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.
Lisaks peaminister Taoiseach Enda Kenny'le külastasid üritust Iirimaa põllumajandus-, toiduainete- ja merendusminister Simon Coveney, volinikud Damanaki ja Geoghegan-Quinn, Ameerika Ühendriikide, Kanada ja Atlandi ookeani äärsete ELi riikide ning teadus- ja tööstusringkondade esindajad.