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NUI Galway’s Socio-Economic Marine Research Unit (SEMRU),
in association with the Marine Institute, recently hosted
the 1st Annual Beaufort Marine Socio Economic Workshop at
the Marine Institute Headquarters on 3rd November 2009.
The workshop brought together economists, rural development
experts, sociologists and marine scientists across the island
of Ireland to present their research on the economic, social
and cultural importance of coastal and marine environments.
A diverse range of topics were covered - such as definition
of standard statistical coastal regions for Ireland, the socioeconomic
impacts of jellyfish, a case study on local fishing
culture and possible barriers to contemporary rural development
and the use of indicators to support improved coastal management
in Ireland.
While the Workshop provided a forum for sharing information
on current research, it also presented a means of highlighting
research gaps and possible cross-institute collaboration.
The Beaufort Marine Socio-Economic Award, awarded to NUIG
in 2007 under the NDP Marine Research Programme, provides
dedicated funding for economic and social research and related
analysis required to support ‘evidence based’ policy
development within the marine sector - a priority identified
under Sea Change: A Marine Knowledge, Research and Innovation
Strategy for Ireland 2007-2011.
To download a copy of the proceedings and the presentations
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Here
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