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Join Irish Anglerfish and Megrim Survey (IAMS) 2025

The Irish Anglerfish and Megrim Survey 2025 (IAMS) marks the ninth survey in a series initiated by the Marine Institute in 2016. This year’s survey will focus on improving the assessment of monkfish and megrim stocks around Ireland, while also expanding maturity sampling to include various other commercially important species. Using demersal trawl gear, the survey will concentrate on waters west and north of Ireland.


Survey Objectives

Stock Assessment: Improve monitoring and evaluation of monkfish and megrim stocks.

Expanded Sampling: Collect maturity data for other commercially important species, supporting sustainable fisheries management.


Key Activities

Participants will gain hands-on experience with:

  • Biometric data collection for monkfish, megrim, other commercial species, and benthic invertebrates.
  • Biological sampling: covering all aspects from data collection and recording to biological screening, specimen preservation, and survey operations.

This is a unique opportunity to strengthen practical and organizational skills in the field of fisheries science.


Survey Overview

For an overview of the Irish Anglerfish and Megrim Survey (IAMS), click HERE.

To access the 2023 survey report, click HERE.

For more Marine Institute Survey Reports, visit the Marine Institute Open Access Repository.


Survey Schedule

The 2025 survey will be conducted in three legs:

  1. Leg 1: February
  2. Leg 2: February/March
  3. Leg 3: April

Who Can Apply

Applications are invited from graduate and postgraduate students at Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) across Ireland, the UK, and the EU who aspire to develop a career in fisheries science and marine biology.


How to Apply

Submit your application online HERE.  Applicants must provide:

  • A Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • A letter of support from an academic or professional supervisor

These should be sent to John.Boyd@atu.ie.

For help completing your application click HERE.


Application Deadlines:

Legs 1 & 2: Friday, January 17th

Leg 3: Friday, February 23th


Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • ENG 11 Medical Certificate
  • PST STCW 95 or equivalent certification
  • STCW Proficiency in Security Awareness

For information on obtaining required certificates click HERE.


Survey Data & Privacy

All data collected during the survey will remain the intellectual property of the survey organizers. Participants are required to follow data privacy and protection protocols as outlined by the Chief Scientist.

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