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Unprecedented widespread occurrence of Pink Salmon Oncorhynchus gorbuscha in Ireland in 2017
Author(s) -
Millane Michael,
Walsh Laura,
Roche William K.,
Gargan Patrick G.
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
journal of fish biology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.672
H-Index - 115
eISSN - 1095-8649
pISSN - 0022-1112
DOI - 10.1111/jfb.13994
Subject(s) - oncorhynchus , fishery , biology , fish <actinopterygii> , period (music) , north west , northern ireland , geography , physical geography , ethnology , physics , acoustics , history
The occurrence of non‐native pink salmon Oncorhynchus gorbuscha in multiple river systems in Ireland in 2017 was unprecedented and reflected similar concurrent events observed in other countries in the North Atlantic region. Thirty‐six fish were captured in a total of 11 river systems located in the south‐west, west and north‐west of Ireland in the period June to September 2017. The biological characteristics of sampled specimens are described and the potential for establishment in Ireland are considered.