| Ireland has always looked to the sea to sustain its people in good times and bad. Irish people have utilised seaweeds through history for food, commercial extracts and agriculture. Some seaweeds are especially linked to Ireland, such as carrigeen or 'Irish moss' which is known around the world. In modern times our connection with seaweeds, which are scientifically classified as algae, is emphasised by the world class database on marine algae, Algaebase, maintained by Professor. Michael Guiry and his team in the Martin Ryan Institute, NUI Galway. Further information on research can be found here.
The History section to the left gives a brief overview of Ireland's connection with sea plants from fertiliser to laboratory research. From an industry point of view the ISIO represents those who look to utilise Irish seaweeds in food and consumer applications and to continue to research the many fascinating and undiscovered properties of these ancient and unexplored species.
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