Minister Fergus O’Dowd has launched a smart phone app to help fight the war against aquatic Invasive Species and pathogens in Ireland at the famous Galway Weir yesterday, along with a disinfection facility for salmon anglers at the famous Inland Fisheries Ireland fishery; and a handy and durable set of invasive species identification cards on a key ring as part of a three pronged initiative to protect Irelands wonderful natural resources.
Inland Fisheries Ireland is the lead agency on the island of Ireland fighting the on-going battle against the threat of pernicious aquatic and riparian invasive species and aquatic pathogens which represent the one of the greatest threats to Ireland’s native species and habitats and prompt action may help prevent and protect our native biodiversity should invasive species be identified…….Mayo Today…..17/07/12…read full article…
http://mayotoday.iesmart-phone-app-to-help-fight-war-on-aquatic-invasive-species.