Ryan Institute, University of Galway. Aquaculture, marine research and life in a research facility on the West coast of Ireland, curated by Dr Alex Wan

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We just wrapped up our final gathering in Norway, Bodo, for the CircNets project! It’s been an incredible journey of collaboration, developing a sustainable future across the Northern Atlantic and Arctic region in managing end-of-life fishing gear. @uniofgalway @APP4SEA_NPA
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Carna Research Station is 50! 🎂 Yesterday, we celebrated five decades of groundbreaking marine research and innovation. 🌊🐟 #MarineScience #Research @RyanInstitute @uniofgalway @Galway_Research
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It’s happening today! The first Oceanus seminar of the new CIIMAR seminar season features Alex Wan (University of Galway). 👉 More details here: ciimar.up.pt/events/oceanus-… #CIIMARevents #CIIMARseminars #CIIMARresearch
We’re kicking off a new season of CIIMAR seminars! The next Oceanus seminar will feature Alex Wan (University of Galway). 📅 17 September 🕐 11h30 📍 Boca da Baleia 👉 More details here: ciimar.up.pt/events/oceanus-… #CIIMARevents #CIIMARseminars #CIIMARresearch
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2/2 We had inspiring talks on best practices from IFF plastics (@LtdIff), the Clean Technology Centre and Verifact. Haul it back updated us on the EPR scheme developments in Ireland. #fishinggear for a thriving #blueeconomy #CIRCNETS #BlueCircularNets #plasticrecycling
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📢Big news from Carna Research Station! Together with @WesternDevCo we hosted the #BlueCircularNets (@APP4SEA_NPA) workshop on the future and economic potential of recycling end-of-life fishing gear in Ireland. @GaillimhSustain @uniofgalway @RyanInstitute
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D’fhógair Ollscoil na Gaillimhe inniu gurb é an tOllamh David J. Burn an 14ú hUachtarán atá á cheapadh ar an Ollscoil le héifeacht ón 8 Meán Fómhair 2025. Tiocfaidh an tOllamh Burn i gcomharbacht ar an Ollamh Peter McHugh a raibh an post aige ar bhonn eatramhach ó Mheán Fómhair 2024. Bhí an tOllamh Burn ina Leas-Seansailéir Ionaid ar Dhámh na nEolaíochtaí Leighis, Ollscoil Newcastle ó 2017 i leith, áit a raibh sé i gceannas ar mhórthionscnaimh athruithe a bhain le hathstruchtúrú na foirne teagaisc, luas a chur faoi fheidhmíocht taighde, comhionannas, éagsúlacht agus cuimsiú a chur chun cinn agus borradh a chur faoin idirnáisiúnú. Is Ollamh le Néareolaíocht Neamhord Gluaiseachta agus Néareolaí Comhairleach Oinigh d’Iontaobhas NHS Ospidéil Newcastle upon Tyne é David chomh maith. Tá an tOllamh Burn ina Stiúrthóir ar Chomhpháirtíocht Taighde Sláinte Newcastle, arb Ionad Acadúil Eolaíochta Sláinte í, a bhíonn ag obair chun sláinte agus folláine breis is trí mhilliún duine atá ina gcónaí in Oirthuaisceart Shasana agus i dTuaisceart Cumbria a fheabhsú. Is é an tOllamh Burn an tUachtarán tofa ar an gCumann Idirnáisiúnta Parkinson agus Neamhord Gluaiseachta chomh maith.
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📢📢📢Fresh off the press 📢📢📢 Oysters can be a sustainable food source, in nutrient recycling and low carbon impact. A collab work between @UoGalwayEng and @SNSUniofGalway @uniofgalway @RyanInstitute @BordIascMhara @MarineInst doi.org/10.1038/s44264-025-0…
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CRS is proud to have contributed towards the OECD's report: Circular Economy in the Western Region, Ireland Driving for sustainable growth while limiting our environmental impact. oecd.org/content/dam/oecd/en… @uniofgalway @RyanInstitute #Sustainability #CircularEconomy
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Introducing the MSc in Marine & Freshwater Resources: Management at University of Galway. 🌊 🔗 Learn more: universityofgalway.ie/course… #MarineScience #FreshwaterManagement #EnvironmentalConservation #STEM
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#BlueCircularNets @APP4SEA_NPA at Skipper Expo Limerick, engaging with fishing industry leaders on sustainable gear production. Great talks with Foster Environmental Ltd, the interim body for the Reel It Back initiative on Ireland’s EPR regulation @RyanInstitute @uniofgalway
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The spiny lobster trial system is now up and running! Time to get to the science! Prey type effect on larval development 💪💪🦞🦞 #projectLOBEX @RyanInstitute @uniofgalway @STEM_Galway @CiimarUp
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‼️ Campus Closure ‼️ In light of the Status Red Wind Warning and the resulting damage from #StormEowyn our campus will remain closed today and will re-open tomorrow in line with normal schedules. Stay safe everybody! 🙏
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It's amazing to see carbon footprints on menus now! We should empower consumers to consciously choose foods and associate their environmental impact! Next- Lifecycle impact indicators. Well done @StenaLineUKIE #ClimateAction Although I will pay my penance for the cheeky fry up
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Dive into the depths of discovery! 🌊 Explore marine life, environments, and how they’re shaped by nature and humans in our unique Marine Science course. 🌍🐠 Watch Prof. Mark Johnson share more insights at University of Galway! #MarineScience #UniversityOfGalway #STEM
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Met Éireann has issued Status Red wind warnings in response to #StormEowyn 🌬️  All our campus locations will be closed during those warnings. Here’s what you need to know: 🛑 During a Status Red weather warning, all campuses in affected areas will be closed and classes will be cancelled.
 ⛔ Staff and students are advised not to travel to or from these areas for the duration of the red warning. More info via @MetEireann
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Carna Research Station has batten down its hatches🚨🚨A red warning tonight! Floods, high gust, danger to life. Invoking Teresa Mannion, don't take risks!! Stay safe, everyone🙏🙏
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We are now on the precipice of human-induced climate change, and we are causing irreparable damage to the biological, chemical, and physical elements of our precious ecosystems. An example of this is Iceland's dwindling glaciers - solheimajokull glacier. A sobering reality...
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