Fishtrack apply novel and traditional techniques to turn fisheries’ problems into solutions.
We specialise in fish telemetry, remote monitoring, tagging and tracking of fish, and we also cover all other aspects of fisheries work and both aquatic and terrestrial ecology.
We are the sole UK installer of Oregon RFID systems, and the inventor and co-developer of remote access, web based, RFID fish monitoring and detection system WebLink.
Fishtrack are able to provide an extensive portfolio of services from terrestrial surveys and planning ecological contracts to focusing on the aquatic environment and fisheries in particular. Through application of novel and traditional ‘science and management’ techniques we aim to turn fisheries problems into solutions. We have wide ranging experience in many aspects of aquatic and terrestrial ecology and especially fisheries, providing a national and international service. We collaborate with leading specialists in fish health and academia.
We pride ourselves in developing strong business and working relationships. We aim to provide a fast, responsive service, focused on quality and effective delivery, on time and within budget. We are often able to add value to projects through effective design, our flexible approach, and a willingness to adopt novel solutions to potential problems.
We work with a diverse client base from Government Agencies, Rivers Trusts, and NGO’s to academic research collaborations with Universities and provision of services to industry, including bespoke services to Civil Engineering and Utility companies and consultancies.
Our staff are all qualified to degree level and beyond, some have Chartered status, and all have extensive experience in their respective fields.
Fishtrack are a broad spectrum ecological consultancy with a particular specialism in Fisheries, applying scientific rigour and bespoke services to all areas of ecology and the natural environmental. We are highly regarded for our telemetric studies and remote monitoring technologies for fish passage and fish movement assessment.
We provide a diverse portfolio of ecological and environmental services to the Commercial Sector such as Water Companies, Civil Engineering and Power Industries, carrying out fisheries surveys and assessments throughout the UK, habitat enhancements, monitoring of aquatic life and terrestrial animals to producing guidance protocols and reports. We specialising in applied research with Government Agencies, Research Institutes, Academic Institutions, NGO’s, Commercial and Utility Sectors as well as non-profit organisations and wider interest groups
We are equipped and adept at dealing with other areas within the aquatic sector too, including crayfish and invertebrates. Our work within the terrestrial sector comprises of design and implementation of terrestrial surveys for species such as otter, water vole, newts and bats, as well as providing scoping studies and desk based assessments and reports as part of the planning and development process'.