Category Archives: Marine

Events, Marine

3rd Marine Research Symposium – Field Studies Council in Pembrokeshire

Dale Fort FSC Centre is running its 3rd Marine Research Symposium on 21st March 2015. Please see the following initial invitation and call for papers: Dale Fort Field Centre, is one of 17 Field Centres run by the Field Studies Council. It first opened its doors in 1947 becoming the UK’s, and probably the world’s, … Continue reading 3rd Marine Research Symposium – Field Studies Council in Pembrokeshire »

Invasive Species, Marine

Invasive Species Alert: Quagga Mussel (Dreissena bugensis rostriformis)

Quagga Mussel (Dreissena bugensis rostriformis) is similar to the Zebra Mussel (Dreissena polymorpha), it has not been reported in Wales yet but has been found in Wraysbury Reservoir and the Wraysbury River near Egham, Surrey after spreading steadily through Europe towards the UK. Like the Zebra Mussel it can produce severe negative effects on local ecosystems and … Continue reading Invasive Species Alert: Quagga Mussel (Dreissena bugensis rostriformis) »