IBERS offers new module on Surveying Aquatic Environments

The Cheetah 9.95m: One of our new research vessels

Our marine and freshwater biology undergraduates are concerned about the state of aquatic environments globally, and many go on to pursue careers working for UK and overseas environmental regulators, ecological consultancies or NGOs. To ensure these students are as competitive as possible for jobs in this sector, we have developed a brand new module that will focus on the skills and knowledge required to work in aquatic conservation.

Lectures in ‘Surveying Aquatic Environments’ will focus on the legislative framework underpinning environmental conservation in the UK and Europe, before exploring techniques for sampling aquatic habitats, such as grabs, trawls, remotely operated vehicles, and electro-fishing. Students will put these skills into practice during a field week where extensive use will be made of our two new research vessels, giving them hands-on experience of techniques used by professional aquatic biologists. The module will not only be fun and educational, but will equip students with the confidence, skills, and knowledge to work in aquatic conservation.

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