Series 16, Episode 7
‘Aquatic Invaders’ – with Anja Murray
Anja Murray examines the potentially catastrophic impacts of alien aquatic invaders that have infested Ireland’s water bodies, and what we can do to contain the problem.
Ireland’s rivers and lakes are a central part of our unique biodiversity and ecosystems. But with rapid globalisation, we have seen a sharp rise in invasive species in our freshwater systems. From the zebra mussel and Asian clam to a mysterious plague targeting our native crayfish in the river Suir, the biology of some of our water bodies are changing at an alarming rate. But what do these invasive species actually mean for the ecosystems they colonise?
In this episode Anja looks at the biological implications of such invasive species, and speaks to experts and anglers about the best way to contain these species without compromising Ireland’s natural ecosystem.
Series Overview
In the newest season of RTÉ’s long-running series Eco Eye, host Duncan Stewart is joined by ecologist Anja Murray and Dr Lara Dungan to explore critical environmental issues impacting Ireland and abroad. Featuring topics from air pollution to aquatic invasive species, this season documents pioneering research and community action in the fields of medicine, ecology, conservation and more. Filmed all across the country and further afield, it reveals the challenges that our native flora and fauna face today