Marine and Coastal Unit

Our largest Marine and Coastal project is INFOMAR which together with the Marine Institute, maps the Irish seabed and provides key baseline data for Ireland’s marine sector. We also participate in several EU marine related projects.

INFOMAR mapping waters of the Burren & Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark

The 2023 INFOMAR inshore survey season has kicked off along the Burren & Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark.

Retirement of the RV Celtic Voyager

The R.V. Celtic Voyager retires after 25 years of service and 86 Hydrographic Survey Expeditions.

The Real Map of Ireland

Ireland’s marine territory extends more than 10 times our land mass. Download map (PDF)

INFOMAR Seminar | 21 February 2022

INFOMAR hosted a successful and long awaited in-person event in The Printworks, Dublin Castle.

INFOMAR mapping waters of the Burren & Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark
Retirement of the RV Celtic Voyager
The Real Map of Ireland
INFOMAR Seminar | 21 February 2022

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		https://www.gsi.ie/en-ie/events-and-news/news/Pages/The-68th-IGRM.aspx	The 68th IGRM	The 68th IGRM was held in Trinity College Dublin from Friday, 28 February to Sunday, 2 March 2025.	19/03/2025 00:00:00
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