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This International Women's Day, we’re proud to highlight some incredible women making massive contributions to Ireland's seafood industry. 🇮🇪 These inspiring women are helping shape the future of our industry. They're also sustaining coastal communities through their innovation, dedication, and passion. Here at BIM, we’re committed to supporting women in enterprise, training, and innovation. #W...

Meet Colm Lynch, the driving force behind Aquamonitrix in Tullow, County Carlow. 🌐💧 As part of Aquamonitrix’s dynamic team, Colm plays a pivotal role in the development, design, manufacture, and global distribution of cutting-edge water quality sensors, with a primary focus on the aquaculture market. Their team boasts a diverse array of skills, including chemists, electronic engineers, mechanic...

Fishing Vessel Stability

Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), Irelands Seafood Development Agency has once again joined forces with the RNLI to run a number of Man Overboard Challenges in 2024. The free one-day experience is open to anyone working on board a fishing vessel, or shoreside, including those in the aquaculture sector. The sessions are designed to mimic a realistic incidence of falling into cold sea conditions, wearin...

Dive into Anne Stephens' seafood journey at 'The Fish Market' store! 🐟🌊 With 20 years in Mullingar, Maynooth, and Blanchardstown, Anne's shop is a culinary haven. Customers have been hooked for 16 years, experiencing personalised service from pin boning to skinning. Anne unveils the secrets behind her success - from fresh fish to value-added sections and takeaway services at Mullingar and Rosel...

Meet Elizabeth Newman, a passionate commercial diver working with Mowi off the coast of Clare Island at a salmon farm. 🌊🐟 With a degree in wildlife biology and environmental sciences, Elizabeth found her calling by combining her love for the water with her fascination for marine life. Her journey started as a diving instructor, but a pivotal email from BIM's course director, Brian Murphy, chang...

Introducing Hannah Kelly, the Production Manager at Wild Atlantic Shellfish in County Sligo. 🌊🦪 Her role involves nurturing the oyster farm, ensuring they grow and thrive before venturing into the world. Hannah returned to Sligo from Dublin earlier this year, and in just five or six months, she's fallen in love with her job and the west of Ireland. 🍀 Her work keeps her outdoors, surrounded by s...

Meet Ger Hassett, a seasoned fisherman from Achill Island at Purteen Harbour with over 50 years of experience. 🌊🎣 Ger's journey started as a fisherman, but he expanded into processing and smoking to add value to his catch. Today, their smoked products are enjoyed not only in Ireland but across Europe. There's an undeniable thrill in the "hunter-gatherer" spirit when they're out at sea, and a bo...

Meet Elsa Kelly, Sales and Operations Manager at Wild Atlantic Shellfish in County Sligo. 🌊🦪 A family-run oyster business with 30 years of history! Elsa's role involves sales, marketing, operations, and ensuring safety. While mainly office-based, she enjoys traveling to industry events. The best part? Working alongside family and the serene seaside surroundings. Join us in celebrating the peopl...

Follow along with Damien Toner, BIMs Salmon Development Executive as he showcases what went on at the European Aquaculture Society International conference 2023. The European Aquaculture Society (EAS) is a non-profit international organization that aims to promote and develop European aquaculture in an environmentally and economically sustainable way. They focus on various aspects related to aq...

Would you know how to flip an upturned life raft so you can climb to safety? Essential Skills to know if you work in the fishing sector. Find out more about the BIM Personal Survival Technique course at bim.ie/fisheries/training/stcw-personal-survival-techniques/

Michael O'Neill, CEO Pure Ocean Algae talks about living and working in Allihies, West Cork, and of the enormous potential for seaweed farming to help sustain jobs in this remote coastal community in the South West of Ireland.

FAMENET the organisation set up to monitor the impact of EU maritime funds, including the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and the European Maritime Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) has made this short video about BIM's Aquaculture Remote Classroom (ARC).

BIM launched its 2022 Business of Seafood report at a webinar event on Tuesday 18 April, 2023. Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue gave the opening address, BIM, CEO, Caroline Bocquel, presented the main findings of the report and BIM, Director Economics and Strategic Services, Dominic Rihan, moderated an industry panel discussion with Ciaran Doherty, MFV Áine, El...

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