Citation: Minchin, D. 1993 Possible influence of increases in mean sea temperature on Irish marine fauna and fisheries. Occ.Publ.Ir.biogeog.Soc.: Biogeography of Ireland 2. 13pp. ,
Pages: 113-125
Editor: M.J. Costello & K.S. Kelly (eds)
Series Title: Occ.Publ.Ir.biogeog.Soc.: Biogeography of Ireland
Volume: 2
Keywords: Alien, Biogeography, Climate, Fauna, Fish, Fishing, Marine, Mollusca, Pisces, Temperature
Abstract: Should Irish mean sea temperatures rise, several species are likely to increase their numbers. These include pilchards and oysters which have been formerly abundant. Physiological responses such as promoted spawnings and increased growth of pre-recruits may result in increases in abundance of those species that inhabit, in particular, the shallow water fringe most influenced by isolation. Some non-native species may find conditions suitable for reproduction and develop populations, and in some cases may significantly compete with native species.