Invasive Ecology (InEco) Laboratory - research into the ecology of invasive species and aquatic and terrestrial invertebrates and plants

University College Dublin
Joined January 2017
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We are delighted to welcome Dr Maria Fitzpatrick as our Executive Director. With a #FreshwaterEcology, #Environmental Consultant background, Maria worked at @royalbotanic.bsky.social, Kew Research Funding Services and is #CircularEconomy and #CSRD trained: businessforbiodiversity.ie/d…
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I'm looking for examples using stream-side and instream incubators (“hatchboxes”) for releasing unfed salmonid fry to enhance harvest, supplement natural runs, or restore extirpated populations. Any leads appreciated, please repost to spread the word!
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Volume 40 - Corcoran et al. highlight the attachment of the invasive Quagga Mussel on an invasive freshwater algal species, Starry Stonewort, in two lakes on the River Shannon, Ireland. For subscription details: irishnaturalistsjournal.org
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Whyyyyy is corbicula being sold in UK fish shops
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We are all set up at the Kildare Biodiversity Conference! Come by our stand to chat to our Invasive Species Engagement Officer. Looking forward to a great day of talks. #kildarebiocon2024 #ReportInvasives #CheckCleanDryIrl 👉 invasives.ie/
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New Pearl Mussel broodstock just arrived in the @MarineInst Furnace hatchery from the Owenea and Newport rivers. 🫰🏼🫰🏼 they will release glochidia in the next month or so #margaritifera
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Researchers provide clarification and guidance on the use of the Socio-Economic Impact Classification for Alien Taxa (SEICAT) framework. 👉 Read more: doi.org/10.3897/neobiota.89.… #invasivespecies
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Recovery details just in of a Swallow caught whilst doing project work in South Africa on 14th Dec 2015 with @shoebill1961, Charlotte England and @mattthesparrow. It was originally ringed on 6th Aug 2014 at Pollardstown Fen, Kildare, Ireland 9094km away @BirdWatchIE @_BTO Amazing
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📣 Conservation Ranger Recruitment! There's #ConservationRanger vacancies nationwide in the NPWS (part of the @DeptHousingIRL) A great opportunity for anyone who did the #NatureAnimation course at @MTU_ie! 🗓️ Closing date: 19th Oct '23 ℹ️ More info: publicjobs.ie/en/?option=com…
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Wow 🤩 .. a great day for nature in Ireland .. #Budget2024 more funding than ever for real conservation action 👏👏 super news and well done @noonan_malcolm ☘️☘️☘️#conservation # biodiversity # nature – at Fingal, Ireland
To #RestoreNature we need to invest like never before in @NPWSIreland, our national parks, protected habitats, water quality and wildlife. Today’s #budgetfornature allows us to do that, with a €3bn Climate & Nature Fund and a €166m package for Heritage including 👇 #Budget2024
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🚨 New barrier removal role at IFI 🚨 🟢 Head of the Barrier Mitigation Division - re fish, eel, and lamprey migration. Principal Officer level role - Salary from €97,547 🧐 tinyurl.com/46kaejbp #IFIRecruitment #careers #jobsearch #IrishJobs #researchjobs @ResearchIFI
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Tonight on "Mooney goes Wild" (RTE Radio One at 10), I meet Dr. Aidan O'Hanlon from the "Dead Zoo", to see some of the museum's 2 million plus collection. We check out the insects, including some that were collected by the great Charles Darwin himself. @NatureRTE
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Come work as part of a great team! The Conservation Planning Unit of NPWS are seeking a contractor to work approx. three days a week for 16 months in a supporting role. Varied work, great support and flexible home-working. Apply via eTenders, closing date 17th Aug.
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Great few days work with a fantastic team in some incredible locations.
Delighted to have surveyed with amazing people of the @HerpSocIreland this week assessing the Alpine Newt in the midlands of Ireland. Funding support form @offalycoco @TipperaryCoCo and National Biodiversity Action Fund @DeptHousingIRL. Report any sightings to @BioDataCentre
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Thanks to everyone who visited us today at People's Park for Invasive Species Week #INNSweek great to have a supportive team raising awareness! @UCDInEcoLab @dlrcc @Irish_Sailing @IrelandSailing For more 👉 invasives.ie
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If you're an angler, boater or kayaker, remember to #CheckCleanDry after leaving the water to avoid spreading invasive non-native plants and animals on your kit nonnativespecies.org/invasiv… #InvasiveSpecies
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🧵1/2 Researchers from @UCDInEcoLab are working with @HerpSocIreland & @LucaMirimin (ATU) to survey recently established populations of Alpine Newt in counties Offaly & Tipperary. Basic ecological studies & the use of eDNA will be used to inform their management.
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Invasive Species Week This Sun. 21st May in the People's Park Dun Laoghaire, we're teaming up with @dlrcc & @Irish_Sailing to hold an awareness raising event w/ support from @UCDInEcoLab & @IrelandSailing Come along, join in, learn & have fun🦀🦝🐿️🦜🐗 👉bit.ly/3WiccOA
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Chatting to @OscarFlynnEco from AQUENS environmental consultancy & UCD Invasive Ecology Lab. I came across him taking samples of mussels on the pontoon here at Dromineer, which were mix of Zebra mussels and Quagga mussels. Highly invasive and present in #loughderg
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