The Minister of State with responsibility for inland fisheries, Seán Canney, visited the river Erriff recently to understand more about the issues facing salmon in this, the International Year of the Salmon. Salmon and sea trout migrating upstream must pass through fish counting and trapping facilities located at Aasleagh Falls, where the river flows into Killary Harbour. The facilities at this research station are used for a wide range of scientific research and monitoring activities on salmonid populations and their migratory behaviour. Salmon are a key indicator species and tell much about the health of the aquatic environment. The Minister commented: “International Year of the Salmon offers us an opportunity to start an important conversation around how we can protect, conserve and restore salmon populations in Irish and international waters.

Source: The Irish Times June 09, 2019 22:52 UTC