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Can Ireland’s Nets Men and Anglers work together to achieve greater abundance for Atlantic salmon in Ireland ? I was interested to read the points made by Mr Patrick Keys of Moville in his open letter to Minister Dempsey in … Continue reading →

Celebrating Sustainability in Killybegs?  It was interesting to read that United Fish Industries, (UFI) are to build a state of the art fish meal and oil processing facility in Killybegs. A reason for congratulations and celebrations in South Donegal! My … Continue reading →

The Economics of Fishing, and Education for a Sustainable Future.  There are many ways to achieve a thriving economy whether, from clean energy technology, boat building or modern electronics to name a few. In Ireland fishing has a vital role … Continue reading →

SAVING IRELAND’S SALMON It was reported that Dr Ken Whelan( head of The Marine Institute Salmon Research, Newport), stated the main reason, for reduced salmon catches was salmon not surviving at sea. SALSEA Research in the form of the SALSEA … Continue reading →

PLANNING FOR INTERDENPENENT SUTAINABILTIY OF ATLANTIC SALMON AND SOCIO ECONOMIC GAIN. NASCO The North Atlantic Salmon Conservation Organisation  (NASCO) have asked their 18 sign up countries to present new updated five year plans in November 2007.  Ireland, like all the … Continue reading →

Abundance, Overabundance, and Socio Economic Gain? What would sustainability look like?  It was interesting to read an article in the Irish Times Saturday 11th August, which quoted an interview with Mary Coughlan by The Irish Skipper magazine illustrating that there … Continue reading →

  Can Ecological Economics achieve burgeoning sustainability for local fishing communities in Ireland?    Ecological Economics It is now fashionable to try and understand economics from an ecological perspective. Ecological economics sees commerce as a sub set of the ecological … Continue reading →

Bio diversity The meeting is being held in the context that there is now enough evidence to be confident that global warming is a real and present threat. The aim of this meeting is to guide the delivery of a … Continue reading →

Q1. The proposed categories cover minor fisheries offences only, with serious offences being referred to court for prosecution. Do you agree that this is appropriate? The seriousness of offences needs to be aligned with environmental and sustainability imperatives and defined … Continue reading →

Can Ecological Economics achieve burgeoning sustainability for local fishing communities in Ireland?   Ecological Economics It is now fashionable to try and understand economics from an ecological perspective. Ecological economics sees commerce as a sub set of the ecological system … Continue reading →