DISTRIBUTION MAP OF Sargassum muticum IN IRELAND

Map of Ireland showing the records of Sargassum muticum in Ireland since its discovery in 2001 in Killmore Quay

2004:  Caherdaniel, Co. Kerry (Courtesy of Lin Baldock),

Bantry Bay (Clare  Heardman)

Sherkin Island (courtesy of Marie Mahon)

Roaring Water Bay Co. Cork (ISC)

2005:  Several drift plants at Tramore beach Co. Waterford, (indicating that a bed of Sargassum is close)

Large beds at Sandy Cove (Near Kinsale) Co. Cork. (The size of the beds indicate that Sargassum has been present  for at least 2 years).

Established population outside Mullaghmore harbour Co. Sligo (courtesy Dr Dan Minchin). This harbour was checked in the original survey of 2003 and was clear of Sargassum at that time.

New records from Carlingford Lough. Drift plants spotted in the Marina, indicating established bed nearby (Courtesy Dr Dan Minchin).

• Disclaimer
• Privacy
• Copyright
• Accessibility