seaweed

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

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Unlocking the potential of seaweed farming as a nature-positive sector

An Irish Seaweed Association has been set up to providing a voice for ocean farmers — and with more than 7,500km of coastline, Ireland is uniquely positioned to become a leader in regenerative ocean farming say 'blue economy experts

<p>Rama Krishna Guttula, Abel Berhanu Asrat, TELUS Digital Ireland, Aaron Dondolo, Nagle Community College, Andy Bell, TELUS Digital Ireland were among team members from TELUS Digital Ireland's Cork campus who recently grabbed their gardening tools to prepare Mahon's Community Garden for the Winter months. The garden was established as Mahon's first community garden in October 2023 during the TELUS Days of Giving volunteer event. </p>

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This mulch I know: it’s good for your garden any time of year, but particularly in winter

<p> Nico De Marchis (aged 11) and biologist and environmentalist Éanna Ní Lamhna on Rush Beach, Dublin, as An Post calls on the public to support its Beach and Waterways Clean-Up Day on June 8 and unveils its beautiful new marine life stamps, These marine life stamps are available online at anpost.com/shop or in-store at selected post offices nationwide from Thursday, June 6</p>

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Talking common sense, clean-ups and jellyfish with Éanna Ní Lamhna

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Anja Murray: Seaweed is a deep-sea treasure — when it's growing, and when it washes up on shore

world

Scientists discover new kind of seaweed 100m below surface in Antarctica

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Anja Murray: Seek kelp and you might strike gold with mermaids' purses too

Islands of Ireland: Darragh Island — where a row over the seaweed harvest ended up in court

The 19-acre island is carpeted in colourful meadows in the summer

Fri, 20 May, 2022

Mexico’s Caribbean beaches experience ‘alarming’ algae problem

Mexican authorities have said the problem of foul-smelling sargassum – a seaweed-like algae – on the country’s Caribbean coast beaches is “alarming”.

Sat, 30 Apr, 2022

5 cult Irish beauty buys for brighter skin this winter

Including an oil that's especially good at concealing dry, flaky skin in a hurry; and a fragrance-free, plant-rich balm that can support healing, protect the skin’s moisture barrier, and provide instant comfort

Wed, 17 Nov, 2021

Bantry Bay kelp harvesting challenge sent back to High Court

The licensed area is some 753 hectares within Bantry Bay which shares a boundary with the Beara Peninsula and with the Sheep’s Head Special Area of Conservation

Fri, 16 Jul, 2021

Research highlights potential of fast-growing seaweed

Ireland may be famous for its green grass but scientists have discovered a night-growing Irish seaweed could be just as bountiful.

Fri, 22 Feb, 2019

Existing seaweed rights holders to retain priority

New applicants for seaweed harvesting licences have been told that the Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government cannot license any new seaweed harvesting in an area where there is an existing right to harvest seaweed.

Thu, 05 Jul, 2018

Wine with Leslie Williams: Wines of Slovenia, Greece and Croatia

This week I’m focusing on three EU member states that have been producing wine for millennia but whose wines are relatively rare in Ireland: Slovenia, Greece and Croatia.

Sat, 07 Apr, 2018

Baking with Michelle Darmody: Seaweed breads and biscuits

Seaweed can be used as a binding or gelling agent in baking or desserts, but that is not the use I am making of it here.

Sat, 07 Apr, 2018

Over 6,000 have stake in seaweed sector’s future

Seaweed may yet be a lucrative crop for more than 6,000 landowners in Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Clare, Galway, Mayo, and Donegal who have rights relating to seaweed.

Thu, 15 Mar, 2018

Unsightly seaweed on blue-flag beach in Kerry

Large quantities of seaweed are marring the popular Ballyheigue blue flag beach in north Kerry.

Wed, 28 Jun, 2017

Commercial harvesting of native seaweed forest in Bantry Bay allowed

Tourism and local industry tell Claire O’Sullivan there will be huge damage caused by kelp harvesting in Bantry, but the harvesting company says otherwise.

Tue, 02 May, 2017

Kelp-cutting in Bantry Bay could put 50 jobs at risk

Up to 50 jobs in lobster and shrimp fishing could be threatened if the industrial harvesting of 1,860 acres of native seaweed forest goes ahead in Bantry Bay, according to fishermen.

Sun, 23 Apr, 2017

Planning Minister Simon Coveney urged to reverse seaweed licence

Planning Minister Simon Coveney is being urged to reverse a decision to grant a licence to a biotechnology company to mechanically harvest 1,860 acres of native seaweed forest in Bantry Bay.

Fri, 21 Apr, 2017

This book inspires ideas from free foods like mushrooms, berries, and seaweed

Valerie O’Connor goes foraging and uncovers a book which inspires new ideas from free foods which go unnoticed under our very noses.

Sat, 15 Oct, 2016

Seaweed a winner for Cork business Marigot

Trish Dromey looks at Marigot Ltd, a company based in Carrigaline, Co Cork, which exports 95% of its products.

Mon, 15 Aug, 2016

Video: We explore the 'fifth taste' as Oonagh O'Dwyer takes us on a seaweed hunt

Seaweed, sea algae, call them what you will. Put them in a smoothie, pop them into the bath for silky smooth skin, sprinkle some into a healthy spelt bread, seaweeds are just really good for you. 

Sat, 11 Jun, 2016