A press release issued 22/01/2015 tells of ‘A new warning system is being developed that could reduce the damage caused to Welsh marine industries and native wildlife by non-native or ‘alien’ creatures in coastal waters.’
View the full press release http://naturalresourceswales.gov.uk/about-us/media-and-news-centre/press-release/133703/?lang=en
There could be benefits to Ireland from development of this detection system when supported by rapid response and effective management of potential invaders.