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This review presents information on the status of selected shellfish stocks in Ireland. In addition data on the fleet (<13m) and landings for all species of shellfish (excluding Nephrops) are presented. The intention of the annual reviews is to present stock assessment and...
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EnvironmentThe Connemara 2D Model provides data for Galway Bay on the oceanographic surface parameters: (zeta) Sea Level Height (m), Barotropic Sea Water X Velocity (m/sec), and Barotropic Sea Water Y Velocity (m/sec). Users of the download service can choose a datetime, XY velocity...
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This review presents information on the status of selected shellfish stocks in Ireland. In addition data on the fleet (<13m) and landings for all species of shellfish (excluding Nephrops) are presented. The intention of the annual reviews is to present stock assessment and...
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EnvironmentThe location and areas where offshore non-renewable energy is taking place and due to begin production around Ireland. The main commercial fields include the Corrib field off the Belmullet Peninsula and the Kinsale field in the Celtic Sea.
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EnvironmentTidal predictions are generated from measured data via the Irish National Tide Gauge Network and via modelled data from the MI operational hydrodynamic model. Tidal prediction is a calculation of future tide ranges based on available oceanographic parameters. Users can select...
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This is second deployment of the Galway Bay Observatory. The SmartBay Observatory in Galway Bay is an underwater observatory which uses cameras, probes and sensors to permit continuous and remote live underwater monitoring. It was installed in 2015 on the seafloor 1.5km off...
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The SmartBay Observatory in Galway Bay is an underwater observatory which uses cameras, probes and sensors to permit continuous and remote live underwater monitoring. It was installed in 2015 on the seafloor 1.5km off the coast of Spiddal, Co. Galway, Ireland at a depth of...
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This training survey focused on multi-disciplinary research methods for studying the marine environment, using the core disciplines of fisheries, benthic biology, oceanography and marine geophysics relevant to marine economics and policy. This training survey took advantage of...
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Register of Protected Areas - Nutrient Sensitive Areas River Waterbodies (WFD RBMP Cycle 2)EnvironmentThis dataset represents a snapshot taken in September 2016 for the purpose of the WFD RBMP Cycle 2. WFD River Waterbodies intersecting with designated Nutrient Sensitive Areas waterbodies in accordance with the Urban Waste Water Treatment (UWWT) Directive 91/271/EEC on Urban...
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Register of Protected Areas - Nutrient Sensitive Areas Groundwater Waterbodies (WFD RBMP Cycle 2)EnvironmentThis dataset represents a snapshot taken in September 2016 for the purpose of the WFD RBMP Cycle 2. WFD Groundwater Waterbodies intersecting with designated Nutrient Sensitive Areas waterbodies in accordance with the Urban Waste Water Treatment (UWWT) Directive 91/271/EEC on...
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Register of Protected Areas - Surface Water Bodies in Bathing Locations (WFD RBMP Cycle 2)EnvironmentThis dataset represents a snapshot taken in September 2016 for the purpose of the WFD RBMP Cycle 2. WFD Surface Water Bodies intersecting with Designated Bathing Waters under S.I. No. 79/2008 and S.I. No. 351/2011 Bathing Water Quality (Amendment) Regulations 2011 and all...
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Register of Protected Areas - Nutrient Sensitive Areas Surface Waterbodies (WFD RBMP Cycle 2)EnvironmentThis dataset represents a snapshot taken in September 2016 for the purpose of the WFD RBMP Cycle 2. WFD Surface Waterbodies intersecting with designated Nutrient Sensitive Areas waterbodies in accordance with the Urban Waste Water Treatment (UWWT) Directive 91/271/EEC on Urban...
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The dataset of ZOCs was primarily generated in relation to the national groundwater quality monitoring programme. It was done for each of the approximately 200 monitoring points in that programme at the time. In addition, ZOCs were produced for drinking water sources (supplied...
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Water monitoring stations used by the EPA and Local Authorities are registered on EDEN Monitoring Data System by an application called the Feature Coding Tool (FCT). This tool applies a unique code to river, lake, transitional, coastal or groundwater stations registered on it.
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These are the results of the noise mapping (round 3) of the Dublin and Cork Agglomerations carried out for the EPA under EU Directive 2002/49/EC. The directive is implemented in Ireland by the Environmental Noise Regulations 2006 (SI 140/2006).
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The Water Framework Directive (WFD) is a key initiative aimed at improving water quality throughout the EU. It applies to rivers, lakes, groundwater, and coastal waters. The Directive requires an integrated approach to managing water quality on a river basin basis; with the...
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EnvironmentThis dataset represents a snapshot taken in September 2016 for the purpose of the WFD RBMP Cycle 2. Bathing Water Area profiles referred to in Regulation 5 is to consist of a description of the physical, geographical and hydrological characteristics of the bathing water, as...
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Annual statistics on sea fisheries landings at Irish ports. Statistics include breakdown by species class (e.g. deepwater, demersal, pelagic, shellfish), species description (e.g. Atlantic Mackerel) and top 20 ports by value (e.g. Killybegs, Castletownbere). Statistics include...
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SMART NUI Galway SEMRU 2016 Survey undertaken in Cork Harbour. Training will focus on multidisciplinary research methods for studying the marine environment, using the core disciplines of fisheries, benthic biology, oceanography, and marine geophysics. The course takes...
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EnvironmentThis survey took place in December 2017 on board the Marine Institute's R.V. Celtic Voyager, led by Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT). The survey was conducted to assess microplastic pollution and seafloor integrity within Galway Bay and its environs. 12...