The Marine Institute (Foras na Mara) is the Irish national agency responsible for Marine Research, Technology Development and Innovation (RTDI)
he Marine Institute is the Irish national agency responsible for Marine Research, Technology Development and Innovation. We seek to assess and realise the economic potential of Ireland's 220 million acre marine resource; promote the sustainable development of marine industry through strategic funding programmes and essential scientific services; and safeguard our marine environment through research and environmental monitoring.
The vision of the Marine Institute Ireland is a thriving maritime economy in harmony with the ecosystem and supported by the delivery of excellence in our services.