The elected members of Ballina Town Council this week were given presentations from representatives of both Inland Fisheries Ireland and the Federation of Irish Salmon and Sea Trout Anglers (FISSTA) on the potential harm that large scale salmon farming could do to the Moy if such a project went ahead in the future. Dr Greg Forde, head of operations with Inland Fisheries Ireland, in his presentation outlined the facts around the proposed major salmon farm currently being considered off Galway and the threat that it could pose to the wild Atlantic salmon through infection from sea lice and cross breeding between…
Mayo Advertiser, 22/02/13. Read the full article ‘Ballina councillors concerned over potential fish farm threat to the Moy‘.
