A dynamic group of researchers, academics and students working together to enhance the management of marine and freshwater ecosystems worldwide.
We are a specialist research group of:
- Academic staff (who also teach on GMIT’s undergraduate courses),
- Post-doctoral and post-graduate research staff,
- Masters’ and PhD students.
GMIT has been conducting aquatic research since the 1980s. In 2009, the Higher Education Authority of Ireland (HEA) invested €1.5 million in our custom-built research space and laboratories. This has ensured continued excellence in our research activities.
Our team of students, researchers and scientists conduct postgraduate research, carry out research projects in co-operation with agencies and industry, and provide expertise and advice to national and international bodies.
To collaborate please contact our specialist staff or
Marine and Freshwater Research Centre Leader
Dr Deirdre Brophy
Marine and Freshwater Research Centre Leader
Department of Natural Sciences
Galway Mayo Institute of Technology
Dublin Road
Galway
Phone: +353 91 742484
eMail: Deirdre Brophy
MFRC
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Pool Frog
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Fulmar
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Sea Stars
![L to R: Dr Paddy Tobin, Head of the GMIT School of Design & Creative Arts, Jill Beardsworth, GMIT lecturer and award-winning artist, Ariel Mactavish, President of the Medtronic’s Respiratory Interventions Operating Unit [Photographer: Andrew Downes. No repro fee]](https://www.gmit.ie/sites/default/files/public/styles/press-release-thumbnail/public/press-release-images/medtronic-gmit-paddy-jill-ariel-andrew-downes.jpg?itok=OiwzbwjT "L to R: Dr Paddy Tobin, Head of the GMIT School of Design & Creative Arts, Jill Beardsworth, GMIT lecturer and award-winning artist, Ariel Mactavish, President of the Medtronic’s Respiratory Interventions Operating Unit [Photographer: Andrew Downes. No repro fee]")
![[Photo by Michael Donnelly. No repro fee.] L to R: Fania Ellison, Mayo/Sligo Regional Co-ordinator, Business in the Community Ireland; Mary Carolan, Business teacher, Colaiste Pobail Acla; Justin Kerr, VP for the GMIT Mayo Campus and Head of School of Health Science, Wellbeing & Society; and Dr Deirdre Garvey, Head of Department Environmental Humanities and Social Sciences, GMIT.](https://www.gmit.ie/sites/default/files/public/styles/press-release-thumbnail/public/press-release-images/1-gmit-and-busincomm.jpg?itok=7LOE82QK "[Photo by Michael Donnelly. No repro fee.] L to R: Fania Ellison, Mayo/Sligo Regional Co-ordinator, Business in the Community Ireland; Mary Carolan, Business teacher, Colaiste Pobail Acla; Justin Kerr, VP for the GMIT Mayo Campus and Head of School of Health Science, Wellbeing & Society; and Dr Deirdre Garvey, Head of Department Environmental Humanities and Social Sciences, GMIT.")
