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Decline in salmon numbers raises concern

The Chief Executive of Inland Fisheries Ireland Dr Ciarán Byrne has expressed 'serious concern' over the decrease in the number of wild salmon returning to spawn in Irish rivers.
Ireland • 30 Apr 19

Migrating young salmon to be traced online

The public will now be able to keep an eye on some of Ireland's migrating young salmon thanks to a new online system.
Environment • 24 Apr 17

BIM withdraws Galway salmon farm application

Bord Iascaigh Mhara has withdrawn an application to develop a major salmon farm off the west coast.
News • 21 Dec 15

US says genetically modified salmon safe to eat

US regulators have approved a type of genetically-modified salmon as safe to eat, making it the first transgenic animal destined for American dinner tables.
News • 20 Nov 15

Bord Iascaigh Mhara plans second salmon farm

Bord Iascaigh Mhara is moving ahead with plans to develop a second salmon farm off the west Coast, while still awaiting a decision on proceeding with development of their proposed massive farm in Galway Bay.
News • 01 May 14

Jellyfish attack kills salmon at fish farm

A fish farm company has said that around 25% of its total salmon stocks have been killed after being attacked by jellyfish in recent days.
News • 21 Oct 13

Public consultation on Galway Bay salmon farm

An eight-week public consultation period concerning an application to develop a deep sea salmon farm licence by Bord Iascaigh Mhara is under way.
News • 15 Oct 12

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