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
Aquatech Innovation Studio BIM Swoosh

Aquatech Innovation Studio

Programme now open for applicants
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Insights BIM Swoosh

Insights

BIM provides insights on a range of topics and sectors in the seafood industry including fishing and aquaculture
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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

Donegal fishing company named Seafood Exporter of the Year

A Donegal fishing company, McBride Fishing,  has been named Seafood Exporter of the Year at this year’s Irish Exporters Association (IEA) Export Industry Awards.  The Downings based family run business is focused on year-round supply of premium live and processed crab to European and other international markets.

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Donegal fishing company named Seafood Exporter of the Year

BIM Innovation Studio attracts ambitious aquatech projects

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BIM Annual Fisheries Report based on findings of National Seafood Survey shows significant economic challenges faced by sector in 2022

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Government spending boosts Irish seafood industry in 2023 amid challenges

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Treisíonn caiteachas an Rialtais tionscal bia mara na hÉireann sa bhliain 2023 d’ainneoin dúshlán

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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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