My role

My main role is to maintain a section of CCAP strains, including groups of green algae, brown seaweeds and protozoa. I am responsible for cleaning contaminated cultures, reviewing their taxonomic status and completing the photographic collection for all the strains.

Fieldwork experience

Macro-invertebrate sampling using a kick-sampling method

Fisheries surveys using seine netting and baited drop-down cameras

Electric fishing surveys

Extended phase 1 habitat surveys

Phase 2 reptile surveying and translocations

Phase 2 bat surveys

Phase 2 dormouse surveys

Great crested newt HSI assessments

Great crested newt phase 2 surveys

Training courses 

IFM: Scale Reading Workshop

CIEEM: Crayfish in Britain – Natives and Invasive Non-Natives

CIEEM: Freshwater Fish Monitoring

Ahern Ecology: Electric Fishing Theory and Practical

Quality Management Systems trained internal auditor

NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Equality and Diversity

Publications

Jackson, M.C., Allen, R., Pegg, J., Britton, J.R. (2013). Do trophic subsidies affect the outcome of introductions of a non-native freshwater fish? Freshwater Biology 58(10): 2144-2153