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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;...

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 fascinating to wade...

By Harrison Davies, Bournemouth University I helped out with the trapping and gathering of data of the salmon and trout in the River Frome. My first day I did a day shift, which entailed me walking to the trap and checking if there was anything caught; due to the fish...

By Caitlin McQuillan, Bournemouth University I have been lucky enough to be able to return to the SAMARCH project this year for the third year in a row. I took part in the spring Smolt run for the first time where I worked the night shifts catching and recording the...

By Theresa Joy, Bournemouth University I did my placement at SAMARCH as part of my placement from 1-10 May 2022. It was a very pleasant experience. Everyone was so helpful and supported throughout the placement. They explained the project, the way we work, and also...

By Yums Cleary, Bournemouth University The springtime SAMARCH smolt run is a great placement and I highly recommend it. I returned for a short stint again this year. Smolt migrate to sea in springtime, generally under the cover of darkness and preferentially in...

By Jeesa Benny, Bournemouth University Being able to take part in SAMARCH project was a great experience. Smolt trapping with the GWCT helped me to understand the need of conservation of salmon. It also gave me the knowledge about tagging. I have enjoyed my placement...

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

By Tom Holland, Bournemouth University For a week starting on the 11th of April, I assisted in SAMARCH’s annual smolt run. On my shifts I took part in gathering important data of both Salmon and Trout as they moved downstream. This included catching the fish,...

By David Kamerman, Bournemouth University This spring I participated in 10 days of SAMARCH smolt run monitoring. This is my second time working on the SAMARCH project and was an interesting change compared to the parr tagging I helped with during the summer of last...

International Women’s Day has been marked on 8 March since 1913, when rallies were held to campaign for women's rights to work, vote, hold public office and end discrimination. Today it is a global day to celebrate and highlight the achievements of women while...

On Saturday 12th March, GWCT's SAMARCH Fisheries Project Officer, Will Beaumont, will be leading a FREE workshop on "Identifying River Wildlife in Sydling Water". SAMARCH Project Partner Bournemouth University are also involved, with Professor Genoveva Esteban leading...