Bord Iascaigh Mhara helps to develop the Irish Seafood Industry by providing technical expertise, business support, funding, training and promoting responsible environmental practice.

BIM's mission is to grow a thriving Irish seafood industry; expand the raw material base, add value and develop efficient supply chains that together deliver on the Government's Food harvest 2025 targets for seafood and create sustainable jobs.

Services:

- Technology Services

Their technology experts can advise on new fishing and fish farming opportunities using technical innovation, and gear modifications and other Technical Conservation Measures (TCMs) and trials.

- Growing Business

Their business development advisors can help with product development, improving the efficiency of processes, adding value through product labelling and setting up food safety systems.

- Environment

Their environment programmes can help conduct businesses in an environmentally responsible manner and they can advise on Natura 2000 assessment.

- Training

They can help develop skills with training in fishing, fish farming and seafood processing. Or take their safety courses to get Basic Safety Training card.

- Funding

- Seafood Development Centre

Their Seafood Development Centre (SDC) fosters innovation and assists seafood businesses to develop new products and processes.