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. … Ferox trout Sea trout European eel Atlantic salmon Pike Lampreys Shads Marine sports fish Related Projects National …
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 …
Marine Recreational Fishery in Ireland | IMREC
… Marine recreational fishing is popular in Ireland, and it is … more than 150,000 people participate in the activity each year, contributing a significant amount to our tourism and … much they release. Focusing on the most important angling species The IMREC is designed to examine the recreational …
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 …
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 …
Invasive Species Disinfection Guidelines for Paddle Sports
Published on 7 May 2014Research theme: Electrofishing
… your preferences. Electrofishing is a method used to catch fish in a quick and efficient manner. At Inland Fisheries … than other methods. If we are interested in a particular species of fish and need to learn more, we can target certain … National Brown Trout Programme Climate Change Mitigation Research Programme | CCMRP The CCMRP aims to assess the …
New research finds salmon farming contributes to sea lice infestation on sea trout as valuable stocks decline
… Press Release Monday 9th January 2017 New research finds salmon farming contributes to sea lice … offer significant angling value while traditionally the species was abundant on the west coast of Ireland. Angling is worth €836 million to the Irish economy every year and supports upwards of 11,000 jobs, often in rural and …
National Coarse Fish & Pike Research Programme
… In Ireland, coarse fish are defined as any freshwater fish other than pike, … trout. For this reason, it is a mystery how many of these species originally arrived in Ireland if they are intolerant … we do not know about these species, valuable historical research collected over the past fifty years is helping us to …
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 …
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 …