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flag Mayo County Council seeks to block a seaweed harvesting license in Clew Bay due to ecological and livelihood concerns.

flag Mayo County Council has urged the Marine Area Regulatory Authority to deny a large-scale seaweed harvesting license in Clew Bay, citing threats to traditional local harvesters and ecological sustainability. flag A public meeting in Newport drew widespread concern over BioAtlantis’s application for a 10-year license to harvest 11,000 tonnes annually—far exceeding an independent estimate of a sustainable yield of 1,600 tonnes. flag Local officials and residents warned the project could displace generational harvesters, harm coastal ecosystems, and undermine community rights. flag Councilors called for stronger safeguards, public consultation, and democratic oversight, urging the government to prioritize local livelihoods and environmental protection.

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