Methodology for the Quantitative Assessment of Ireland's Inshore Kelp Resource

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"Development of a Methodology for the Quantitative Assessment of Ireland's Inshore Kelp Resource"

 

 

Research Measure:   Industry Research Measure

Funding Type:           NDP Marine Research Sub-Programme

Funding Year:           2007

Project Duration:      27 months      

Project Type:             Project-Based Award

Total Grant-Aid:         €615,974

Lead Partner:            School of Biological Sciences, Queen's University Belfast

Project Partners:

  • Envision Mapping Ltd.
  • ZEPS, University College Cork
Project Summary

The project will provide a methodology for the quantitative assessment of inshore kelp resource in order to facilitate the development of appropriate management plans and sustainable harvesting practices.

The general impact of this initiative is to provide critical information to feed into the development of a management plan for any future harvest of kelp.  The results will provide the scientific basis on which future pilot kelp harvesting trials may be designed and implemented.

 

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