Supporting the Irish Seafood Industry

Bord Iascaigh Mhara helps to develop the Irish seafood industry by providing technical expertise, business support, funding, training and promoting responsible environmental practice.

Services

Funding BIM Swoosh

Funding

We provide grant aid right across the seafood industry

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Funding

We provide grant aid right across the seafood industry

Fisheries Aquaculture Seafood Processors All sectors
Training BIM Swoosh

Training

Explore our range of accredited Seafood Training Programmes

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Training

Explore our range of accredited Seafood Training Programmes

Fisheries Aquaculture Seafood Processors All sectors
Insights BIM Swoosh

Insights

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Advisory Services BIM Swoosh

Advisory Services

We offer a range of Technical and Business services to support your business

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Advisory Services

We offer a range of Technical and Business services to support your business

Fisheries Aquaculture Seafood Processors All sectors
Sustainability & Certification BIM Swoosh

Sustainability & Certification

Achieve the highest standards in environmental management, food safety & quality

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Sustainability & Certification

Achieve the highest standards in environmental management, food safety & quality

Fisheries Aquaculture Seafood Processors All sectors
Industry Projects BIM Swoosh

Industry Projects

BIM and Industry collaborate to find innovative solutions through technical expertise and knowledge

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Industry Projects

BIM and Industry collaborate to find innovative solutions through technical expertise and knowledge

Fisheries Aquaculture Seafood Processors All sectors

Latest News & Events

Scoil Naomh Molaise pupils in Grange take virtual ocean plunge to learn about aquaculture  

Fifth class pupils of Scoil Naomh Molaise, Grange, Co. Sligo have been experiencing the world of aquaculture by taking virtual tours of some of Ireland’s oyster, mussel, and salmon farms during a visit from BIM's ARC this month.

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Scoil Naomh Molaise pupils in Grange take virtual ocean plunge to learn about aquaculture  

Quality and cold chain management focus of BIM pilot programme with Foyle Co-Op

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Business Growth and Succession Planning Conference

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BIM returns as main sponsor to Irish Skipper Expo 2025

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Record number of adult lobsters safely returned to sea in 2024 through BIM's V-notching programme

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A Seafood Way of Life

A Seafood Way of Life

As an island nation and with over 8,000 kms of coastland, Ireland has a rich tradition in fishing and aquaculture. Our coastal communities have worked in harmony with nature and have been to the forefront in ensuring the sustainable development of our natural resources, while passing on the knowledge, expertise and passion for the seafood way of life, throughout the generations.

Connemara seafood truck making waves along the Wild Atlantic Way, with support from BIM

A love story involving a Connemara woman and a Chilean man has resulted in the creation of an award-winning outdoor seafood eatery which is making serious culinary waves along the shores of the majestic Killary Fjord in Co. Galway.

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Connemara seafood truck making waves along the Wild Atlantic Way, with support from BIM

The pearl of Co. Louth food businesses, Carlingford Oyster Company, completes half a million euro investment, with support from BIM

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Co. Clare couple realise dream to transform derelict site in Kilkee into an outstanding seafood destination

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Family owned East Cork seafood business investing in the future, with support from BIM

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Smoking hot business making waves in The Burren, with support from BIM

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