Kyne Commits funding for continued removal of Waterweed from Lough Corrib
… from Lough Corrib Inland Fisheries Ireland commences new Research Project into the invasive plant Thursday, 20th … responsibility for the legislation covering Alien Invasive Species (AIS), and in particular liaison as regards species … (73,500m2) of the Lough over a five month period this year in four sites which contained dense strands. These sites …
Research theme: Fish ageing techniques
… Fish ageing is a fundamental element of fisheries research and provides scientists with lots of valuable … with new layers of growth deposited around the scale each year. These growth rings are called circuli, and the gaps … because they are easy to collect and store. For some fish species, scales are difficult to age, and other fish species …
Research theme: Tagging and telemetry
… to study the lives and habits both of highly mobile fish species that migrate long distances (e.g. blue shark) and of … Ultimately, the tagging method used will depend on the research question to be answered, budget, the habitat (e.g. … species that are tagged by Inland Fisheries Ireland are Atlantic salmon, sea trout, brown trout, eels, pike, bass …
Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar)
… The Atlantic salmon is native to Ireland, and its geographic … or silver in colour. Salmon that mature after one year at sea are called grilse and usually return to rivers in … or more winters at sea. Atlantic salmon are an emblematic species for Ireland and are extremely valuable for angling …
Inland Fisheries Ireland launches public consultation on the management of pike in designated wild brown trout fisheries
… Press Release Thursday 3rd November 2016 Inland Fisheries Ireland launches public consultation on the management of pike in designated wild brown trout fisheries Inland Fisheries Ireland launches … policies which have an impact on how we manage the pike species in fisheries which are predominately home to wild …
New research indicates pike in Irish waters have changed their diet
… Press Release Wednesday 29th August 2018 New research indicates pike in Irish waters have changed their … County Mayo and Lough Derravaragh, County Westmeath in 2016 and provides an insight into the dietary habits of pike. … as it gives an insight into the behaviour of the pike species and provides updated information around their …
Research vital as International Year of the Salmon highlights challenges to iconic species - Canney
… Press Release Wednesday 29th May 2019 Research vital as International Year of the Salmon highlights challenges to iconic species - Canney Research vital as International Year of the …
Sea trout (Salmo trutta trutta)
… along the west coast. Sea trout are part of the same species as brown trout: brown trout spend their entire lives … as maidens may not return to spawn for at least one year. Sea trout can range widely along the coast, moving in … and ecology of ferox trout (Salmo ferox) in Ireland. Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) A brief description of the …
Ferox trout (Salmo ferox)
… of fish prey, and they have been known to switch between species, for example, in Lough Corrib, where they switched between Arctic char and roach. Recent research by the Ferox Trout Study in Lough Corrib and Lough … and ecology of sea trout (Salmo trutta trutta) in Ireland. Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) A brief description of the …
Pike Research Programme
… lakes. Inland Fisheries Ireland formulated a scientific research programme to answer some key questions that would … County Mayo and Lough Derravaragh in County Westmeath in 2016. Previous dietary research carried out in the 1960s and … where other prey, such as roach, is available. Scientific publications from the Pike Research Programme Coexistence of …
Management of Pike and Wild Brown Trout Fisheries
… Management of Pike and Wild Brown Trout Fisheries Public Consultation Friday, 11/03/2016 - 9:00am This public consultation opens on Friday, …