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Explore Ireland’s marine research capabilities
The Marine Research Infrastructure Compendium (2022) brings together key information on Ireland’s marine research facilities, resources, and services.
- what infrastructure is available
- where it is located
- how it can support your research
Use the interactive dashboard
We developed a dynamic Power BI dashboard to make the infrastructure data easier to explore.
- search and filter research infrastructures
- identify facilities by organisation or type
- explore detailed infrastructure profiles
Use the resources in your research
The static reference document supports detailed review, while the interactive tool supports fast, targeted queries.
- identify available infrastructure quickly
- plan research projects and collaborations
- access facilities and services
- understand national research capacity
What marine research infrastructure includes
For this compendium, marine research infrastructure includes state-funded and private facilities, resources, and services used, or available for use, in marine research in Ireland.
- large-scale research facilities and equipment
- research vessels and observation systems
- laboratories and analytical services
- coastal and offshore observatories
- field-trial and testbed sites
- satellite and remote-sensing systems
- data resources such as libraries and databases
- integrated networks of smaller infrastructures
- ICT systems, including sensor networks, data platforms, and high-performance computing
- lab-scale equipment used in marine research
Why a national infrastructure overview matters
A shared view of Ireland’s marine research capability supports research decisions, investment, and public understanding.
Research and collaboration
Researchers can locate the tools they need, avoid duplication, strengthen collaboration, and support national and European research priorities.
Investment and planning
Policymakers and stakeholders can use the overview to support evidence-based investment and planning.
Transparency and public insight
Media and public audiences can gain transparency and insight into Ireland’s research capability.
Learn more and collaborate
We welcome collaboration with researchers, institutions, and industry partners interested in accessing infrastructure or contributing to future updates.