​In collaboration with The Heritage Council and to celebrate National Heritage Week, CHERISH and INFOMAR will host a vessel open day on Saturday, August 24th 2019 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ireland's research vessel, the RV Keary, will be docked in Dingle Marina, Co. Kerry for all to come aboard.

Our marine survey vessel that has been mapping the physical, chemical and biological features of the Irish seafloor as part of the CHERISH project and Ireland's INFOMAR seabed mapping programme

Ireland's marine territory is 10 times greater than the land area. Come on board, see the equipment and speak to the people mapping the seabed. Learn more about Irish marine research, geology and how climate change and storminess can impact coastal heritage.