Buoyant opportunities in marine sector

Over eight out of 10 leading voices in Ireland’s marine industry are confident about the growth potential for Ireland’s marine economy, according to a PwC and Irish Marine Institute joint survey, produced as part of the Our Ocean Wealth Summit in Cork.

Marine energy including offshore wind and ocean energy is by far the greatest opportunity for the maritime industry, according to the survey. Other key opportunities include: marine tourism and leisure; Aquaculture, sea-fisheries and processing; marine biotechnology; and shipping and maritime transport.