include schools in Ireland's non-coastal counties! We are very excited and cannot wait to work with you! Please do reach out to apply!

https://t.co/HKL7CvBKuR

#KeepExploring

[Marine Institute @MarineInst]

🌍🤝 Today, the Marine Institute welcomed H.E. Nicolas Nihon, Ambassador of Belgium, to Marine Institute headquarters in Oranmore for discussions on the strong and growing collaboration between Ireland and Belgium in marine science, innovation and the sustainable ocean economy.

During the visit, Marine Institute leadership and scientific teams explored shared priorities including ocean observation, climate research, marine ecosystems science and offshore renewable energy (ORE), highlighting the importance of scientific evidence and environmental monitoring in enabling responsible development at sea.

The discussions also recognised the depth of cooperation under Horizon Europe, where Ireland and Belgium currently collaborate on 62 marine-related projects worth €624 million, supporting research, innovation, capacity-building and ocean literacy across Europe.

The Ambassador received briefings on Ireland’s national research vessel fleet and expanding marine infrastructure, which underpin the State’s ability to collect high-quality data to inform policy, industry and environmental protection. Dialogue also covered the @MarineIrlNet, and how it can further strengthen links between research, industry and European partners.

We look forward to continuing our close partnership with Belgium, built on a shared commitment to sustainable ocean development and strong European scientific collaboration. 🌊💙🇪🇺

cc @agriculture_ie

[Marine Institute @MarineInst]

🌊 The European Marine Board (EMB) is seeking two new artists for the 2026–2027 edition of our EMBracing the Ocean artist-in-residence programme! 🎨

As we enter the 6th year of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development, connecting people to our Ocean is more important than ever.

This programme offers:
✅ €10,000 grants
✅ Collaboration with Ocean scientists
✅ A chance to create impactful art that inspires sustainability and new perspectives

EMB welcomes applications from creative individuals or groups worldwide, across disciplines such as:
🎨 Visual Arts (painting, photography, digital art, sculpture)
📚 Literary Arts (fiction, poetry, storytelling)
🎭 Performing Arts (dance, music, theatre)
🌍 Traditional & Indigenous Arts

🗓️Deadline: midnight CET on 16 February 2026
📌 Learn more and apply here: https://t.co/fZg4OoI5Rn

cc @EMarineBoard

[Marine Institute @MarineInst]

🌍💬 How Do Scientists Really Use Social Media? We Want to Hear from You! @EMarineBoard has launched a new Survey on Social Media Usage in Science Environments, and we’re inviting researchers, science communicators, policy-makers, journalists, educators, NGOs and industry experts to take part.

Whether you post daily or scroll occasionally, your insights matter. This survey will help R&D organisations understand how marine and environmental science is communicated online and which platforms and strategies truly work.

📝 What to expect:

• Anonymous survey
• Takes 10–15 minutes
• Open until 31 December 2025
• Available in 10 languages

👉 Take the survey: https://t.co/BhHtTpszbH

[SEASHOREKIDS @SEASHOREKIDS1]

What do Blobfish and Oobleck have in common? Find out at the Marine Institute’s Explorers Education Programme workshops on deep sea animals @MarineInst @explorersedu

[Marine Institute @MarineInst]

🐦 Calling #Dundalk nature lovers! We need your help.

Every winter, tens of thousands of migratory birds travel from northern Europe to Dundalk Bay.

Among the visitors is the unmistakable oystercatcher - an iconic sight along our shoreline and an early warning indicator of the Bay’s health. Because these birds migrate huge distances and rely on very specific habitats, changes in the environment show up quickly in their behaviour and numbers.

👩‍🔬 Right now, Marine Institute scientists are working to understand how oystercatchers use the Bay and how their feeding overlaps with the local cockle fishery.

To do this, our team has:
📍 Fitted GPS trackers to 25 oystercatchers
🟦 Added colour leg rings to 50 more

The GPS shows where the birds travel hour by hour, but the colour rings rely on YOU.

👉 If you spot an oystercatcher with a coloured leg ring, please report it! Log your sighting on the European Colour-ring Birding platform or email: [email protected]

Every report helps us build the scientific understanding needed to protect Dundalk Bay, its wildlife, and local livelihoods. 💙🌊

https://t.co/DdO7U11a14 cc @LouthBWI

[Marine Institute @MarineInst]

🌊💬 Don’t miss the CommOCEAN Online Talk 2025 - an interactive event bringing together ocean communicators, journalists, and experts from across Europe and beyond.

🗓 Date: December 11, 2025
🕒 Time: 15:00–16:30 CET
💻 Format: Free online event
🔗 Find out more and register: https://t.co/ogYVRBth8S

cc @CommOceanConf #scicomm

[Marine Institute @MarineInst]

🌍💬 How Do Scientists Really Use Social Media? We Want to Hear from You! @EMarineBoard has launched a new Survey on Social Media Usage in Science Environments, and we’re inviting researchers, science communicators, policy-makers, journalists, educators, NGOs and industry experts to take part.

Whether you post daily or scroll occasionally, your insights matter. This survey will help R&D organisations understand how marine and environmental science is communicated online and which platforms and strategies truly work.

📝 What to expect:

• Anonymous survey
• Takes 10–15 minutes
• Open until 31 December 2025
• Available in 10 languages

👉 Take the survey: https://t.co/BhHtTpszbH

[Marine Institute @MarineInst]

🌊 This week's the Marine Institute’s Ocean of Careers video series highlights innovation and international collaboration that power Ireland’s marine sector.

🇮🇪 Ireland has built a global reputation for excellence in marine research, innovation and collaboration. From the Galway Statement (2013) to today’s OKEANO collaboration across Europe, Africa and the Americas, and the Our Shared Ocean partnerships with Small Island Developing States, Ireland continues to help shape sustainable ocean policy worldwide.

Explore further: https://t.co/YKz3VxFo2q

#ScienceWeek cc @AllAtlanticO @OurSharedOcean @bluemissionaa

[Marine Institute @MarineInst]

🌊 We’re proud to announce that the Marine Institute is a finalist in the SEAI Energy Awards 2025!

This recognition celebrates over a decade of sustainability action – from powering our offices with solar energy to transitioning research vessels to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) and achieving top-tier My Green Lab accreditation for six laboratories.

Our Climate Action Roadmap drives real impact:

✅ 44.6% improvement in energy efficiency since 2009
✅ 5.7% reduction in CO₂ emissions
✅ Solar projects set to meet over 25% of our electricity needs

“Sustainability is at the heart of how we work at the Marine Institute,”says Dr Rick Officer, CEO. 💙🌍

Find out more: https://t.co/4IA66CT0mY

[Marine Institute @MarineInst]

🌊 Safe seafood: Science behind every bite 🐟🦪 As part of this #ScienceWeek2025, the Marine Institute is shining a spotlight on the incredible work that keeps Irish seafood among the safest in the world.

From oysters to mussels, every shellfish undergoes rigorous testing by our dedicated scientists. Their expertise ensures the seafood on your plate meets the highest standards of quality and safety.

🔬 Meet the people behind the science in our ‘Ocean of Careers’ video series, running all November: https://t.co/jc4ttqwRug

[Marine Institute @MarineInst]

🌍🧪 Behind every trusted seafood safety result is someone making sure the science is rock solid. As a Senior Laboratory Analyst and Technical Manager, Navdeep oversees busy labs where chemistry is put to work solving real-world challenges like sustainability and climate change.

“My work involves managing our labs and team, implementing quality systems, calibrating equipment, and ensuring safety procedures are followed. I review data and co-ordinate laboratory and field activities,” Navdeep explains. 👩‍🔬 Thanks to scientists like Navdeep, the data behind our environmental and food safety standards is accurate, reliable and trusted.

Find out more: https://t.co/jc4ttqwRug

#ScienceWeek2025

[Marine Institute @MarineInst]

Tá sceireacha dúchais oisrí ag filleadh arís!

Tá an tInstitiúid Mhuirí tar éis €1.5 mhilliún a cheadú don tionscadal BRICONS – tionscadal mór athchóirithe sceireacha oisrí faoi stiúir COBÁC, OTÉ, COBÁ agus CCT.

Réitigh nádúrbhunaithe do chóstaí atá inbhuanaithe 🌍🦪🔗https://t.co/jlsT2UvgIg

[Explorers Education Programme @explorersedu]

“Phytoplankton – Mighty Micro Movers” introduces children to the ocean’s sunlight zone and phytoplankton as drifters and stickers highlighting how they “move”.
Through demonstrations children are introduced to the influence of the ocean currents; the Earth’s spin & the Coriolis Effect; concepts of Upwelling, Wind, Temperature & Salinity that influence the movement of phytoplankton.

Learn more about our ocean's microscopic marvels! 🔬Check out our amazing free to download resources from the https://t.co/P56gcMb1h3!
https://t.co/SrG7MRtl7x
#KeepExploring
@MarineInst

[Marine Institute @MarineInst]

Nothing beats a good coffee and a great read! ☕🗞️A big thank you to the @CTribune for featuring the Marine Institute’s “Oceans of Careers” this week, celebrating the people behind Ireland’s marine science and sustainability. 🌊💙

#OceansOfCareers #MarineScience #ScienceWeek2025

[Marine Planning Ireland @MSP_Ireland]

Breakout workshops in full swing at afternoon session of @AtlanticArea conference. Check out the impressive artwork on display @MarineInst from Kate Kavanagh appearing in "Reportage of an Odyssey" a book based on lived experiences of western coastal communities @EUAtlantic

[Marine Institute @MarineInst]

“Tá gá le taithí phraiticiúil na ndaoine a shaothraíonn a slí bheatha ón bhfarraige, agus leis an taighde a dhéantar ag Foras na Mara, chun iascaigh inbhuanaithe a chinntiú dár bpobai, ” arsa Macdara.

Oibríonn Macdara Ó Cuaig go díreach le pobail iascaireachta ar fud na hÉireann, bailíonn Macdara sonraí ríthábhachtacha agus cinntíonn sé ag an am céanna go léirítear sna modhanna taighde fírinní saol na hoibre ar an bhfarraige.

I rith mhí na Samhna, taispeánfar i sraith físeán de chuid Fhoras na Mara, 'Ocean of Careers', na gairmeacha beatha éagsúla a thacaíonn le timpeallacht mhuirí agus geilleagar gorm na hÉireann.

Faigh tuilleadh eolais agus féach ar fhíseáin eile sa tsraith seo: https://t.co/O0jT7SyExk

[Marine Institute @MarineInst]

🌊 Ireland’s marine sector is thriving, with over 3,000 companies and nearly 39,000 people working across coastal communities and beyond.

🎥 This video highlights the exciting career paths in tourism, seafood, offshore energy, aquaculture, marine research, and more. Whether you're into science, engineering, or technology, the ocean economy has a place for you.

[Marine Institute @MarineInst]

“There's something special about gathering information first-hand and then seeing how it informs the decisions and policies that protect our ocean resources.”

Haleigh Joyce, a Scientific and Technical Officer, focuses on Nephrops (more commonly known as the Dublin Bay prawn) and deep-sea ecosystems around Ireland.

Throughout November, the Marine Institute’s ‘Ocean of Careers’ video series will showcase the diverse careers that support Ireland's marine environment and blue economy.

Find out more and explore other videos from this series: https://t.co/HUGwx1N73a