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04 Jan 2017

New DNA based method set to revolutionise monitoring fish in lakes

Environment Agency: A new DNA method that could revolutionise the way fish are monitored in lakes has been shown to detect 14 of 16 key fish species known to be present in Lake Windermere, compared to just four species found by conventional surveys. Fish are sensitive indicators of water quality and their assessment is an […]

10 Nov 2016

‘Rivers and lakes in European cities: Past and future challenges,’ EEA Report

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Europe: report warns major challenges remain for urban rivers and lakes A new report by the European Environment Agency finds that rivers and lakes located in European cities and towns are getting cleaner thanks to improvements in waste water treatment and restoration projects which have brought many waterways back to life. According to the report, new […]