With so much ocean activity, Ireland is a thriving setting for marine research, with multiple organisations and researchers inquiring into the ocean surrounding us. Beyond this, there are many private companies offering engineering and maintenance services to fishing trawlers, fish farms, shipping companies all the way down to equipment for anglers.

Ireland has several centres engaging in research of the marine environment and the life contained within it. These centres are important hubs of technological development and scientific inquiry. Much of the research is directed towards developing renewable energy solutions.

Ireland’s thriving maritime sector creates a large day to day demand for engineering and technical services. Boats need to be serviced, marine technology needs a certain level of expertise to maintain and operate, fish farms have many specific technological and scientific demands. Irish companies offering these services tend to be small, but it is a huge sector across the world.

Career opportunites in Marine Technology include High Tech Products/Services - e.g. chemical, biological, acoustic sensors; Marine information and Communication technology; Marine Commerce - e.g. Marine Financial, Legal and Insurance Services Biotechnology and Bioproducts, applications in drug development, bio medical devices, food ingredients, industrial chemicals; Marine Renewable Energy - harnessing natural wind and tidal energy resources.