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eDNA: seeing the unseen…
The majority of data we have collected thus far during the CAST project through video and image analysis has provided us with information that we can see with our own eyes. But what about everything we can’t see? Read on to find out more about how we are using the wonders of eDNA to get…
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Article in the Marine Biological Association Magazine
If you’re interested in understanding more about the CAST Project (Competitive Angling as a Scientific Tool) and the work we are doing here at University of Portsmouth to increase our knowledge on the biology and ecology of data-deficient fish species in the Solent and how we are using this to inform the development and improvement…
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CAST-Aways: The CAST Team at the ICES Conference 2024
ICES Annual Science Conference 2024 In September, Christina, Obinna and Georgie from the CAST team attended the International Council for the Exploration of The Seas Annual Science Conference 2024 (ICESASC24) in Gateshead, hosted locally by CEFAS and DEFRA. The 5-day conference took place in the spectacular venue of The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, bringing…
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Diving into the depths: our BRUV fieldwork in the Solent
As autumn settled in, the CAST team at the University of Portsmouth embarked on the start of five days of fieldwork. Out into the Solent, our mission was to begin the deployment of our BRUVS (Baited Remote Underwater Video Systems). These are…
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The CAST Team at the Orvis Fly Fishing Festival
Introduction to the Orvis Fly Fishing Festival The last weekend in August gave us a glimmer that Summer is still here. The sun was shining, and the Solent was buzzing with excitement as it played host to a thrilling three-day Orvis Saltwater Fly-Fishing Festival, for their fifth year running. The competition drew in over 100…
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