The National Seaweed Forum Report describes in detail:

- The current knowledge of the seaweed resource
- The current status of the Irish Seaweed Industry
- Potential uses
- Comparison of Ireland with nearest neighbours
- Legislation and legal status of harvesting rights
- Recommendations and R&D prioirities
This report was written by Ms Eilís Nic Dhonncha. Publication was funded by the
Irish Marine Istitute.
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Morrissey, J, Kraan, S. & Guiry, M.D. A guide to commercially important seaweeds on the Irish coast (2001). Published by Bord Iascaigh Mhara, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin pp 66.
This booklet describes the 17 commercially used seaweed species in Ireland. It provides common Irish and English names, the distribution, description of the species, harvesting and commercial uses and provides
nutritional analysis.