Posts Tagged ‘Lough Corrib’

Invasive Species, Lagarosiphon

Invasive Species, Lagarosiphon

Lagarosiphon major, Curly leaved pond weed or African pondweed, was first identified in Lough Corrib in April 2005.  Native to southern Africa, the plant quickly overtook native plant growth and threatened fish stocks in the lake. Not only does it threaten the biodiversity of Lough Corrib, but its biomass can interfere with navigation and water-based […]