Welcome to the Coastal & Marine Resources Centre

Thursday, September 02nd, 2010 03:58 pm

Welcome to the website of the Coastal and Marine Resources Centre

The primary objective of the CMRC is to make a significant contribution to the scientific understanding of coastal and marine environments and their management. The CMRC is based in the Lewis Glucksman Marine Facility, University College Cork, which is located at the Irish Naval Base, Haulbowline.

MERC3: A significant objective of the Centre’s strategy 2009-2014 is to contribute to the development of Ireland’s ocean energy sector by providing a diverse range of expertise to underpin the marine spatial planning process. This is achieved through CMRC participation in the Maritime & Energy Research Campus & Commercial Cluster (MERC3).

News & Events

Rare Sei Whales seen in Broadhaven Bay
	Sei whales, measuring up to eighteen metres and weighing 20-30 tons, were spotted in Broadhaven Bay, Co. Mayo in September 2009. This was the first recording of their presence in Irish coastal waters in almost 100 years. These impressive mammals were seen as part of a marine mammal monitoring programme in the Bay, which has been running... More>>>

Research Projects in the CMRC

Griffith: Geomatics for GeoScience
	The Griffith Geomatics for GeoScience initiative involves a high level of collaboration between the CMRC and the GSI. The objectives of the project are: 1. To facilitate open access to GSI data via web enabled services 2. To achieve innovations in geoscience data management and delivery 3. To build experience... More>>>

Research in the CMRC falls into the following four themes
	Coastal Processes & Seabed Mapping
	Marine Geomatics
	Marine Ecology Group
	Coastal Governance

Newsletter Issue 15, Spring/ Summer 2010
	Editorial - Rising to the Challenge Life after Copenhagen - What Next? International Recognition of CMRC Director’s Work New Short Course - Learn GIS in 2 Days! Medical professionals and scientists join forces to solve jellyfish problem Rare Sei Whales seen in Broadhaven Bay
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EAFM Summer Bursaries, 2010

Funded under the Irish Beaufort Marine Research Awards the EAFM is a seven year project involving a
consortium comprising research groups from University College Cork, Queens University Belfast and the
Marine Institute. An ecosystem approach to fisheries management involves moving away from the traditional.