Developing environmentally sensitive hydropower in the UK: investigating and mitigating impacts on freshwater fisheries
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Southampton
Department Name: Faculty of Engineering & the Environment
Abstract
The primary aim of the project is to quantify the influence of small-scale hydropower facilities on the movement and survival of freshwater fish of high economic and conservation concern. A secondary aim is to develop recommendations for potential mitigation options to protect fish at small-scale hydropower sites should negative effects be identified. Telemetry techniques will be used in the field to quantify the probability of passage through the turbines and associated injury rates and mortality of adult and juvenile life-stages using a combination of telemetry techniques. Second order effects, including delay and avoidance behaviour exhibited in response to acoustic and hydrodynamic conditions encountered at the hydropower facilities, will be assessed. Fine-scale controlled experiments will be conducted to further quantify fish response to acoustic and hydrodynamic conditions replicated.
Organisations
People |
ORCID iD |
Paul Kemp (Primary Supervisor) | |
James Miles (Student) |
Publications
Miles J
(2023)
The influence of flow velocity on the response of rheophilic fish to visual cues
in PLOS ONE
Miles J
(2021)
The response of common minnows, Phoxinus phoxinus, to visual cues under flowing and static water conditions
in Animal Behaviour
Studentship Projects
Project Reference | Relationship | Related To | Start | End | Student Name |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
NE/N009002/1 | 30/09/2016 | 29/03/2021 | |||
1786331 | Studentship | NE/N009002/1 | 30/09/2016 | 29/09/2020 | James Miles |
Description | Interview and magazine article |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Local |
Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
Results and Impact | Interview and article published regarding my PhD topic and possible applications to te research in a University wide magazine. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2020 |
URL | https://issuu.com/university_of_southampton/docs/reaction_magazine_winter_2020 |
Description | University of Southampton Roadshow - Glastonbury Festival |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
Results and Impact | Research from myself and other members of my research group was presented to members of the public in the Glastonbury Science tent. There were many meaningful interactions with very interested members of the public. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017 |
Description | University of Southampton Roadshow - Green Man Festival |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
Results and Impact | Presented work and colleges work from my research group to members of the general public at Green Man Festival Science tent. Had a huge range of audiences from small children to University Professors. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |