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Stable Isotope Analysis of invasive crayfish populations
BUG is undertaking trophic web analysis within two lakes using stable isotopes, with a view to understanding predator-prey interactions and potential biological control of the invasive signal crayfish.
Oct 19


Blashford Lakes fish surveys
We've had a busy week undertaking fish surveys in four of the Blashford Lakes in Hampshire using a combination of fyke netting, electric fishing and micro-mesh seine netting.
Aug 21


Eel surveys using eDNA on Jersey
BUG field staff have just come back from a trip to the Channel Islands, where they were undertaking surveys to assess the status of European eel (and other fish species) using a combination of electric fishing, fyke netting and eDNA.
Jul 6


Understanding the economic and cultural values of fish populations using social questionnaire surveys
In monsoonal Asia where aquatic biodiversity is both challenging and resource limited, it is not uncommon to be faced with a complete...
Feb 28


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
Jan 14


Conserving fish biodiversity on top of the world
The Central Himalayan Biodiversity Hotspot is a region of high endemism, supporting no less than 250 freshwater fish species. It is also...
Nov 21, 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...
Oct 23, 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...
Apr 10, 2024


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....
Aug 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...
Jul 13, 2023
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