
Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM)
@bordiascmhara
BIM is the state agency that supports and develops the Irish seafood sector, providing technical expertise, business support, funding, and training.
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http://www.bim.ie 07-03-2011 20:44:19
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Join us at European Maritime Day in Cork for live cooking demos with Irish sustainable seafood & a visit to BIM’s Aquaculture Remote Classroom. 🔗 ow.ly/pZWo50VLnmq #EMD2025 #EUinmyregion 🇪🇺 🇮🇪 #EUFunds Cork City Council Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine European Commission


The ARC will be at Victoria Quay, Cork city on Friday 23 May and Saturday 24 May as part of this year’s European Maritime Day celebrations. Find out more: ow.ly/uTlC50VLMMo #EMD2025 #EuropeanMaritimeDay #EUinmyregion 🇪🇺 🇮🇪 Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine European Commission Cork City Council

Visit the National Fisheries College of Ireland (NFCI) in Greencastle, Co. Donegal for our Open Day on Tuesday, 20 May 2025, from 10am to 4pm. 🔗 View our student prospectus: ow.ly/zYk650VPbOK #SeafoodCareers #IrishSeafood Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine European Commission


Aoife Comerford, Junior Sous Chef at Michelin-starred Glovers Alley in Dublin, will be joining us at EMD in Cork this month as part of our Taste the Atlantic seafood experience. 🔗 More info: ow.ly/V7N850VLMRm #EMD2025 #EUinmyregion 🇪🇺 🇮🇪 Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Cork City Council


One week remaining to apply for the FLAGs Scheme 2025. If you're planning a project to support economic development in your coastal area, don’t miss this opportunity. 🔗ow.ly/oMe350VFiMo #EUinmyregion 🇪🇺 🇮🇪 #EUFunds Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine European Commission


BIM has developed a series of booklets to support fishermen in all aspects of their work, from health and wellbeing to practical business guidance. 🔗Access all three on BIM’s fisheries page: ow.ly/at6C50VRFPK #EUinmyregion 🇪🇺 🇮🇪 #EUfunds Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine European Commission


As part of BIM’s Taste the Atlantic seafood experience at EMD in Cork, we’re delighted to welcome Jaden Mascarenhas. 🔗 More info: corkcity.ie/en/doing-busin… #EMD2025 #EUinmyregion 🇪🇺 🇮🇪 #EUFunds Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine European Commission Cork City Council


The Business of Seafood 2024 report shows the value of Ireland’s seafood economy increased to €1.24 billion in GDP terms last year, an increase of 4% compared to 2023. 🔗 ow.ly/WUvo50VVqie #EUinmyregion 🇪🇺 🇮🇪 #EUFunds Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine European Commission Timmy Dooley


Applications for the 2025 FLAG Coastal Communities Development Scheme are now closed. The scheme is jointly funded by the Irish Government and the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF). #EUinmyregion 🇪🇺 🇮🇪 #EUFunds Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine European Commission

Landings were up by 11% in 2024 with Mackerel and Dublin Bay Prawns accounting for almost half of those landings. 🔍 bim.ie/a-seafood-way-… #BusinessOfSeafood #EUinmyregion 🇪🇺 🇮🇪 #EUFunds Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine European Commission Timmy Dooley @Dept_ECC Marine Institute


Today marks the beginning of European Maritime Day 2025!🌊 Our video highlights the integral part our seas and coastal communities play in our economy, society, and everyday lives: youtube.com/watch?v=KmHgBS… MerrionStreet.ie Cork City Council


An increase in the value of Irish organic salmon sales ( +44%) last year contributed to an overall value increase for the aquaculture sector of +25%. 🔗 ow.ly/T64050VVC6Y #EUinmyregion 🇪🇺 🇮🇪 #EUFunds Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine European Commission Timmy Dooley Marine Institute


The processing sector remains critical to Ireland’s seafood economy, generating €947 million in turnover and supporting over 3,200 jobs in 2024. 🔗 ow.ly/JMTB50VVCCL #EUinmyregion 🇪🇺 🇮🇪 #EUFunds Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine European Commission Timmy Dooley Marine Institute


📣Three EMFAF grant schemes reopening soon: 🦪 Sustainable Aquaculture Scheme - 28 May 🎣 Young Fisher Scheme - 24 June 🐟 Seafood Processing Capital Investment Scheme - 28 July BIM.ie agriculture Tweets.ie Timmy Dooley #CoastalCommunities #EUinmyregion #EUFunds


In 2024, total exports of seafood from Ireland increased by 9% in value. The top three countries for exports were France, the UK and Italy. 🔗Learn more: ow.ly/vK6B50VVCVM #EUinmyregion 🇪🇺 🇮🇪 #EUFunds Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine European Commission Timmy Dooley Marine Institute


Retail seafood sales in Ireland increased by 3% to €333 million in 2024, driven by price increases and volumes. 🔗 Learn more: ow.ly/79VU50VVEpG #BusinessOfSeafood #EUinmyregion 🇪🇺 🇮🇪 #EUFunds Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine European Commission Timmy Dooley Marine Institute


The Business of Seafood Report 2024 highlights the continued growth and strategic importance of Ireland’s aquatech sector. 🔗 ow.ly/LwAh50VVEQx #EUinmyregion 🇪🇺 🇮🇪 #EUFunds Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine European Commission Timmy Dooley Marine Institute


Applications open for EMFAF Sustainable Aquaculture Scheme which provides 50% support for investments in innovation, energy efficiency and more. Application deadline is 5 September: ow.ly/y2AJ50VZSS2 agriculture Tweets.ie Timmy Dooley #CoastalCommunities #EUinmyregion #EUFunds


BIM is hosting a webinar, Smart Seafood Sourcing: Strategies for Effective Purchasing, on Wednesday 25 June. Learn more/ register your attendance here: ow.ly/IX1t50W7xOz #Seafoodsupports Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine European Commission


BIM have published a new series of reports profiling the economic and social importance of Ireland’s top fishing ports. 🔗 Read more and access the full reports: ow.ly/RlTb50W8jPx #CoastalCommunities #EUinmyregion 🇪🇺🇮🇪 Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine European Commission Timmy Dooley
