Bottles

  • Seaweed is the common collective name for Marine Plants.
  • They range in size from single cell organisms that float in water to 45mt long plants.
  • Over 122,000 different Species and Sub-Species throughout the world. Over 500 different species on Ireland's coastline.
  • Typically consists of a holdfast (root like structure), stipe (stem) and fronds (leaves).
  • Unlike land plants the holdfast does not feed the seaweed plant, it simply holds it in position.
  • Seaweeds absorb nutrients through their fronds from the surrounding waters.
  • Three major classifications, Brown, Green and Red.
  • Seaweeds species are specific to regions and oceans.
  • Wide variety of uses for seaweeds within the global industry, estimated to be worth in excess of $6 billion.

Food and human health
- Edible sea vegetables and health foods
- Animal feed additives
- Algotherapy, skin care and cosmetics

Extracts and compounds
- Hydrocolloids (agars, alginates, carrageenans)
- Nutraceutical and pharmaceutical products
- Anti cancer, anti viral and anti bacterial compounds
- Speciality fertilizers (nutrients and bioactive compounds)

Water treatment, bioremediation, bio fuels, and feed
- Bio-methane production
- Water treatment (tertiary treatment and heavy metal removal)
- Integrated aquaculture systems
- Feed for macroalgivores



Brandon Products Ltd., Mounthawk Business Centre, Mounthawk, Tralee, Co.Kerry, Ireland
Phone: 353 667181160