Socioeconomic Study of Seaweed Harvesting in Ireland

Description

The Marine Institute, a semi State body, wishes to invite tenders for the supply of marine socio-economic services to carry out a ‘Socioeconomic Study of Seaweed Harvesting in Ireland.’ This a 12-month project, supported by European Maritime Fisheries Funds (EMFF) administered through the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine. At present, a requirement exists for technical expert(s) to carry out a Socioeconomic Study of Seaweed Harvesting in Ireland. This project will provide baseline socio-economic information about seaweed harvesting activity and product usage. The objectives of the project are to: 1. Improve the knowledge on the current and future spatial distribution and intensity of harvesting activity and resource usage; 2. Improve the knowledge on the socio-economic value of seaweed harvesting activity; 3. Provide a better understanding of the true potential value of seaweed harvesting.