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We are super excited for our Annual Scientific Meeting on 25 June Nottingham Trent University. Our ASM has a fab agenda including an unmissable keynote – Riverkin: remaking vital connections with rivers – from Julia Martin-Ortega University of Leeds. More info/register: fba.org.uk/annual-scienti…

Calling all fans of #freshwater #ecology! We have a few final places remaining on three of our courses for 2025. If you're interested in improving your scientific knowledge of nuisance algae and/or river & pond restoration... find out more & book a place: fba.org.uk/courses-2025

Are you an early career #freshwater science researcher or practitioner? We would love you to join us at our Early Career Member Network (ECMN) FREE workshop on 26 June at Nottingham Trent University. Interested? Find out more about the #ECMN & register: fba.org.uk/fba-early-care…

For Microscope Monday 🔬 we find ourselves marvelling at #DaphniaMagna in the recently published & long-awaited monograph by Winfried Lampert dedicated to this wee #freshwater lake, pond & puddle dwelling #WaterFlea. Winfried’s monograph is available here: amazon.co.uk/Daphnia-magna-…

The UK climate is becoming increasingly extreme. Given the dry spring weather this year, leading to unusually low #river flows in many parts of the UK it seems timely to reflect on how future #droughts could shape #biodiversity in UK rivers. Full article👇 fba.org.uk/articles/what-…

For Microscope Monday 🔬 we are very excited to share with you a fab opportunity to enhance your expertise in freshwater ecosystem assessment with our free NERC-funded five-day field workshop. Registration is now open! More details & link to application👇 fba.org.uk/fba-voice/free…

Have you registered for our ASM? This conference-style event on Wednesday 25 June at Nottingham Trent University will showcase research & practice of speakers from a diversity of backgrounds – we would be delighted if you'd like to join us! More details: fba.org.uk/annual-scienti…

Our May issue of FBA Voice is out now! Bursting with news including updates on our #ArcticCharr & #FreshwaterPearlMussel species recovery projects, plus opportunities for you to get involved with our work & even benefit from free training. Find out more: mailchi.mp/fba/welcome-to…

This summer the first 1000 juvenile #FreshwaterPearlMussels will be released into the River Kent as part of the LIFE R4ever Kent project. Find out more about the new LIFE R4ever Kent flume at the FBA Ark housing mussels in preparation for their release: fba.org.uk/fba-voice/a-ne…

Calling all freshwater ecology enthusiasts! There's still time to register for our ASM on 25 June. We're absolutely thrilled that our ASM this year includes a not to be missed keynote from Dave Tickner, WWF UK, Freshwater biology: what’s the big idea? fba.org.uk/annual-scienti…

We're puckering up this Microscope Monday 🔬 with some freshwater leech action! We're delighted to let you know that our 'Freshwater #Leeches of Britain and Ireland' by J. M. Elliott & Michael Dobson is available in our shop! Get stuck into a copy today: fba.org.uk/shop/p/book-43

Interested in #ArcticCharr conservation? Check out our latest science article, Species on the edge: Arctic charr at the southern extent of its range. Discover more about the aims of LD-CHARM to inform #conservation strategies for this vulnerable species. fba.org.uk/articles/speci…

If you're passionate about #ponds please check out our new Pond Restoration Training with Carl Sayer & Helen Greaves. This two-day course from 3-4 July is a perfect introduction to pond restoration science. 🐸 Interested? Find out more & book your place: fba.org.uk/shop/p/pond-re…

We're besotted by #Bosmina! So this Microscope Monday 🔬 we're enjoying getting up close with #Cladocera aka the #WaterFlea! If you're curious to find out more about these enthusiastic eco-engineers check out British Freshwater Cladocera - in the FBA shop! fba.org.uk/shop

Our June issue of FBA Voice is out now! With insights from the #RiverWensum, #ArcticCharr archival discoveries, a new Riverfly Partnership film & more! Take a refreshing break from the June heat & enjoy a deep dive into the fab world of #FreshwaterBiology mailchi.mp/fba/welcome-to…

Final call for any fans of #Freshwater #Science who would like to attend our ASM tomorrow. There are a few spaces left, so please book now! The full ASM Agenda is available to view & download on our website. Find out more & register for the #FBAASM2025: fba.org.uk/annual-scienti…

Heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended our ASM. It has been an incredible couple of days of inspiring freshwater science & calls to action! Topics got dirty, they got silty, they even got salty, but each & every one provided a step towards a better future for freshwaters!💙💦

For this Microscope Monday 🔬 please allow us to share some dazzling #Diatoms! These fabulous specimens feature in #FreshwaterAlgae: Their microscopic world explored. Curious about #FreshwaterAlgae? We have a limited number of this hardback in our shop: fba.org.uk/shop/p/freshwa…

⚠️ 1 in 4 freshwater species is at risk of extinction! Research shows that the species richness depends on the land use. Smaller #Natura2000 sites support more freshwater #biodiversity when surrounded by wet, diverse and patchy landscapes. ⬇️ environment.ec.europa.eu/news/researche… #SfEP

Fancy a deep dive into our FBA archive to discover more about #ArcticCharr in the #LakeDistrict? Please join FBA’s Emma Kelly for a Q&A to discover more about her explorations to uncover historical information about the enchanting charr of #Cumbria!🐟🧐 fba.org.uk/fba-voice/delv…