Zoplankton as tracers of water movement 19. Species succession in an estuary 20. development of self recording sensors for oceanographic observations. There is a large expansion in marine activity in Ireland associated with the establishment of the Marine Institute and the exploitation of offshore resources especially off the West Coast. This work involves investigation of waves, currents and the environmental impact of such activities. In the academic field, there is a big demand for researchers into climate change and experience in studies of air sea interaction is a possibility in the department.
Coastal management is increasingly important in an Irish context.
There has been an increase in the scoientific effort directed at fisheries management, e.g in the Fisheries Research Centre, which is moving to Galway. Computer modellers are always in demand for coastal studies. Marine database management and administration are also possibilities.