Annual Conference Galway 19th Oct 2019- Salmon Watch Ireland
Posted by John Murphy on August 27, 2019Please note that this conference will help all stakeholders to understand the concepts involved in Closed and Semi Closed Containment in regard to salmon farming. It is imperative that you attend to see where this technology is currently. The other topics will allow you to become informed about Smolt Track and Environmental DNA and the […]
Deenish Island – Contradictory and inaccurate records reveal a shocking story
Posted by Salmon Watch Ireland on August 14, 2019Here under text of additional submission sent to the Aquaculture Licence Appeal Board. The submission was also forwarded to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources and Inland Fisheries Ireland for further comment and investigation. AP1-2019(Site T6/202) Dear Sir, With reference to appeal AP1-2019(Site T6/202) to ALAB […]
The Status of Irish Salmon Stocks in 2018 with Catch Advice for 2019
Posted by John Murphy on July 27, 2019The scientific advice for your river is included in the following document. If you are interested in learning how the scientific process works then study this document well. Salmon stocks are low on most rivers with no real prospect of improvement unless oceanic conditions improve. Localised problems may also be affecting your river like […]
Aquaculture and its effects on wild Atlantic salmon populations.
Posted by John Murphy on July 10, 2019This document is a must read for all concerned with negative effects caused by salmon aquaculture on wild salmonids. The International Council for the Exploration of the Seas (ICES) advises that there is substantial and growing evidence that salmon aquaculture activities can affect wild Atlantic salmon, through the impacts of sea lice as well as […]
