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Manx rivers are free of aliens!

by isleofman.com 30th October 2008
If you’re worried about aliens in Manx rivers you don't need to panic - the government says there aren't any!

Scientists at the government laboratory have reached the conclusion after carrying out a biocontamination survey of rivers and waterways in the Isle of Man.

They were looking for non-native species of animals, but didn’t find any, leading them to declare the Island's rivers ‘pristine’.

Freshwater biologist Dr Calum MacNeil (pictured) says the survey was a comprehensive one:


Posted by isleofman.com
Thursday 30th, October 2008 04:49pm.

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