Course: Freshwater Invertebrates: Ecology, Conservation and Identification - HAU

This 2.5 day intermediate Freshwater Invertebrates course will provide you with the surveying and identification skills you need to begin to survey freshwater habitats.

Freshwater invertebrates are those which spend at least part of their lifecycle in freshwater, and they are often used in freshwater ecology studies as indicators to assess the health of freshwater ecosystems. Knowing how to identify freshwater species is a key skill for any ecologists or conservationists working in freshwater habitats.

This course will include:

• Introduction to freshwater ecosystems
• Sampling techniques and water quality assessments
• Identification of key groups of freshwater invertebrates.
• An overview of biosecurity, legislation, risk management and invasive species management

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

• Evaluate freshwater ecosystems and bio-security legislation.
• Critically discuss the ecology and biology of major freshwater invertebrate groups.
• Demonstrate the use of field identification techniques, dichotomous keys, and microscopy to accurately identify freshwater invertebrates.

Residential and non-residential booking options are available.

This course is eligible for a student discount. If you are a current student, please use the discount code BioStudent20 at checkout for 20% off.

Please refer to the Field Studies Council website for further information and to book.