Lamprey Surveys and Research
Three species of lamprey occur in Ireland: brook lamprey Lampetra planeri; river lamprey Lampetra fluviatilis and sea lamprey Petromyzon marinus. All three Irish lamprey species are listed on Annex II of the European Union Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC). This directive legally protects each of these species in designated Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) and requires the monitoring and protection of lamprey species coupled with the conservation and maintenance of their preferred habitat.
Protected aquatic species surveys
ECOFACT are specialists in the provision of aquatic ecology consultancy for protected aquatic species and can design and undertake detailed surveys and impact assessments for same. Our experience includes aquatic ecology survey and sampling, impact assessment, mitigations and management for these species following the available guidelines and best scientific practice.
