The Marine and Freshwater Research Centre (MFRC) is a dynamic group of researchers, academics and students working together to enhance the management of marine and freshwater ecosystems in Ireland and worldwide. At the interface of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, the MFRC partner with ATU’s Agro-ecology and Rural Development (ARD) research group on projects that focus on sustainable agricultural systems. Based at ATU’s Galway Campus on the west coast of Ireland, the Centre conducts applied research that is policy relevant.

We are committed to working with a range of industry and public sector stakeholders to co-create innovative and practical policy and management solutions to meet a broad range of societal challenges. MFRC research is supported by industry and a diverse range of National and European funding programmes. MFRC activity is focused on achieving three important outcomes: