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.

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Funding

We provide grant aid right across the seafood industry

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Funding

We provide grant aid right across the seafood industry

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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

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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

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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

BIM announces its return as main Sponsor to Irish Skipper Expo

Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), Ireland's Seafood Development Agency, is delighted to announce its return as the headline sponsor for the Irish Skipper Expo, supported by the European Maritime Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF). The annual trade show is taking place at the University of Limerick Sport Arena on Friday 23 and Saturday 24 February, 2024.  

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BIM announces its return as main Sponsor to Irish Skipper Expo

BIM’s Climate Action in Seafood Seminar hears Irish seafood has a low carbon footprint.

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No kidding! Dublin friends launch Goat Boat Tours, with support from BIM

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Goatsbridge Trout Farm to scale up production after completing €1.68 million investment, with support from BIM

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Award-winning Galway seafood business completes €172,000 investment, with support from BIM

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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.

No kidding! Dublin friends making waves with new Goat Boat Tours

Conor and Ed launched Goat Boat Tours in September, offering passengers an exciting opportunity to explore the rich diversity and culture of Dublin Bay, and to soak up stunning views, in a state-of-the-art rib boat. The tours include getting up close to Dalkey Island, which has famously been home to a herd of goats since the early 1800’s.

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No kidding! Dublin friends making waves with new Goat Boat Tours

Award-winning Galway seafood business to “mussel” in on growing shellfish market, with support from BIM

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Morgan’s Fine Fish: Five generations of excellence in the seafood sector, with support from BIM

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Bean ó Chontae na Mí ina ceannródaí ag baint úsáide as feamainn Éireannach chun táirgí bia plandabhunaithe a tháirgeadh

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Co. Meath native pioneering global plant-based food production using Irish seaweed

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