Author: Sarah

By Justin Schoon (Bournemouth University) I was privileged enough to be able to assist GWCT again this year, this time for the annual smolt run. It was thoroughly enjoyable working with the staff I worked with in the summer of

By Aurora Duncan, Bournemouth University I thoroughly enjoyed taking part with the SAMARCH project in the summer of 2022. GWTC team were very knowledgeable and inspiring at how persevered throughout the challenges they faced. I’ve learnt a lot of skills

By Genoveva F. Esteban, Bournemouth University My role as one of SAMARCH partners involves securing students from Bournemouth University for training in salmon and sea-trout research and conservation techniques.  Thus, I was thrilled when the tagging team asked me to participate

By Antoine Escargueil, intern from Agrocampus Ouest (Rennes, France) I participated in the parr tagging from 5 September to 15 September where we fished on different sectors of the River Frome. It was a wonderful opportunity to discover the world

By Katie Thompson and Genoveva Esteban, Bournemouth University Joins us in celebrating the World Salmon Day 2022 on 8th October! This poster will be circulated on social media and other platforms and will encourage kids to colour-in the salmon life

By Katie Thompson and Genoveva Esteban, Bournemouth University Joins us in celebrating the World Rivers Day 2022 on 25th September! More information can be found here: https://worldriversday.com/

By James Genge, Bournemouth University I was fortunate enough to be able to take part in the SAMARCH project with Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust during the summer of 2022. During my time working on the Frome, I gained valuable

By Tom Pollitt, Bournemouth University I spent nine days from the 5th September until the 14th September working for the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust as a member of their field tagging team during the summer PARR tagging work conducted

By Yums Cleary, Bournemouth University The very enjoyable and practical  SAMARCH placement collects data to monitor salmonid populations and their habitat throughout various stages of their lifecycle. Habitat assessment is a valuable tool in river management; providing information on individual

Working with the SAMARCH project on the river Frome, by Nathan Preston, Bournemouth University I was part of the Electric Fishing team working along the river Frome this summer. The work was very interesting, especially netting the fish! It was