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Bord Iascaigh Mhara

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Bord Iascaigh Mhara
State Agency of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine overview
Formed1 July 1952 (1952-07-01)
JurisdictionIreland
HeadquartersCrofton Road
Dún Laoghaire
County Dublin
State Agency of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine executive
  • Caroline Bocquel, Chief Executive
Key document
  • Sea Fisheries Act, 1952
Websitehttp://www.bim.ie

Bord Iascaigh Mhara or BIM (Irish pronunciation: [ˌbˠoːɾˠd̪ˠ ˈiəsˠkəj ˈwaɾˠə]; meaning "Sea Fisheries Board") is the Irish state agency for developing the Irish marine fishing and aquaculture industries.

Originally established under the Sea Fisheries Act, 1952,[1] the organisation provides resources to the fishing industry, particularly in aquaculture, as well as providing information and promoting seafood to consumers. Historically, it operated boatyards in Baltimore, Dingle, and Killybegs.

BIM headquarters is in Dún Laoghaire, County Dublin.

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References

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  1. ^ Sea Fisheries Act, 1952 Archived May 3, 2007, at the Wayback Machine - Irish Statute Book
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