In addition to Taoiseach Enda Kenny, the launch event in Galway was attended by Simon Coveney, the Irish Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine; Kerri-Ann Jones, United States Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs; Senator David Wells of Canada, who represented Edward Fast, Canadian Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway; Commissioners Damanaki and Geoghegan-Quinn; other representatives of the EU Atlantic Coastal States; and representatives from research and industry.
Outre M. Enda Kenny, ont participé au lancement de l'initiative à Galway le ministre irlandais de l'agriculture, M. Simon Coveney, les commissaires Mmes Damanaki et Geoghegan-Quinn, des représentants des États de la côte atlantique des États-Unis, du Canada, et de l'UE, ainsi que des représentants de la recherche et de l'industrie.