Biosecurity information presentation at the NCFFI junior angling competition, May 2020
Information and a demonstration was given by staff from the CAISIE team on biosecurity techniques and invasive species to all who attended the NCFFI Junior angling competition on Sat the 29th of May, 2020 at Ferns Lock, Kilcock. Turn out for the event was great and the talk outlined the problems associated with invasive species, what to look out for throughout Ireland and what can be done to stop the spread.
Discussing problems with invasive species and demonstrating biodiversity – Pictures from the day:
Figure 1: Dr. S Evers outlines problem species and the impacts they have to Ireland waterways.
Figure 2: Demonstration of how to clean your gear – including stink bags!
Staff showed how to clean and inspect angling gear after fishing why it is important to stop the spread of invasive species. Information leaflets, booklets and stickers on invasive species and Biosecurity were given out to all participants at the talk and final award presentation.
Figure 3: Giving out stickers for boats and tackle boxes to remind everyone on what to do for good Biosecurity.
Figure 4: A great turn out for the event!
Figure 5: Everyone reading about the CAISIE project and invasive species in Ireland!
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