About this Event
Silver leapers and blood-sucking beasts!
Many of the fish species that migrate between rivers and the sea (a life-cycle known as diadromy) have a special relationship with people and society,which is reflected in our history, folklore, food, recreation and economics. However,many of these species are in decline, and there is an urgent need for betterconservation and river management. Martyn will explore the nature of diadromousfish, such as eels, salmon and other, less well-known species such as the blood-sucking lamprey to explain why these species are such an important part of theaquatic ecosystem, and how we can help protect their numbers and habitats.
Martyn Lucas is a retired Professor of Aquatic Ecology from the Dept of Biosciences, Durham University, an international expert on fish migration and aquatic conservation, as well as a keen angler and naturalist. He coauthored the book ‘Migration of Freshwater Fishes’ in 2001. He is the 2025 Buckland Professor.
The Buckland Foundation (https://www.scotfishmuseum.org/the-buckland-foundation.php) was established to celebrate Frank Buckland’s (1826-1880) pioneering contribution to fisheries and their conservation, and also to promote, through public lectures, our understanding of fisheries.
A free public lecture, followed by informal Q&A, supported by Durham University(EEE series) and the Buckland Foundation - suitable for those interested in fish,their ecology and their interaction with humans (aimed at over 16s). The lecture will last ~45 mins after which there will be an informal Q&A session.
The venue is the Teaching and Learning Centre, room TLC033, South Road, Durham DH1 3LS,The venue is easily accessible by no.42 bus (10 mins) from Durham train station.
Tea and coffee will be provided.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Teaching and Learning Centre, room TLC033, South Road, Durham DH1 3LS, South Road, Durham, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00
