Something fishy going on
There are over 250 species of fish in Wales so it can be tricky working out whose who unless you're an expert or keen fisherman.
Help is now at hand in the form of a new book entitled 'Marine Fishes of Wales' published by Marine Wildlife.
The book has been a joint venture between the MCS, CCW and Welsh Federation of Fishermen's Associations.
The has been set up to coincide with the book's launch so that anyone can log the details of fish they've caught or seen, as well as anything out of the ordinary.
The information will help CCW and others build up a more accurate picture of the fish in Wales.
A colourful red gurnard. Image courtesy of CCW:
Mandy McMath, CCW marine specialist said: "Some species, if recorded routinely, could reveal important information on climate change and seasonal migrations.
"We are also keen to hear from people who see unusual and endangered species, species where information gaps exist such as information on migratory species at sea; and species encountered by commercial fishermen and anglers."
Paul Kay of Marine Wildlife is also interested in hearing from people who know of local place names that refer to fish or Welsh colloquial names for fish species.
"For example, Porth Ysgaden in Pen Llyn, Gwynedd, translates as Herring Port. Although no herring are found here now, they must have been an important resource in the area in the past."
If you've any information to share, get in touch with Paul via the .
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Help is now at hand in the form of a new book entitled 'Marine Fishes of Wales' published by Marine Wildlife.
The book has been a joint venture between the MCS, CCW and Welsh Federation of Fishermen's Associations.
The has been set up to coincide with the book's launch so that anyone can log the details of fish they've caught or seen, as well as anything out of the ordinary.
The information will help CCW and others build up a more accurate picture of the fish in Wales.
A colourful red gurnard. Image courtesy of CCW:
Mandy McMath, CCW marine specialist said: "Some species, if recorded routinely, could reveal important information on climate change and seasonal migrations.
"We are also keen to hear from people who see unusual and endangered species, species where information gaps exist such as information on migratory species at sea; and species encountered by commercial fishermen and anglers."
Paul Kay of Marine Wildlife is also interested in hearing from people who know of local place names that refer to fish or Welsh colloquial names for fish species.
"For example, Porth Ysgaden in Pen Llyn, Gwynedd, translates as Herring Port. Although no herring are found here now, they must have been an important resource in the area in the past."
If you've any information to share, get in touch with Paul via the .
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