AN Irish vessel is playing a central role in important research into cod stocks in the North Atlantic, which is beginning to show signs of hope for the endangered species.

SEAWEED exporters have been given a welcome lift by new Teagasc research that confirms that marine plant products extracted from seas around Ireland and Canada are good for the heart.

WHETHER seaweed can play its part in ensuring a healthy heart is the subject of a new research programme at the state’s agriculture and food development authority.