Historical change in the European eel population in the Foyle estuary, Northern Ireland

Barry, J., Bodles, K.J., Boylan, P. and Adams, C. (2015) Historical change in the European eel population in the Foyle estuary, Northern Ireland. Biology and Environment: Proceedings of the Royal Irish Academy, 115B(2), pp. 137-142. (doi: 10.3318/bioe.2015.13)

Abstract

This study presents evidence of the decline in European eel abundance in a transitional water body in the Northern Ireland from 1967–2013. The available historical data is from an important period, representative of the baseline abundance of eels in a transitional water body before recruitment collapse. The results from this study indicate the current eel population in the Foyle estuary is 3.38% of historical levels.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Barry, Dr James and Adams, Professor Colin and Boylan, Dr Patrick
• Authors: Barry, J., Bodles, K.J., Boylan, P., and Adams, C.
• College/School: College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine
• Journal Name: Biology and Environment: Proceedings of the Royal Irish Academy
• ISSN: 0791-7945
• ISSN (Online): 0791-7945