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 …
Habitats Directive Project
… legislation dealing with the conservation of threatened species and habitats across the European Union. This … reports, we produce species reports at the end of each 6-year Habitats Directive reporting cycle; these reports are … Tagging & Telemetry Lakes Rivers Threatened species Lampreys Shads Pollan Atlantic salmon Related Projects Red …
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 … ecology of Arctic char (Salvelinus alpinus) in Ireland. Pollan (Coregonus pollan) A brief description of the biology …
Pollan (Coregonus pollan)
… The pollan is endemic to Ireland, which means that it is a native species that is only found in Ireland, making it a very … threatened by introduced species, including predation by pike and competition for food with roach, as well as warmer …
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 … ecology of Arctic char (Salvelinus alpinus) in Ireland. Pollan (Coregonus pollan) A brief description of the biology …
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 …
Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar)
… 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 … ecology of Arctic char (Salvelinus alpinus) in Ireland. Pollan (Coregonus pollan) A brief description of the biology …
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 …
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 …
Pike Research Programme FAQs
Published on 14 Aug 2018Inland 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 … policies which have an impact on how we manage the pike species in fisheries which are predominately home to wild …