Strategic Review of the Feasibility of Seaweed Aquaculture

Dr Astrid Werner (Post Doc). Funded by the Marine Institute.

The objective of this Desk Study is to carryout a strategic review to assess the feasibility of developing a viable seaweed aquaculture industry in Ireland.

The Desk Study deliverables will include:

• A short review of the status (and success) of seaweed aquaculture world-wide.
• A detailed review of appropriate seaweed aquaculture experiences in NE Europe.
• An identification of the seaweed species (green, red, brown), their by-products and economic value, which lend themselves to aquaculture production in Irish waters.
• An assessment of the present Irish expertise and trained personnel capable of supporting a national seaweed aquaculture development programme.
• An assessment/identification of priority RTDI Needs/Projects necessary to support a national seaweed aquaculture development programme.
• An assessment of the availability of suitable sites for seaweed aquaculture development in view of competition from salmon/shellfish aquaculture and other coastal resource uses, including SAC (Special Areas of Conservation) designations.

An outline strategy for the development of a national seaweed aquaculture development programme over the next ten years.

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