Dr Peter Heffernan Chief Executive Marine Institute
Ireland
Ireland’s Marine Economy – The EU Strategy for the Atlantic
– The Role of Research & Development
European Union Strategy for the Atlantic (2011)
The Marine Economy – A Key Component of the EU Strategy for the AtlanticGrand Hotel, Malahide, Tuesday 7th February 2012
An Integrated Maritime Policy for the European
Union (2007)
European Union Strategy for the Atlantic
(2011)
The OpportunityThe €1.2 Trillion Global Market
Marine Biotech & Seaweed €8.1Bn
Marine Biotech & Seaweed €8.1Bn
Shipping &Transport €342.7Bn Shipping &Transport €342.7Bn
Marine Tourism€180.1BnMarine Tourism€180.1Bn
Fisheries & Aquaculture€159.7Bn
Fisheries & Aquaculture€159.7Bn
Marine IT & Survey€6.7BnMarine IT & Survey€6.7Bn
Ports & Shipbuilding€62.7Bn
Ports & Shipbuilding€62.7Bn
Marine Equipment€72.8Bn Marine Equipment€72.8Bn
Oil & Gas, Minerals€93.8BnOil & Gas, Minerals€93.8Bn
Renewable Energy€128 M Renewable Energy€128 M
A Market Focus: A Trillion $ Global Marine Market
HIGH-TECH AQUACULTURE
OCEAN ENERGYROBOTICS
ADVANCED SEABED MAPPING
DEEP-SEA FRONTIER
SENSORS & REMOTE
CONNECTION
Acknowledgement: Prof John DelaneyUniv Washington
A dynamic maritime economy, in harmony with the environment; supported by sound science and technology, which allows human beings to continue to reap the rich harvest from the oceans in a sustainable manner.
Integrated Maritime Policy for the EU (2007)
ICTICT
Ocean EnergyOcean Energy
Bio-technology
Bio-technology
FoodFood
Shipping Financial Services
Shipping Financial Services
Functional Foods
Marine BioTec
Aquaculture – Fisheries Green
Technologies
Smart Sensors
eHealth
Maritime Tourism& Leisure
Site Survey - Seabed Mapping Renewable
Ocean Energy
Convergence
Ireland is ready for the EUSA
• Research Capacity • Specialised Infrastructures • International Linkages
• Maritime Clusters (SmartOcean, iMERC, MESTECH, etc)
The Future is in Our Hands
www.OurOceanWealth.ie
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