Visit the Ocean Wealth Showcase Event in the Global Village at the Volvo Ocean Race, Galway from 30th June – 8th July 2012.
Ocean Wealth Showcase Schedule
Sat 30th June & Sun 1st July – Kids/Family fun days – Fishy Cartoon Workshops, Learn about Lobsters, Follow the Fleet-World Premier of Animated Children’s Film, Captain your own Ship and lots more for kids of all ages.
Monday 2nd / Tue 3rd July – Smart Ocean Conference & Innovation Exchange – Marine Innovation Exchange – 20 Marine Tech SME’s will pitch new prototype technologies for managing and monitoring our oceans to an international panel of judges – 3 winners will receive business and market support to develop their ideas.
Wed 4th July– Smart Ocean Continues – SmartBay Ireland Ltd. – Technology Innovators Exhibit continues…
Thur 5th & Fri 6th July– Marine, Careers, Education and Training Event -If you are interested in working in the marine sector come and see us! Recruitment fair – lots of diverse jobs available now in the marine sector.
Fri 6th July – Marine Environment, Ecosystems & Coral Reef Mini Public Event Mapping Ireland’s Seabed- Why & How? Keon Verbruggen, Geological Survey Of Ireland.
- Dr Ken Whelan How Climate Change is bringing about amazing changes in our marine life!
- Dr Anthony Grehan Deep water coral reefs : Ireland’s Hidden Treasures!
- Micheal O Cinneide “The Challenges of Managing & Protecting our Water”
Sat 7th/ Sun 8th– Stay Safe at Sea-Safety is a key consideration for anyone involved in sailing or working at Sea.The Ocean Wealth Showcase Exhibitors will give safety talks and advice including “ lifejacket health checks” and Stay Safe at Sea practical workshops.
