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Welcome to the IBIS project:

A partnership between the Loughs Agency, Queen's University Belfast, and the University of Glasgow.

A project supported by the EU's INTERREG IVA Programme, managed by the SEUPB.

  • Research

    Research

    A consensus on the most pressing aquatic research needs has been drawn from an inclusive Project Advisory Group of government agencies, NGOs, charities and academic institutions. IBIS is meeting these needs through a programme of PhD and MRes research.

  • Knowlege Transfer

    Knowlege Transfer

    Knowledge Transfer workshops will raise awareness and skills, channelling info to stakeholders. Research will be published in the science literature, linked from this site. Explore these pages for the latest on issues in aquatic resource management.

  • Training

    Training

    We deliver high level, quality training for future aquatic resource management practitioners through PhD & Masters studentships supervised by leading experts from the three jurisdictions, and Continuing Professional Development for current practitioners.

  • Capacity Building

    Capacity Building

    We are building world class research and training facilities on Loch Lomond in Scotland to complement the project facilities in Ireland and N. Ireland. These will support the delivery of the project and of aquatic resource management in the future.