Central Fisheries Board, Invasive Species Rapid Response, Alert!

admin on April 29th, 2010

Discovery of the Asian Clam, (Corbicula fluminea) in Ireland.
The presence of an established population of the invasive Asian clam at St. Mullins on the River Barrow was confirmed following reports made to the CFB and the CAISIE project team. The team responded by carrying out a scientific survey in the area to investigate the extent [...]

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Distribution of Lagarosiphon major in Lough Corrib

admin on April 29th, 2010

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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Proceedings of CAISIE Workshop, Athlone, 22 April [Updated 07/05/10]

admin on April 27th, 2010

CAISIE held its first technical Workshop at the Hodson Bay Hotel in Athlone on the 22nd April. This event was attended by over 100 delegates from organizations in Ireland who may directly or indirectly help limit the spread of invasive species. The first half of the Workshop focused on CAISIE and [...]

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New Invasive Species, the Asian Clam, Found in Ireland.

admin on April 22nd, 2010

Press Release    21/04/10
[update: Central Fisheries Board, Invasive Species Rapid Response, Alert!]
A new aquatic invasive species, the Asian Clam (Corbicula Fluminea) has been found in the River Barrow in Co. Carlow. The identity and status of this species was confirmed by Dr Joe Caffrey the Central Fisheries Board expert on aquatic invasive species.
The species which [...]

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