How fisheries science supports sustainable fisheries
Marine Institute fisheries science combines ecosystem knowledge, industry collaboration, stock assessment, data collection, and at-sea surveys.
Ecosystems
Waters around Ireland are among the most productive and biologically diverse fishing grounds in the North Atlantic and European Union. Sea fisheries are a wild natural resource with significant economic and ecological importance.
Commercial Fisheries
Engagement with the fishing industry helps ensure that fisheries research in Ireland remains collaborative, relevant, and trusted, supporting better management of marine resources.
Fisheries & Ecosystems Surveys
We conduct fisheries surveys throughout the year using the research vessels R.V. Celtic Explorer and R.V. Tom Crean, as well as commercial vessels. The surveys generate key datasets on the distribution, abundance, and structure of fish and shellfish.