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Blackwater Fish Kill Mystery Solved by Protocol | Cork News
A mysterious fish kill wiped out 41,000 salmon and trout in Cork’s River Blackwater last year, with no clear cause found despite a 42,000 euro investigation. Now, Inland Fisheries Ireland is launching a 78,000 euro restoration plan — including a genetic study of young fish, habitat improvements, and a new national protocol to ensure agencies work together faster and smarter during future disasters. Local anglers are helping, and a separate 10,000 euro grant supports riverbank restoration. The tragedy is driving a major push for national preparedness — even if the culprit remains unknown…
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