Irish Seaweed Consultancy Ltd. is the first environmental consultancy in Ireland to specialise in phycology (the study of algae) with the aim of providing services to the macroalgal industry in an Irish and European context. This is carried out through the provision of support and training services including business advice, product evaluation, feasibility studies, biomass surveys and resource management plans. The Irish Seaweed Consultancy is also active in outreach programmes to raise awareness of the importance of seaweed in our daily lives. The backgrounds and qualifications of the four co-founders, in different areas of the marine, environmental and seaweed sectors bring a unique formation to the task of meeting the diverse needs of the modern seaweed industry. The founders have a combined 40 years experience in the macroalgal, marine, environment and engineering sectors. The Irish Seaweed Consultancy is responding to an increasing recognition of the importance of the marine sector as a driver for growth in the Irish economy and the necessity to sustainably manage natural resources.