Electrofishing and walkover survey
Lamprey ecological field surveys have commenced to assess the condition of sea, river and brook lamprey within the River Itchen SAC and SSSI using quantitative survey protocols outlined within the JNCC’s Common Standards Monitoring Guidance for Freshwater Fauna – Protocol 7.
Our team of aquatic ecologists will be calling upon their local knowledge and expertise to undertake a rapid walkover assessment and comprehensive electrofishing programme to identify lamprey habitat and quantify larval lamprey (ammocete) abundance. Field studies will assess the entire catchment and SSSI management units covering over 80km of river channel. Ecological surveys will conclude in October and will be followed by a full data analysis and condition assessment report.
