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Fishermen at sea can now play a key role in the conservation and management of marine fish stocks. A new program called the Irish Marine Recreational Sea Angling Survey will collect information on recreational catches along the coast and at sea.
The data collected will improve the management of the stocks, thereby helping to increase the availability of fish in the future.
Following new legislation from the European Commission which obliges EU member states to report recreational catch data, Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has established this new program to give a clear picture of the relationship between fishing activities. fishing and stock levels.
A sea fishing diary application, currently in development, will allow fishermen to share and compare catch data with other participants. There will also be monthly prizes for active participants.
IFI CEO Dr Byrne said: “If we have strong evidence and verifiable data on fish stocks, then we can make informed management decisions.
For more information on the survey program, visit Fisheriesireland.ie/Projects/imrec.html.
Fishery Officers Christine Meehan, Carl Owens and Steven McKenna. Fisheries officer positions are available to apply
* A recruitment drive launched for Seasonal Fishery Officers will see successful applicants supporting the development of Ireland’s fishery resources during the summer period in six districts.
The roles are available on a six month basis starting Monday May 11 and will include training. Interviews are scheduled for April 1 and 2.
The locations for the new positions will be based in the following districts: Eastern River Basin District (RBD); RBD from the south-east; RBD from the southwest; Shannon RBD; RBD West and RBD North West.
Roisin Bradley, Head of Human Resources at IFI, said: “We are looking for candidates who are passionate about developing and protecting our fisheries resources, who value the natural environment and who have excellent people skills. We look forward to welcoming new members to our team in the spring.
The deadline for submitting applications is Monday March 16. To learn more about the roles and how to apply, visit Fisheriesireland.fr/careers.
* Natural Resources Wales has made improvements to allow fishermen of all skill levels to access the River Tawe in Clydach, Swansea, to practice their sport of river fishing.
The work involved building trails, steps and platforms to provide safe access to riverine sites, while working closely with the local Mond Angling Society to develop their angling infrastructure.
Club secretary Mike Oliver said: “These much-needed upgrades will allow our younger, older and disabled members to access the river and the new steps on the Swansea side of the Glais Bridge mean we will be able to access the river. downstream for the first time. “
* The Kilroy Cup will be fished on Saturday March 21 on Lough Sheelin from Kilnahard Pier from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be prizes for the heaviest fish and the entry fee is € 20. The minimum competition size limit for trout is 16 inches.
Permits will not be available for sale at the jetty in the morning, but you can purchase a permit in advance at the Kilnahard Fisheries Office in the morning.
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