Search Results for 'National Salmonid Index Catchment'

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Escaped Killary salmon were mature enough to breed with wild fish

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A new IFI study has revealed that a proportion of the salmon captured after a farm escape at Killary Harbour last year were sexually mature enough to breed with wild populations.

Concerns raised as escaped farmed salmon found in Connemara waterways

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Following reports of a number of escaped farmed salmon entering local rivers flowing into Killary Harbour, local activist groups have labelled the event as an 'environmental disaster', which could have extensive repercussions.

 

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