Providing Aquatic Ecology Solutions for the U.K
Dive into the mesmerizing world of aquatic invertebrates as seen through the lens of a microscope Morphological Characteristics to Identify When identifying aquatic invertebrates under a microscope, several morphological characteristics are key. These include body segmentation, appendage structure, and the presence of specialized organs or features such as gills or antennae. Detailed observation of these […]
The Underwater World of Dragonflies Dragonflies begin their life cycle as eggs, which are laid on or near water surfaces. These eggs hatch into nymphs, also known as larvae, which lead an entirely aquatic life. Larvae are voracious predators, feeding on other aquatic insects, tadpoles, newts and even small fish. They possess extendable jaws that […]
By sampling aquatic invertebrates we can assess the existing community and help in identifying the presence of protected or invasive species. Repeated sampling of the same location during different time of the year (optimal seasons are spring and autumn) can reveal if there is something else occurring to affect aquatic invertebrate community. We can then […]
This project was a part of a bigger baseline surveys before forther restoration works that will include reconstructing bridges, opening chocked channel for low level navigation that is needed for the important species or creating extensive wetland areas.
Recently we’ve been working with Sunderland City Council to create a baseline assessment of the local freshwater ecology, featuring a fishing lake using the PSYM (Predictive System for Multimetrics) method.
