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Getting the most out of your eDNA Survey: How to plan your sampling strategy
Take samples everywhere and you will blow the budget. Take them in the wrong places and you will miss what…
July 15, 2026
Diatoms
Diatoms: Tiny Algae with a Big Role in River Health
Rivers are lifelines of biodiversity, supporting countless species and providing essential ecosystem services to communities worldwide. Yet, they face mounting…
May 5, 2026
Pollution
Faecal Contamination of UK Rivers: It’s Not Just About E. coli Anymore
An uncomfortable truth is that rivers and coastal waters across the UK are being polluted with faecal bacteria. This pollution…
May 5, 2026
Biodiversity
Why eDNA is Revolutionising UK Freshwater Fish Surveys
Why is there so much hype around eDNA for freshwater fish monitoring in the UK? For 50 years, UK regulators…
May 5, 2026