Marine NDP (2000-2006) Research Publicationshttp://hdl.handle.net/10793/202024-01-25T21:55:36Z2024-01-25T21:55:36ZIrish Short Sea Shipping Inter–European Trade CorridorsMarine Institutehttp://hdl.handle.net/10793/5932019-08-30T08:36:52Z2004-01-01T00:00:00ZIrish Short Sea Shipping Inter–European Trade Corridors
Marine Institute
The study in this report is focused on 12 economies in the North European and Baltic area. All are now members of the EU. In addition to drawing conclusions and providing recommendations, the work in this report can be divided into three main elements. The first is to provide a mapping of the structure of freight flows to and from Ireland, to provide projections of changes in Ireland’s trade with other countries in the study area, and to examine the determinants of this structure. The second is to examine the cost variables in relation to this structure and to estimate the potential for imminent developments to affect this structure. The third is to examine the nature of the logistics sector in Europe and to provide indications of the potential response of this sector to changes in the policy and economic environment.
2004-01-01T00:00:00ZFeasibility Study on the Establishment of a Large Scale Inshore Resource Mapping ProjectParsons, A.Barton, K.Brown, C.Berry, A.Curtis, J.Emblow, C.Hartnett, M.Nash, S.Rooney, S.http://hdl.handle.net/10793/5922019-08-30T08:36:52Z2004-01-01T00:00:00ZFeasibility Study on the Establishment of a Large Scale Inshore Resource Mapping Project
Parsons, A.; Barton, K.; Brown, C.; Berry, A.; Curtis, J.; Emblow, C.; Hartnett, M.; Nash, S.; Rooney, S.
In 1999 the Irish Government allocated €27 million to survey all of Ireland’s territorial waters. The National Seabed Survey involves the acquisition and processing of 850,000sq.km of multibeam sonar swath bathymetry, sub-bottom seismic reflection, gravity, magnetic and ancillary geological and water column data in water depths of 50m to 4000m. The area is divided into Zone 3 (water depths 200m to 4000m), Zone 2 (50m to 200m) and Zone 1 (0m to 50m). By 2003, the Geological Survey of Ireland (GSI) had completed Zone 3 data acquisition and the Marine Institute had mapped a large area offshore northwest Ireland (especially Donegal Bay) as part of its Zone 2 responsibilities. Mapping in Zone 2 will continue until 2006, by which time Ireland will be in possession of one of the most comprehensive seabed data sets in oceanic waters. During the planning of the National Seabed Survey, it was obvious that the mapping requirements for Zone 1 (0m to 50m) were more complex than those in deeper waters. This was because of the technical difficulties in mapping Ireland’s variable coastline, its economic importance and the diversity of potential stakeholder interests in Zone 1 waters. As a consequence, the Geological Survey of Ireland and the Marine Institute focused on mapping Zones 3 and 2 respectively, where data could be collected easily and rapidly in spite of the large area. In the meantime, the Marine Institute commissioned this feasibility study to cost and prioritise a comprehensive mapping programme for Zone 1 as the final phase in the Government’s commitment to map Ireland’s entire offshore resource.
2004-01-01T00:00:00ZOceans of Opportunity - Exploring Ireland’s Marine Resources: Review of Projects 2000–2005Marine Institutehttp://hdl.handle.net/10793/3282019-08-30T08:36:19Z2006-01-01T00:00:00ZOceans of Opportunity - Exploring Ireland’s Marine Resources: Review of Projects 2000–2005
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This publication gives an overview of projects and some of the achievements of the research and development activity funded under the Marine RTDI in the current National Development Plan (2000–2006). Approximately €52 million was originally committed to the programme and although the funding period is not fully complete, it is timely to look at the range of projects that have been supported and developed under the National Development Plan.
2006-01-01T00:00:00ZStrategic Review and the Feasibility of Seaweed Aquaculture in IrelandWerner, A.Clarke, D.Kraan, S.http://hdl.handle.net/10793/3272019-08-30T08:36:19Z2004-01-01T00:00:00ZStrategic Review and the Feasibility of Seaweed Aquaculture in Ireland
Werner, A.; Clarke, D.; Kraan, S.
The National Seaweed Forum, commissioned by the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources in 1999, evaluated the current status of the Irish Seaweed Industry, investigated the potential uses of seaweeds and identified measures to be undertaken for developing the different industrial sectors. Seaweed aquaculture was identified as a key area for the development of the Irish Seaweed Industry to meet growing market demands and to create attractive and high–skilled jobs in peripheral communities in coastal areas.
Following these recommendations the Marine Institute commissioned this present study to investigate the feasibility of seaweed aquaculture in Ireland. Its objectives are to: Review the current status of seaweed aquaculture worldwide and in NW Europe, identify seaweed species, their potential uses and economic value, which would lend themselves to aquaculture in Ireland.
Assess Irish expertise capable of supporting a national seaweed aquaculture programme.
Identify priority RTDI projects necessary for supporting a development programme.
Assess the availability of suitable sites for seaweed aquaculture. Develop an outline strategy for a national seaweed aquaculture programme over the next ten years.
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