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!
Invasive Ecology (InEco) Laboratory retweeted
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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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/
Invasive Ecology (InEco) Laboratory retweeted
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
Invasive Ecology (InEco) Laboratory retweeted
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
Invasive Ecology (InEco) Laboratory retweeted
📣 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
Invasive Ecology (InEco) Laboratory retweeted
🚨 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
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#IFIRecruitment #careers #jobsearch #IrishJobs #researchjobs @ResearchIFI
Invasive Ecology (InEco) Laboratory retweeted
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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Invasive Ecology (InEco) Laboratory retweeted
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
Invasive Ecology (InEco) Laboratory retweeted
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
Invasive Ecology (InEco) Laboratory retweeted
🧵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.
Invasive Ecology (InEco) Laboratory retweeted
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
Invasive Ecology (InEco) Laboratory retweeted
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