Science Week highlights Ireland’s marine research expertise

Free and low‑cost educational events focused on water are taking place across Ireland this week as part of the annual Science Week.

The programme includes organised walks along waterways, panel discussions and creative activities aimed at marine enthusiasts, climate specialists and anyone interested in ocean protection.

Among the experts featured are Dr O’Hagan, senior research fellow at the MaREI Centre, University College Cork, who advises on ocean law and marine governance and serves as honorary secretary of the all‑Ireland Marine Renewables Industry Association.

Dr Cusack leads the Irish Marine Institute’s oceanography and climate research, developing algal bloom alerts and extreme marine‑event warning systems, and contributes to European projects on ocean observing.

Professor Dr Regan of Dublin City University heads the DCU Water Institute and is developing an in‑situ sensor for rapid water‑contamination detection under the National Challenge Fund project ‘Restart’.

Marine Institute director of marine environment and food, Mr Nolan, oversees research on fish health, marine chemistry, shellfish safety and spatial planning, having secured funding for major observation and forecasting initiatives.

Dr Allcock, professor of zoology at the University of Galway, chairs expert meetings on marine habitat protection and leads the Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence for Ocean Futures, Science and Diplomacy.

Dr White, an observation‑based oceanographer at the University of Galway since 1993, also contributes to the week’s scientific outreach.

Source: Silicon Republic. Photo: Sam Forson / Pexels.