Projects (28)

Interreg - Sullied Sediments Jan 1, 2017 - Dec 31, 2020
Our inland waterway ecosystems provide a circulatory system for both our urban and rural communities: a transport system bringing goods and removing waste; while in parallel also providing ‘oxygen’ promoting health of the wildlife and humans, whether... Read More about Interreg - Sullied Sediments.

Effects of Environmental Context on Species Trait Expression in Moderating Projections of Marine Ecosystems Futures Jan 1, 2020 - Dec 31, 2023
Recent syntheses have emphasized the importance of functional traits, rather than species diversity per se, for maintaining ecosystem functioning and service delivery, and provide impetus to develop functional trait approaches that assess the contrib... Read More about Effects of Environmental Context on Species Trait Expression in Moderating Projections of Marine Ecosystems Futures.

ECPE PPF: Getting the Plastics Circular Economy Message Out: Arts Research and Performance as a Route to Shared Arts and Science Impact and Engagement Nov 1, 2019 - Jun 30, 2020

Evaluating biodiversity impacts of beaver reintroductions on invertebrate and vertebrate communities using environmental DNA Feb 10, 2022 - Mar 31, 2025
Biodiversity is being lost at an unparalleled rate, particularly in freshwater ecosystems (McLellan et al., 2014). Reintroduction of keystone species such as beavers is considered part of the solution to the freshwater biodiversity crisis. Beavers, w... Read More about Evaluating biodiversity impacts of beaver reintroductions on invertebrate and vertebrate communities using environmental DNA.

Towards enabling sustainable expansion of offshore wind while protecting marine benthic biodiversity and functioning (BEcoWIND) Apr 1, 2023 - Mar 31, 2027
Meeting energy demands in the most sustainable way is a major challenge for society. Offshore wind farms - groupings of wind turbines on submerged sediments - offers part of the solution for the energy transition that is needed to mitigate climate ch... Read More about Towards enabling sustainable expansion of offshore wind while protecting marine benthic biodiversity and functioning (BEcoWIND).

HEIF: Development of a portable sensor for detection of halogens in fresh water Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 31, 2022

nutrient analysis on Winestead Drain (EA partnership) Jan 25, 2022 - Mar 31, 2022
Analysis sediment core samples nutrient levels, particularly focusing on phosphate levels to understand nutrient sources. Excess phosphates lead to eutrophication, to inform mitigation of this sources of phosphates need to be determined. Historic ph... Read More about nutrient analysis on Winestead Drain (EA partnership).

Buxton Water sampling Jan 20, 2022 - Mar 31, 2022
Take water quality readings from 50 locations along the River Wye for the Environment Agency

Investigating temporal impacts of reintroduced beavers at Cropton Forest on biodiversity using environmental DNA (eDNA) metabarcoding. Apr 1, 2022 - Oct 1, 2025
Organisms release DNA into the environment via shed cells, waste material or decaying matter. Environmental DNA (eDNA) can then be captured by sampling water, soil, or air, without disturbing wildlife. eDNA metabarcoding is a rapidly emerging techniq... Read More about Investigating temporal impacts of reintroduced beavers at Cropton Forest on biodiversity using environmental DNA (eDNA) metabarcoding..

Development of the first global standard for airborne microplastic monitoring Nov 1, 2022 - Oct 31, 2023
Microplastics, of the size range 1 m to 2 mm, are ubiquitous in the environment, taken up by organisms, including humans, and accordingly are now categorised as a contaminant of emerging concern. It is well established that loess particles, charcoal... Read More about Development of the first global standard for airborne microplastic monitoring.

A Pioneering, Near-Zero-Carbon and All-Climate-Adaptive Air Conditioning System Using Atmospheric Latent Heat and Natural Light Energy Sep 1, 2023 - Feb 28, 2027
The proposed research aims to establish a scientific foundation for a pioneering, near-zero-carbon and all-climate-adaptive air conditioning system (NZC-CA-AC). This unique system, by maximising the use of atmospheric latent heat and natural light en... Read More about A Pioneering, Near-Zero-Carbon and All-Climate-Adaptive Air Conditioning System Using Atmospheric Latent Heat and Natural Light Energy.

nutrient analysis on Winestead Drain (EA partnership) 2 Sep 1, 2022 - Apr 1, 2023
Project will run July 2022 to 1st April 2023

A follow on project to gain a deeper understanding of the nutrient dynamics affecting Winestead drain.
Analysis water samples for nutrient levels, particularly focusing on phosphate levels to understan... Read More about nutrient analysis on Winestead Drain (EA partnership) 2.

Long-PCR Study of Root-knot Nematodes Nov 1, 2022 - Mar 31, 2023
Root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne spp.) are endo-parasites that cause significant economic damage to almost all food crops. There are several quarantine, regulated and EPPO listed species and this group of pathogenic nematodes are routinely intercepte... Read More about Long-PCR Study of Root-knot Nematodes.

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.

NERC: Supporting Interdisciplinarity in Discovery Science 2022 Oct 1, 2022 - Mar 31, 2023
The NERC Discipline Hopping for Discovery Sciences (DHDS) funding provide our academic community with the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge across disciplines in encouraging new research perspectives and methodologies through innovative act... Read More about NERC: Supporting Interdisciplinarity in Discovery Science 2022.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.