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logo 9/21/2024 4:07:52 PM     
As Northern Ireland fish kills mount 
UK Source: armaghi 8/19/2024
As Northern Ireland fish kills mount
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Fish kills are events in the waterways that lead to hundreds of fish being killed at once. Through May and June, four weeks recorded four major fish kills that saw over 2,000 fish killed in County Antrim, Donegal, Antrim, and Burnfoot.

Chemical pollution, low oxygen, increased water temperatures, sewage spills, and discharge overflows were all cited by The Rivers Trusts as causes for the fish kill.
 

Armagh hasn’t been immune to these events, either. In October 2023, the source of pollution for the fish kill in Callan River was down to someone pouring slurry into the water. It was rightly met with outrage from the community and, unfortunately, just a fine for the offending party. Such headlines threaten both the local fish population and the popular pastime of fishing, so what are Armagh anglers to do?

 
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