The curly-leaved waterweed (Lagarosiphon major) hasn’t been visible on the surface of Lough Corrib since about late June. However, that is not to say that this highly invasive weed has disappeared from the lake. In fact the weed enters its ‘collapsed’ phase around this time, when its extensive surface canopy collapses down on top of [...]
This CAISIE project update comes on the day the Central Fisheries Board and the seven Regional Fisheries Boards are re-structured into a single organisation now known as Inland Fisheries Ireland (Iascach Intíre Éireann).
Research & control of Lagarosiphon major
Research on approaches to controlling the Lagarosiphon weed in Lough Corrib and the efficacy of these measures is [...]
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Distribution maps showing spread of Lagarosiphon Major in Lough Corrib 2005-2008.
The latest distribution maps for 2010 will be uploaded soon.
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Lough Corrib is a large limestone lake in the west of Ireland. It has recently become home to Lagarosiphon major and Zebra Mussels. These invasive aquatic species have caused considerable changes to the ecology of the lake.
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