Ken Whelan is running a follow up to his “Freshwater Detective” course…
Following my very successful “Freshwater Detective” course, which was run by the UCD Adult Education Centre in autumn of last year, we are now planning a second course on Ireland’s Sport Fish. I’m sure this course will be of great interest to anglers, fishery managers and naturalists.
Registration for the course will open shortly but in the meantime those interested can obtain information from: [email protected] or on 01 7167123.
Ireland’s Sport Fish
Ken Whelan
Ireland enjoys a great abundance of sport fish ranging from the marauding Porbeagle shark to the ubiquitous and much loved brown trout. This course will describe in detail the natural history of these unique species and their importance as a much sought after recreational resource and biological indicators of our ever changing aquatic environment. The lecture series will chart the changes in our sport fish fauna resulting from climate change and describe the biology of new species such as gilt head bream, golden grey mullet and trigger fish. Students will become familiar with a wide range of freshwater and marine species and learn of current and future management challenges. The series will be of interest to all of those with an interest in the natural history, management and continuing welfare of Ireland’s unique sport fish fauna. The course will comprise six illustrated talks with ample time for interactive discussion on the topics covered.
UCD Belfield, 6 Mondays
April 15, 22, 29, May 13, 20, 27
(No class bank holiday Monday May 6)
Time: 7.30pm – 9.30pm
