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Explorers Climate Change Superheroes: Learning About Climate Change & Creating Solutions Workbook
No full textThis project aims to encourage and engage students in developing their understanding of key concepts of climate change with a focus on the Earth's Climate System. Children will learn to develop their skills and competencies using maps, conducting science, art, language and wellness activities. They will gain confidence in helping to encourage their friends, families, and others in their school and local community to be engaged citizens learning the importance of marine conservation efforts through creative collaborative efforts.This workbook helps children learn key concepts about climate change by understanding the Earth's climate system. They will develop their skills and competencies using maps, conducting science, language, art, and wellness activities to help create solutions for change.Marine Institute, EU BlueLight
Lesson Plan 1: Explorers Phytoplankton: What's in a Drop of Water - Creating a Giant Phytoplankton Mobile & Poems/Song
Full text linkThis lesson plan helps guide teachers to encourage and engage students in developing their understanding of key concepts of phytoplankton with a focus on various species and their role in the food web and impacts on the planet and humans in particular. Children will learn to develop their skills and competencies using art and language activities. They will gain confidence in their knowledge by creatively expressing their observations visually as well as through language.This Lesson Plan helps teachers to guide children as they learn key concepts about Phytoplankton. They will develop their skills and competencies by using language, communication and visual arts activities to help them learn various species and their impacts on the wider world.Marine Institut
Lesson Plan 2: Explorers Phytoplankton: The Mighty Micro-Movers Demonstration and Interactive Game
Full text linkThis provides the class with a scientific demonstration showing ocean currents that influence phytoplankton movement as drifters. The class then participates in an interactive game and quiz, building communication and team skills.This Lesson Plan helps teachers to explain and demonstrate the role of ocean currents in phytoplankton distribution.Marine Institut
Lesson Plan 2: Explorers MSP - Introducing Marine Spatial Planning
No full textThe Marine Spatial Planning lesson aims to provide children with an understanding of the area dedicated to Ireland's National Marine Planning Framework. Using a physical map and images and the digital interactive map, the children will learn about the different ways we use the ocean, the types of jobs and industry that are connected to the ocean, and the areas needed for recreation and conservation.The lesson will help children learn about Ireland's marine territory and resource, highlighting what it is used for, and developing digital skills by learning to use the Explorers Digital Interactive Marine Spatial Planning Map to see how the marine resource can be used for lots of different interests.Marine Institut
EXPLORERS OUR OCEAN OUR FUTURE – MARINE SPATIAL PLANNING FOR KIDS POWERPOINT PRESENTATION
No full textThe Marine Spatial Planning for Kids Presentation provides an introduction to marine spatial planning for children, guiding their investigations into various topics, including planning, mapping, ports, fisheries, aquaculture, shipping, offshore wind energy, marine transport, recreation, and marine conservation. The presentation also guides key lessons and activities using the Explorers Marine Spatial Planning Digital Mapping tool.The Marine Spatial Planning for Kids Presentation provides an introduction to marine spatial planning for children, guiding their investigations into various topics, including planning, mapping, ports, fisheries, aquaculture, shipping, offshore wind energy, marine transport, recreation, and marine conservation. The presentation also guides key lessons and activities using the Explorers Marine Spatial Planning Digital Mapping tool.Marine Institut
Newport Research Facility, Annual Report No. 69, 2024
No full textThe Burrishoole Annual Report 2024 provides an overview of environmental conditions, fish stock dynamics and research activities within the Burrishoole catchment, continuing a long‑term dataset spanning nearly seven decades. Rainfall patterns in 2024 were marked by unusually wet winter and late‑summer periods, alongside prolonged dry spells in spring and early autumn. Environmental monitoring showed cooler summer water temperatures and persistently warm winter conditions, consistent with broader climatic trends.
Wild salmon returns improved, with 589 grilse recorded—the strongest since 2020—while smolt output declined to 5,870, though marine survival increased to 7.4%. Sea trout stocks remained low, with 29 silvered fish and 188 smolts, continuing long‑term declines. The silver eel run totalled 3,069 individuals, with a pronounced migration peak in October. Electrofishing surveys indicated stable juvenile salmonid densities and sustained higher‑than‑average eel densities.
The report documents continued expansion of collaborative research, including climate‑related studies, genetics, aquaculture innovation, and freshwater pearl mussel conservation
Summary of Marine Research Investments 2017–2024
No full textThis report provides a summary of Irish participation in marine research projects from 2017–2024 using data collected from national research funding bodies participating in the Marine Research Funders’ Forum. The data also includes Irish participation in EU research funding programmes managed by the European Commission.Marine Institut
TC25011_TC25016
No full textThis report provides the main results of the sixteenth underwater television survey of
the various Nephrops patches in Functional Unit 19. The survey was multi-disciplinary
in nature collecting UWTV and other ecosystem data. In 2025 a total of 42 UWTV
stations were successfully completed. The mean density estimates varied considerably
across the different patches. The 2025 raised abundance estimate showed an 11%
decrease from the 2024 estimate and at 260 million burrows is below the MSY Btrigger
reference point (430 million). Using the 2025 estimate of abundance and updated
stock data implies catch in 2026 that correspond to the F ranges in the EU multi annual
plan for Western Waters are between 317 and 357 tonnes (assuming that discard rates
and fishery selection patterns do not change from the average of 2022–2024). Two
species of sea pen were observed; Virgularia mirabilis and Pennatula phosphorea
which have been observed on previous surveys of FU19. Trawl marks were observed
at 7% of the stations surveyed.Marine Institute; Co-Funded by the European Unio
EXPLORERS RENEWABLE OCEAN ENERGY - THE POWER OF THE FUTURE: TEACHERS PLANNING GUIDE AND LESSON PLANS
No full textThe Explorers Teacher's Planning Guide provides comprehensive lessons and STEAM activities that can be completed as class projects. The resource provides links to PowerPoint presentations, project plans, lesson plans, and a class quiz.
The content aims to demystify energy, forces, and biomimicry in the context of offshore wind, tidal, and wave power. Children will learn to track power, understand power grids, and envision smart cities powered by the ocean. Seamlessly integrated with the Irish national curriculum, STEM development, and the SDGs, this guide cultivates ocean literacy and key competencies, shaping environmentally conscious and future-ready learners.The Explorers Teacher's Planning Guide provides comprehensive lessons and STEAM activities that can be completed as class projects. The resource provides links to PowerPoint presentations, project plans, lesson plans, and a class quiz.Marine Institut
1. EXPLORERS ENERGY IN MOTION - UNDERSTANDING ENERGY AND FORCES LESSON PLAN
No full textThe lesson includes two sessions/lesson activities:
• ENERGY FOUNDATIONS & OCEAN CONNECTIONS (Word Wall Graphics)
• ENERGY HISTORY & TIMELINE (Infographics)
Students will learn about energy and forces. They will create an interactive "Ocean Energy Words Wall graphic (A-Z)" incorporating visual representations and multilingual translations of energy words. Extra words and illustrations will be added to the wall throughout the additional sessions and activities. Students will develop a timeline infographic illustrating the history and impact of energy discoveries, focusing on electricity and ocean-related advancements.The lesson includes two sessions/lesson activities:
• ENERGY FOUNDATIONS & OCEAN CONNECTIONS (Word Wall Graphics)
• ENERGY HISTORY & TIMELINE (Infographics).Marine Institut