Invasive species - Help with Survey - IT Sligo

When invasive species become established they cause significant damage to freshwater ecosystems, fish populations and to the economies that depend upon them. Next to habitat loss, invasive species are considered the greatest threat to native biodiversity.

Anglers play a vital role in protecting the native and unique fish stocks and waterways on the island of Ireland. The Institute of Technology, Sligo is looking for anglers to take a short online questionnaire called “Angling and invasive species”. The following link is to the questionnaire which can be completed anonymously. It should take no more than 8 minutes and your views would be greatly appreciated.

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Link to survey form
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1pTevuK ... M/viewform

The introduction and spread of invasive species in freshwater and marine environments is a worldwide problem that is increasing in frequency. There are various pathways by which non-indigenous invertebrate, fish, and plant species are introduced, become established and cause significant damage to coastal and freshwater ecosystems, and to the economies that depend upon them. Next to habitat loss, invasive species are considered the greatest threat to native biodiversity.

The Institute of Technology, Sligo is on the frontline of research relating to the spread of aquatic invasive species and the effect they are having on the rivers and lakes of the island of Ireland. The following questionnaire is part of a wider project based at IT Sligo, titled the “Assessment of the Population Dynamics, Spread and Management of Asian Clam (Corbicula fluminea), a new Irish Aquatic Invader”.

Anglers play a vital role in protecting fish stocks and the quality of our rivers and lakes. We are interested in gathering their opinions when it comes to invasive species. To do this a questionnaire was created to understand angler’s habits and attitudes toward invasive species. It is hoped that the information generated from this survey will play an important role in protecting the unique and wild angling product found on the island of Ireland.

We are looking for your help in promoting the survey. In order for it to be a success we need to distribute the survey to as many people as possible.

We are interested in gathering the opinions and views of the Sea Angling Ireland users. Would the moderators have any issue with the posting of the link to the survey form in the angling thread? The link and the following short paragraph of text will be posted in the Angling News, Issues, Comments and Opinions thread. The survey will gather information for research purposes only. Respondents are not required to enter a name or email address and can complete the form anonymously. No personal information will be used for marketing purposes or passed on to third parties.

“When invasive species become established they cause significant damage to freshwater ecosystems, fish populations and to the economies that depend upon them. Next to habitat loss, invasive species are considered the greatest threat to native biodiversity. Anglers play a vital role in protecting the native and unique fish stocks and waterways on the island of Ireland. The Institute of Technology, Sligo is looking for anglers to take a short online questionnaire called “Angling and invasive species”. The following link is to the questionnaire which can be completed anonymously. It should take no more than 8 minutes and your views would be greatly appreciated.”

I'm happy to have filled in the survey but note that it is mainly to do with fresh water angling .
ATB

I'm happy to have filled in the survey but note that it is mainly to do with fresh water angling .
ATB

Hi blowin

Yes the survey is mainly geared at freshwater anglers but is able to capture information from sea anglers also. A large number of the Sea Angling Ireland forum users fish in freshwater as well as the sea. Getting the opinion of as many sea anglers as possible is very important in making the survey as representative as possible.

I would urge any exclusively sea anglers to also complete the survey. The more the better!

Regards

Rory

Filled this myself though invasive species are not normally on the radar of the average boat angler!