The National Aquarium of Ireland is the jewel in the crown of visitor attractions in the West of Ireland.

As Ireland's largest aquarium, it is home to 170 species of marine and freshwater life including Seahorses, Stingrays, and their gentle giant, the Angel Shark.

The dept’s mission is to provide high-quality education which will (a) enable individuals to achieve their full potential and to participate fully as members of society; and (b) contribute to Ireland's social, cultural and economic development.

The world's premier offshore yachting event. Starts October 4th 2008 in Alicante ends June 27th 2009 in St. Petersburg. Total 39,000 Nautical Miles.

The Irish entry to the Volvo Ocean Race.

The Irish Sailing Association is the national governing body for sailing in Ireland. As national governing body, the ISA promotes high standards and co-ordinates activities in competitive and leisure sailing in Ireland.

Ocean Youth Trust Ireland is dedicated to providing the young people of Ireland, from all walks of life and backgrounds, the opportunity to participate in the unique experience that is ‘Sail Training’ on a 70ft ocean vessel.

Irish Water Safety is the statutory body established to promote water safety in Ireland. Their role is to educate people in water safety best practices.

The Marine Institute is the national agency responsible for Marine Research, Technology Development and Innovation (RTDI).

The re-creation of the Jeanie Johnston is one of the most ambitious maritime heritage projects undertaken in Ireland. The Jeanie Johnston is a stunning replica of a 19th century sailing ship, one of the last of its kind before the steam ship era dawned. It was built at Blennerville, near Tralee, Co. Kerry. Building the remarkable wooden tall ship involved a massive and complex undertaking, which began with in-depth research in 1993 and culminated in the completion of the graceful, triple-masted vessel in 2002. The Jeanie Johnston now operates as a Sail Training vessel, a Famine History Museum and a Corporate Entertainment venue.

The Naval Service is the State's principal seagoing agency with a general responsibility to meet contingent and actual maritime defence requirements. It is tasked with a variety of defence and other roles. Defence roles include defending territorial seas, deterring intrusive or aggressive acts, conducting maritime surveillance, maintaining an armed naval presence, ensuring right of passage, protecting marine assets and contributing to a blockade if required. The Naval Service must also be capable of supporting Army operations by sea lift and close naval support.

Galway Harbour serves the needs of trade and Commerce in the West, North West and West Midlands of Ireland. Its strategic location means that it is the most central Harbour on the Western Seaboard. Situated right in the city centre, it will host the Volvo Ocean Race Ireland Stopover.

The Sea Scout programme includes all of the activites which scouts are involved in: hiking, camping, mountain biking, orienteering and other activites and then adds water based and maritime activites such as sailing, canoeing, rowing, rafting, power boating and marine navigation.

Follow The Fleet has a host of features that can be utilised to convey concepts in geography, general science and history to pupils aged between 7 and 10. One of the main features is the live satellite tracking system that is used to track ships and the dialogue from the Ships Masters.

Lets Do It Galway, is the management company that is responsible for managing the port stopover for the Volvo Ocean Race.