SeaFest – Our Ocean Wealth Conference 2015

Celebrate Ireland’s incredible ocean wealth at SeaFest 2015, which takes place in Ringaskiddy on Saturday and Sunday, 10th and 11th July 2015.  This maritime festival showcases Ireland’s abundant maritime resources over two days in Cork Harbour.  

The programme of events is extensive and includes a seafood fair, carnival games and seafaring family fun, Irish Naval Service manoeuvres, a sail-by of leisure craft and yachts, lectures and exhibits on marine life, and all manner of festival entertainment for every age group. View Festival Programme.

As part of SeaFest 2015 the annual Our Ocean Wealth Conference takes place on 10 July 2015, and will focus on the commercial opportunities presented by Ireland’s oceans and the enormous potential of our ‘blue economy’. Each year, this conference attracts several hundred stakeholders including marine researchers, investors, entrepreneurs, maritime-related startups, businesses and organisations, from all over Ireland and from around the world, to hear from marine industry experts. The event also provides an opportunity to network with industry peers and develop opportunities for collaboration.  

See more at: http://www.ouroceanwealth.ie/ga/about-seafest#sthash.wsVrhVpA.dpuf

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The “Tara” vessel in Dún Laoghaire Harbour

After two and a half years sailing across the world during the Tara Oceans expedition, the “Tara” vessel will be in Dún Laoghaire Harbour with tours for the general public.

Several Tara Oceans exhibitions will be held at various locations in Dublin, and Eric Karsenti, co-director of Tara Oceans, will speak as part of this Forum. Tara Oceans has been especially selected to participate in an evening show of scientific images at Art Park. The exhibition ‘Polar Night’ by Vincent Hilaire will also be presented at Brent Pope’s Gallery, July 9 to 23. On July 13 at 19h, Emmanuel Reynaud (UCD, Dublin + Q & A), scientific coordinator of Tara Oceans, will hold a conference about the expedition at the National Maritime Museum of Ireland.
 

Tara is unique ship for scientific discovery and adventure – 6 expeditions.
Programme:
Tara boat mooring at East Pier – 10th to 13th of July 2012
Welcoming Flotilla – 4pm the 10th of July (open to the public)
Guided tours aboard the “Tara” vessel by crew members – 11th and 12th of July
Berth: East Pier number 1
Visits on first come first served basis.
3 to 4 groups of 8 to 12 people/h (up to 336 people in total)

General public visit on first come first served basis – Limited spaces!

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