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Amphibian watchman – “When we save the frogs, we’re protecting all our wildlife, all our ecosystems and all humans.” — Dr. Kerry Kriger

The rich biodiversity in Ireland is a result of its varied landscapes, including rugged mountains, rolling hills, fertile valleys, and extensive coastline. The country boasts a remarkable array of plant and animal species, many of which are native and unique to Ireland. Ancient forests, boglands, fertile river valleys, mountainscapes and coastal habitats support a wide range of flora and fauna, which are essential to the healthy fisheries anglers enjoy.

The following reports feature nature observations, reflections on wildlife and more..

Europeans must continue to drive marine biodiversity research: brief – CORDIS News

Despites the many advances Europeans have made in marine biodiversity science, it is important that they do not become complacent and stop ...

Remarkable whale hunt captured off coast for the first time – Irish Independent

IT is one of nature's most remarkable ocean hunts – and few are ever fortunate enough to glimpse it. A group of astounded Irish...

Habitats Directive and Red Data Book Fish species

The Irish implementing legislation for the Habitats Directive identifies the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural resources as having a role in...

‘It will take years for stocks to replenish’- The Cork News

Anglers in uproar after thousands of fish die from pollutant Anglers in East Cork have expressed their anger over a major fish kill in the...

Information evening on the River Deel, Crossmolina a huge success

Approximately 70 members of the public, old and young alike, came to the banks of the River Deel in beautiful Crossmolina to attend a...

Smart phone app to help fight war on aquatic Invasive Species – Mayo Today

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...
At the launch of the Invasive Species App for Android were (L-R): Brendan O'Mahony (Chairman Inland Fisheries Ireland), Minister Fergus O'Dowd TD, Dr. Joe Caffrey (IFI), John O'Mahony (app development) and Dr. Ciaran Byrne (CEO, IFI)

With orders to Identify, Clarify and Classify – Minister O Dowd Launches Invasive Species...

Minister Fergus O Dowd launched a smart phone app to help fight the war against aquatic Invasive Species and pathogens in Ireland at the...

Killer Whales Surround Anglers in Lough Swilly – Afloat.ie

MARINE WILDLIFE - The video shows the moment when an angling boat was surrounded by a pod of killer whales at the mouth of...

Wild Irish Salmon – delicious but scarce!

Delicious wild Irish Salmon will soon be available at fish counters around Ireland. Less than 17,000  wild salmon may be caught during this year ...

Irish Angling Update, 03/05/12

Weather-wise April was a pretty miserable month and May open on  dull note also. However, there was some welcome warmth in the last couple...