Are you a paddle sport enthusiast? If so, could you take just 3-5 minutes to complete a new survey that aims to gather information on the current level of awareness of invasive species and their negative impacts amongst paddle sports enthusiasts. The survey, launched on the 16th of November, is being co-ordinated by Ronan Cooney, a scientist and avid paddler, and Dr. Joe Caffrey, in conjunction with Inland Fisheries Ireland and Canoeing Ireland.
Many invasive species can survive for long periods out of water, in damp conditions, and can easily be transferred from one watercourse to another as paddlers move around the country.
The survey can be found at:https://surveyplanet.com/55cbac88008b4ddb4d326646
For more information on invasive species:http://www.fisheriesireland.ie/Invasi…/invasive-species.html and https://www.biodiversityireland.ie/projects/invasive-species/
For more information, please contact: irishcanoesurvey@gmail.com