Dr Andy Nunn's Projects (12)

Impacts of a major tidal barrier on riverine fish populations Aug 1, 2024 - Jul 31, 2025

Collation of evidence and key points to support definitions of favourable conservation status for twaite shad Alosa fallax and allis shad Alosa alosa Nov 1, 2023 - Mar 31, 2024
Natural England, in collaboration with Natural Resources Wales, is seeking external support in the collation of the key evidence relating to twaite shad and allis shad. This collation of key evidence is the first step in the process of defining favou... Read More about Collation of evidence and key points to support definitions of favourable conservation status for twaite shad Alosa fallax and allis shad Alosa alosa.

Species Evidence Base v2 Fish Cost Centre Oct 23, 2023 - Jun 30, 2024
A literature and evidence review of fish species (anadromous, freshwater, sharks, skates and rays and saltwater fish) to assess the status, population trends and distribution, habitats, pressures, climate change vulnerability, and recovery actions. T... Read More about Species Evidence Base v2 Fish Cost Centre.

Spined Loach Survey of the Ouse Washes SAC and SSSI Sep 1, 2023 - Feb 29, 2024
The Ouse Washes Special Area of Conservation (SAC) extends for a length of 63 km and an area of ~311 ha. The site is comprised of two parallel man-made drainage channels, namely the Counter Drain/Old Bedford River (CDOB; 33 km) and the Old Bedford Ri... Read More about Spined Loach Survey of the Ouse Washes SAC and SSSI.

Migratory Fish Pathways & Barriers Literature Review Jul 31, 2023 - Mar 31, 2024
A comprehensive literature review looking at the evidence showing the movement of diadromous fish that undertake long distance migrations within key rivers, estuaries and inshore waters within the species geographic range, with an emphasis where poss... Read More about Migratory Fish Pathways & Barriers Literature Review.

JUVENILE FISH SURVEYS ON THE RIVER THAMES AND IN YORKSHIRE Aug 1, 2023 - Aug 31, 2023
The objective of this study is to assess the juvenile fish populations at ten sites on the River Thames between Marlow and Desborough Island, and at 17 sites in Yorkshire. A total of 20 samples will be collected (two at each site) from the Thames bet... Read More about JUVENILE FISH SURVEYS ON THE RIVER THAMES AND IN YORKSHIRE.

Returning Lamprey To The River Trent Aug 1, 2023 - Mar 31, 2025
The Humber estuary is one of the most significant estuarine systems in the United Kingdom, providing a vital habitat for a wide range of aquatic species. Designated as a Special Area of Conservation (SAC) under the European Union's Habitats Directive... Read More about Returning Lamprey To The River Trent.

Site Condition Monitoring of Atlantic Salmon Sep 26, 2022 - Mar 31, 2023
One of the special functions of NatureScot is the establishment of monitoring protocols for statutory sites designated as Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) and areas designated as part of the Natura 2000 series, (Special Areas of Conservat... Read More about Site Condition Monitoring of Atlantic Salmon.

Regional pilot of approaches to monitoring inshore fish communities Dec 4, 2018 - May 14, 2019
This project will consist of three principal elements.
1. A literature review of available techniques for the monitoring and assessment on inshore fish communities. Techniques to be explored include
a. Baited underwater video
b. Fishing using scie... Read More about Regional pilot of approaches to monitoring inshore fish communities.

EA Fisheries Framework Aug 1, 2009 - Mar 31, 2022
One of the major problems encountered at Environment Agency and Internal Drainage Board (IDB) pumping stations is the entrainment of fish and eels during pump operation. The extent of the problem and the proportion of fish and eels that are damaged o... Read More about EA Fisheries Framework.