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Pearl Mussel Project Newsletter: Issue 3
March 2021: The Pearl Mussel Project have produced a short farm newsletter with information on some of the latest developments within the programme, including reports of farmer meetings, our education programme, farmer news and a profile of Ian Kenny one our farm advisors.
Download your copy of Pearl Mussel Project News, Issue 3 here.
We hope to produce further issues of Pearl Mussel Project News during the programme. So check in again to see the latest programme developments.
If you would like to submit an article, photograph or item for inclusion in the newsletter which relates the programme email Mary McAndrew at mary@pmproject.ie
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Introduction to the Freshwater Pearl Mussel - educational video resource
Did you know that Freshwater Pearl Mussels are endangered, that they can live to be over 100 years old, or that they rely on a fish to complete their life cycle?
If you are interested in learning more about this amazing species check out our new education videos which cover the biology and ecology of the Freshwater Pearl Mussel, its importance to our river systems, and conservation measures being taken to help protect this endangered species.
Full length video version (21 mins) - watch it here
Short length video version (6 mins) - watch it here
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