Micheal Viney: Be kind to octopuses – they’re smart, sentient and sensitive
Another Life: The accepted proofs of sentience in ocean animals are clearest in the octopus family
Baby sharks: Rare shark nursery found off west coast of Ireland
Scientists believe they have identified area where female sharks lay eggs
Nine different plastics found in human stools, research shows
Senator urges more research into human health impact of microplastics, as researchers estimate more than half of world population may be affected
Sea sponges found off Mayo coast sampled for new drug treatments
Most valuable compounds can be synthesised in laboratories
Vast deep-sea canyon 3,000m deep mapped off Kerry coast
Research expedition charts 1,800sq km of seabed using remote controlled submarine
Coral reefs date back to dinosaur age, 160m years ago, says study
‘Partnership’ with algae has helped corals to survive previous global climate events
Video: Newly discovered rare deepwater coral identified off Irish coast
A type of “black coral” identified may be an entirely new species, says Marine Institute
NUI Galway approves membership of gender equality taskforce
Siptu repeats call for independent equality audit and criticises lack of consultation
Irish scientist among contributors to new atlas of Antarctic marine life
Over 9,000 species recorded in audit which will inform climate change knowledge
Giant hydroid found in Irish deep-sea expedition
Jellyfish-like hydroid and 200-year--old clams among Marine Institute discoveries
Irish researcher finds giant squid are just one big happy family
Galway scientist involved in global study of Kraken remains
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