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Jan 14
Salmonid redd counts on the River Allen
We've been out and about on the River Allen this week, along with the Wild Trout Trust, undertaking our annual salmonid redd count survey


Oct 23, 2024
Aerial surveys of algal mats in Christchurch Harbour
We have just completed a two year programme of aerial (drone) surveys in Christchurch Harbour, looking at the seasonal distribution of...


Apr 10, 2024
Blandford fly treatment on the River Stour completed for 2024
The Blandford fly, Simulium posticatum , is a species of black fly found in Europe and is prevalent in the Stour valley in Dorset. It...


Aug 13, 2023
Invasive crayfish surveys in two local lakes.
We've been busy for the past two weeks undertaking surveys of signal crayfish ( Pacifastacus leniusculus ) at a couple of local lakes....


Jul 13, 2023
Electric fishing on the River Allen and River Stour
As part of an ongoing ecological monitoring programme, commissioned by South West Water, BUG has been out electric fishing various sites...

Jun 22, 2023
Taking stock of our electric fishing gear during our annual check
We took a break from commercial and project work today to undertake an annual check and service of our electric fishing gear. Fish...


Aug 24, 2022
Invasive species surveys using eDNA in the Bourne Stream
We have been out this week using eDNA on our local stream to assess presence/absence of invasive species, including fish, invertebrates...


Aug 17, 2022
Fish surveys in our local Bourne Stream
We were lucky enough to be out working on our doorstep this week, sampling fish in the Bourne Stream, which runs through eastern Poole...


Jun 15, 2022
Hengistbury Head marine surveys
This week we have turned our attention to the marine environment, undertaking repeat surveys to characterise species and habitats within...

Jun 8, 2022
Communicating conservation science to a younger audience
Over the course of the last decade, Adrian Pinder (BUG Director), and colleagues have been engaged in research across South and Southeast...
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