{
  "id": 19300662,
  "title": "Science Week: 9 Ireland-based marine experts you should know",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/science-week-9-ireland-based-marine-experts-you-should-know",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-10T07:00:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Silicon Republic",
    "slug": "silicon-republic",
    "url": "https://www.siliconrepublic.com/innovation/science-week-2026-ireland-marine-ocean-experts-follow"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "This year’s Science Week focuses on water, highlighting its essential role for life. Various educational events are taking place across Ireland, including organised walks, panels, and creative activities centered around our oceans. Marine experts and researchers are actively contributing to the protection and understanding of our aquatic environments.\n\nDr. O’Hagan, a senior research fellow at UCC, is an expert in ocean law and marine governance. She leads a Marine Institute-funded project on ocean law and marine governance and is the honorary secretary of the Marine Renewables Industry Association.\n\nDr. Cusack, an oceanographer at the Irish Marine Institute, oversees work on oceanography and ocean climate research. She develops tools such as algal bloom alerts and extreme marine events warning systems.\n\nProfessor Regan, director of the DCU Water Institute at Dublin City University, focuses on environmental monitoring. She is working on a tool to detect water contamination that could provide early warning of bacterial pollution, addressing current methods that take between 18 to 72 hours.\n\nDirector of the Marine Institute, Dr. Nolan, has played a key role in securing funding for marine research and development projects. His work includes monitoring fish health, marine chemistry, shellfish safety, and marine spatial planning.\n\nProfessor Allcock is a renowned marine scientist at the University of Galway. She chairs expert-level meetings on marine habitat protection and has led numerous research cruises as chief scientist.\n\nDr. White, an oceanographer at the University of Galway, researches hydrography and land-ocean interactions. He has worked on Irish Government Marine Protected Areas Advisory Group and supports the expansion of protected marine regions.\n\nDr. Maloney, a principal investigator at ATU Galway’s Marine and Freshwater Research Centre, has a background in physics. He leads the NanoSA research team, focusing on rapid detection of bacterial and viral pathogens impacting the salmon aquaculture industry.\n\nDr. McDonough, the director of policy, information, and research services at the Marine Institute, leads implementation of Ireland’s national strategy for marine research and innovation. He chairs the national Marine Research Funders’ Forum and coordinates the implementation of Ocean Knowledge 2030.",
  "summary": "Free and low-cost educational events are scheduled across the country this week. Read more: Science Week: 9 Ireland-based marine experts you should know",
  "key_points": [
    "Dr. O'Hagan leads ocean law and marine governance project",
    "Dr. Cusack develops algal bloom alerts and warning systems",
    "Professor Regan works on water contamination detection tool"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The diverse expertise of these researchers signals a coordinated national effort to integrate advanced monitoring technologies with legal and policy frameworks to safeguard Ireland's aquatic ecosystems.",
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}