29 Sep 2020
26 Aug 2020
Environment Agency’s National Fish Farm restocks record-breaking weight of fish
Anglers welcome record production of fish by the Agency Coverage of the Environment Agency’s restocking programme which saw a record-breaking weight of fish restocked has featured across national and regional media. The work of the Environment Agency’s National Fish Farm was covered by outlets including BBC Online, the Telegraph and the Yorkshire Post. The Environment Agency’s National Fish Farm near […]
29 Jul 2020
Migratory river fish populations plunge 76% in the past 50 years
World Fish Migration Foundation ‘Populations of migratory river fish around the world have plunged by a “catastrophic” 76% since 1970, an analysis has found. The fall was even greater in Europe at 93%, and for some groups of fish, with sturgeon and eel populations both down by more than 90%. Species such as salmon, trout and giant […]
19 May 2020
Greater Thames Estuary fish migration road map – Thames Estuary Partnership
Rivers play an important role in our environment: regulating flood risks, transporting sediments and supporting biodiversity. Many of these services are linked to factors that indicate river health such as river flow and connectivity. River network connectivity influences species migration, diversity, and habitat occupancy. Rivers in the North Sea region are some of the most […]
12 May 2020
The Good Fish Guide – has it changed the way you choose your seafood?
I’m carrying out research at Cardiff University into the influence the Marine Conservation Society (MCS) Good Fish Guide (GFG) may or may not have on consumer decision making when buying seafood. As efforts to increase provision of sustainable seafood continue, this study will help us to understand your experiences of shopping for and consuming seafood […]
07 Apr 2020
Fish migrate through the deep sea – 7 years of observations confirm seasonal changes
Abstract Animal migrations are of global ecological significance, providing mechanisms for the transport of nutrients and energy between distant locations. In much of the deep sea (> 200 m water depth) the export of nutrients from the surface ocean provides a crucial but seasonally‐variable energy source to seafloor ecosystems. Seasonal faunal migrations have been hypothesised […]
26 Mar 2020
An uplifting story of the fish rescued after the floods
After the Floods: A Fish Rescue in Action! Angling Trust Ever wondered what happens when fish get stranded by floods and have to be rescued? John Cheyne found out for himself recently, as he joined Environment Agency staff on the River Severn to witness the important work they do, along with some surprising catches. It […]
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