Working with Industry
We engage with the fishing industry so fisheries research in Ireland remains collaborative, relevant, and trusted, leading to better management of marine resources.
Fish Stock Assessment & Advice
Fish stocks require careful management so populations can remain self-sustaining, preserve biodiversity, and support future fishing opportunities. Fisheries managers rely on an evidence-based approach.
Sampling and Data Collection
Sampling programmes collect information on the state of fish stocks. Scientists use these data to support advice on sustainable stock management.
Fisheries sampling programmes
These programmes collect fisheries information across Ireland and provide evidence for research and stock assessment.
At Sea Sampling Programme
We collect data across Ireland from a wide range of fishing activity to build reliable datasets for scientific research and stock assessment.
Sentinel Vessel Programme
Access long-term datasets on Ireland’s inshore lobster and crab fisheries, collected to support stock assessment and marine research.
Collaborative inshore sampling
Skippers and scientific observers collect biological and fisheries data where direct, on-board evidence supports research and stock assessment.
Skipper Self Sampling Programme
The programme collects biological data from inshore catches and provides detailed information on species where independent scientific surveys are unavailable.
Scientific Observers Programme Shellfish
Scientific observers collect high-quality data through on-board sampling in inshore shellfish fisheries to support research and stock assessment.
Shellfish Sampling Programme
We study Ireland’s lobster, crab, scallop, cockles, clams, and whelks to understand population change and how fishing affects marine life.