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Please Note: Due to changes in working arrangements in response to COVID-19, there may be some delay/disruption to our services. Please bear with us during this period.

Welcome to the Fish Health Unit Website

This website has been developed to provide a structured and user-friendly single point source of information relating to the current Fish Health Regulations applicable in Ireland. Information regarding the Aquaculture Operator's legal obligations and the administration of these Regulations is also provided along with information on pertinent Fish Health related issues.

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Fish Health

Authorisation

If you operate an aquaculture production business, or a commercial aquarium, you must obtain Fish Health Authorisation from the Marine Institute.

Apply for Fish Health Authorisation

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Finfish/Shellfish

Movement Application

All movements of aquaculture animals for ongrowing must be notified to the Marine Institute in advance for movements within Ireland and for imports/exports.

Submit a Movement Application

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Ornamental

Import Application

If you intend to import ornamental aquatic animals, you must first register & notify us at least 24 hours prior to the consignment leaving the country of origin.

Submit an Import Application

Important Notices

COVID-19: Fish Health Unit - Service Update

Details of changes to FHU services in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

FAQs

Ornamental Imports - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about importing ornamental aquatic species.

Best Practice Guidelines for Pacific Oyster Producers

An updated version of the Fish Health Unit's Best Practice Guidelines for Pacific Oyster Producers is now available.

Recent Outbreak of Koi Herpesvirus disease (KHV)

An outbreak of Koi Herpesvirus in Koi Carp was recently confirmed by the Marine Institute in a private garden pond in the Midlands.

Update on Crayfish Plague in Ireland

Crayfish Plague is recognised as a very significant threat to the survival of the globally threatened white-clawed crayfish, Austropotamobius pallipes, which is the only crayfish species native to Ireland. Crayfish plague is a highly infectious lethal disease caused by a fungal-like organism, Aphanomyces astaci, which infects white-clawed crayfish and can cause up to 100% mortality. The latest information on the presence of crayfish plague in Ireland can be found here.

BREXIT NOTICE: Importing from the UK in the event of a No-Deal Brexit

Information on the potential impacts of a no-deal Brexit on the import of live animals and animal products.

Notification of Mortalities

Unexplained increased mortality needs to be notified to the Marine Institute for investigation. 

Quality

The Fish Health Unit is committed to quality and efficiency in the service we provide in implementing Fish Health Legislation while holding ISO 9001 Certification. Our Quality Policy Statement can be viewed here.

Feedback

We aim to continually improve any areas of this service where possible and we welcome your feedback.  You can provide your feedback by completing our Customer Feedback Questionnaire (or by emailing your specific feedback to notification@marine.ie). 

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