Article in Falmouth Packet stated that some fish found in the Fal are quite rare - Wednesday 30th January 2008
Surveys of the Camel and the Fal which started in 2007 have revealed that several rare fish appear to have become locals. These include the Norwegian topknot (Phrynorhombus norvegicus), gilthead bream (Sparus aurata), and seahorse. A total of 43 species of fish have been recorded in the Fal so far. the survey is being carried out by the European Water Framework Directive and is part of a study into the health of the estuary as a whole. Water quality, phytoplankton, saltmarsh ans seagrass habitats will also be checked at later dates.
Surveys of the Camel and the Fal which started in 2007 have revealed that several rare fish appear to have become locals. These include the Norwegian topknot (Phrynorhombus norvegicus), gilthead bream (Sparus aurata), and seahorse. A total of 43 species of fish have been recorded in the Fal so far. the survey is being carried out by the European Water Framework Directive and is part of a study into the health of the estuary as a whole. Water quality, phytoplankton, saltmarsh ans seagrass habitats will also be checked at later dates.
