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...
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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...
Apr 5, 2022
Another successful Blandford fly treatment on the River Stour
The Blandford fly, Simulium posticatum, is a species of black fly found in Europe and is prevalent in the Stour valley in Dorset. It...
Jan 18, 2022
BUG begins 2-year water quality monitoring programme
We have recently been commissioned by South West Water (SWW) to undertake a 2-year water quality monitoring programme in a local stream....
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