SAlmonid MAnagement Round the CHannel
Today we are celebrating all the fantastic students who have been part of the SAMARCH project. They have spent many hours in the River Frome collecting vital data needed in order to understand how we can protect salmon. THANK YOU!
By Oskar Busse, Bournemouth University I took part in the parr tagging with the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust from the 24th of August to the 4th of September 2022. It was a great experience being able to work in
by David Kamerman, Bournemouth University This summer I completed my 3rd SAMARCH placement. It was a different experience to the parr tagging I participated in last year, because this year we had a very dry summer and river levels were
Louis Fraser, Bournemouth University During the summer of 2022 I was lucky enough to spend 15 days taking part in PARR tagging as part of the SAMARCH project for Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust. I thoroughly enjoyed this placement, and
By Justin Schoon, Bournemouth University This summer working with GWCT for SAMARCH was even better than last. Although it’s my third time working with the organisation I always, without fail, learn new and interesting things and every time I work
By Katie Thompson and Genoveva Esteban, Bournemouth University World Fisheries Day is celebrated every year on the 21st of November. Fishing is an example of salmon bringing value to people. Salmon contributes to the quality of life of many people
by Katie Thompson and Genoveva Esteban, Bournemouth University 10th November saw the celebration of World Science Day, so we thought we would share a fishy fact with you . Click on our infographic to find out more…
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