Dublin, Wednesday, 23 July 2003
The Department of Communications, Marine and Natural
Resources has received an interim report into the fish kill in
Inver Bay, Co Donegal, from the Marine Institute.
The report, prepared by marine and veterinary
scientists, says it does not have sufficient evidence at this
point to establish what caused the deaths of thousands of
farmed fish.
The report says further tests and studies, including
detailed chemical analysis, will be carried out to establish
the cause of the incident. The Marine Institute will consult
also with an international expert about similar fish kills
abroad.
Losses amount to some 400,000 fish. Three fish farms,
Ocean Farm, Eany Fish Farm and Creevin Fish Farm were
affected.
Department officials are currently studying the report
and will be liasing closely with the Marine Institute in their
ongoing investigation.
ENDS
For further information,
please contact:
Richard Moore
Press Advisor
Department of Communications, Marine and Natural
Resources
Leeson Lane
Dublin 2
Tel: +353-(01) - 678-2440
Fax: +353-(01) - 676-6161
or
For further information,
please contact:
Tom Mc Loughlin
Press Officer
Department of Communications, Marine and Natural
Resources
Leeson Lane
Dublin 2
Tel: +353-(0) 1-678-2441
Fax: +353-(0) 1-676-6161