History of Seaweed Research
We have an extensive history of seaweed research at QML. Here are some of our previous projects:
| Date | Project | Researchers | Publications |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-1980 | Sustainability of seaweed harvesting | Matt Dring, Pat Boaden | |
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1983-1986 |
Seasonality and life history of Strangford Lough algae | Christine Maggs | |
| 1988 | Life history of Gymnogongrus devoniensis | Christine Maggs | |
| 1999 | Molecular study of Entermorpha | Jaanika Blomster, Christine Maggs |
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| 1999 | Molecular study of Ceramium | Barbara Ward, Christine Maggs | |
| 2003 | Invasion of Strangford Lough by Sargassum muticum | James Strong, Christine Maggs | |
| 2005 | Interaction between limpets and Ascophyllum in Strangford Lough | Andrew Davies, Christine Maggs | |
| 2005 | Study of maerl beds in Strangford Lough | Samantha Vize, Christine Maggs | |
| 2005 | Study of maerl growth | Charmaine Blake, Christine Maggs | |
| 2005 | Ecology of maerl beds | Gustavo Hinojosa, Christine Maggs | |
| 2008 | Seaweed Hatchery Project | ||
| 2010 | Biofouling of concrete structures | Anne Marie Mahon, Christine Maggs | |
| 2011 | EnAlgae | Emma Healey, Karen Mooney-McAuley | |
| 2015 | Seagas | John Aldridge, Emma Healey, Karen Mooney-McAuley | |
| 2015 | Influence of wave and current motion on kelp productivity | Rachel Millar, Louise Kregting | |
| 2015 | Addressing the gaps in marine ecosystem science: The role of kelp in food webs. | Abby Gilson, Nessa O'Connor | |
| 2017 | Study of Corallina officinalis and Gracilaria vermiculophylla | Caroline Magill, Christine Maggs | |
| 2021 | Detrital Pathways in Kelp | Molly Crowe, Louise Kregting | |
| 2022 | Seaweed Hatchery Mechanisation | Mánus Cunningham, Emma Healey, Louise Kregting | |
| 2022 | SeaFEED |
Mánus Cunningham, Rebecca McKinney, Emma Healey, Louise Kregting, Pamela Walsh |
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| 2024 | Genetic structure of sugar kelp populations in Northern Ireland | Jack Burton, Pamela Walsh, Paulo Prodohl |