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Potential impact of a new freshwater invader: Bloody-red shrimp (Hemimysis anomala)
Non-native invasive species are one of the greatest threats to biodiversity not only worldwide but specifically on islands including Ireland.&
European Marine Sites - Marine Special Areas of Conservation and Special Protection Areas
Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) and Special Protection Areas (SPAs) are designated under the Conservation (Natural Habitats, etc.) Regulations (
Kinramer South ASSI
This area lies within Rathlin Island and was declared an ASSI for the population of Pyramidal Bugal (Ajuga pyramidalis) which is very rare in the
Mussel seed fishery
The bottom grown mussel sector relies entirely on the supply of seed mussels from naturally occurring beds for relaying onto licensed sites for on-
The Maidens SAC
The Maidens SAC is formed by a group of small rocky reefs off north east Larne. Just two of these are large enough to be considered islands,
Outer Ards Seed Mussel Stock Assessment Summer 2021
The Summer 2021 seed mussel survey was undertaken by the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) on the 7th and 17th of June, the 17th and 21st of
Fish health and fish health inspections
Northern Ireland (NI) has a high fish health status due to natural factors such as its island location, temperate climate and low number of native
Ballycarry ASSI
The area is of special scientific interest because of its heath and wetland vegetation. The site occupies a relatively flat plateau on the Lower
Water Matters - Have Your Say - Neagh Bann - 2008
You are invited to give your views on the implementation of the EU Water Framework Directive in the Neagh-Bann International. This booklet says
Water Matters - Have Your Say - North Eastern - 2007
You are invited to give your views on the implementation of the EU Water Framework Directive in the North Eastern River Basin District. This
Water Matters - Have Your Say - North Western - 2007
You are invited to give your views on the implementation of Framework Directive in the North Western International River Basin District.
New Marine Conservation Zones designated
Environment Minister Michelle McIlveen today announced that four Marine Conservation Zones (MCZs) have been designated in Northern Ireland’s in-shore
DAERA guidance following discovery of dead wild birds in Northern Ireland
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs is encouraging the public not to pick up or touch any dead or injured wild birds.
Coastal Areas of Special Scientific Interest
Areas of Special Scientific Interest (ASSIs) are protected areas designated under The Environment (Northern Ireland) Order 2002 for their species,
Marine Licensing Public Register
Marine and Fisheries Division carries out licensing and enforcement functions in Northern Ireland territorial waters, under the Marine and Coastal
Special Areas of Conservation
Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) are those which have been given greater protection under The Conservation (Natural Habitats, etc.) Regulations
CAFRE Farm Innovation Visit (FIV) – Sheep farmers visit Isle of Islay to learn about use of blood testing and fluke egg detection to target fluke treatments and reduce resistance on Scottish sheep farms
A group of sheep farmers from across Northern Ireland accompanied by CAFRE Beef and Sheep Advisers Hannah Doherty and John Moore, made the scenic
Monitoring marine habitats and species
DAERA Marine and Fisheries Division surveys Northern Ireland's marine and coastal habitats and species in order to comply with the requirements of
Inshore fisheries policy
Northern Ireland's inshore fisheries are managed by the Sea Fisheries Policy Branch. The regulations are enforced by DAERA’s Sea Fisheries
Antrim Coast and Glens AONB
Antrim Coast and Glens AONB was designated in 1988 and, along with an interesting geological formation, has a rich cultural, natural and built