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Wednesday, 18th November

International fisheries biologist presents a novel approach to boost wild Atlantic salmon populations in Irish rivers

 

Drs Kyle Young and Paddy Gargan
Dr Paddy Gargan (R&D, IFI) on site with Dr Kyle Young in the upper reaches of the National Salmonid Index Catchment
As part of the Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) Research Seminar Series, Dr Kyle Young, a Research Associate from the University of Zurich, was recently invited to Ireland to give a presentation on his novel approach to enhance wild Atlantic salmon production in river systems. This concept proposes the translocation of wild fry from abundant to low productivity areas within a catchment... International fisheries biologist presents a novel approach to boost wild Atlantic salmon populations in Irish rivers

 

Tuesday, 11th October 2016

Fisheries Expert from Norway visits the National Salmonid Index Catchment

Dr Thorstad at Rosroe Pier, Killary Harbour.
Dr Thorstad at Rosroe Pier, Killary Harbour.

Dr Eva Thorstad from the Norwegian Institute for Nature Research (NINA) recently visited the National Salmonid Index Catchment. Dr Thorstad is a world renowned salmonid biologist and sea lice expert.

Wednesday, 07th September 2016

The River Nith comes to the National Salmonid Index Catchment

Laura Walsh (biologist at NSIC Research Station) with Debbie Park and Jim Henderson.
Laura Walsh (biologist at NSIC Research Station) with Debbie Park and Jim Henderson.

Ms Debbie Park, biologist on the River Nith, Scotland and Mr Jim Henderson, River Nith Fishery Director visit the National Salmonid Index Catchment.

Thursday, 27th August 2015

Danish Telemetry Expert visits Ireland’s National Salmonid Index Catchment

Danes visit the Erriff

Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) welcomed a recent visit from Dr Niels Jepsen, from the Danish Technical University’s National Institute of Aquatic Resources, to the Erriff catchment.
Dr Jepsen, an international sea trout researcher who specialises in fish telemetry, visited the River Erriff fishery, which is situated on the Galway-Mayo border and functions as the National Salmonid catchment.

http://www.fisheriesireland.ie/Press-releases/danish-telemetry-expert-visits-ireland-s-national-sea-trout-index-catchment.html

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