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This classification method enables the assessment of invertebrates in rivers in relation to general degradation, including organic pollution.

Publication Date: 
04-September-2023
Publication Status: 
Final
Advisory Group: 
UKTAG

Benthic invertebrate communities are good indicators of acidification which is caused by acidic pollution from precipitation and acids leaching from the surrounding soils.  They are easily suited to biological monitoring as they are common, widespread and easily sampled.  This method is based on

Publication Date: 
10-July-2014
Advisory Group: 
UKTAG

Dogwhelks are a good indicator of the contamination of the hazardous substance called tributyltin (TBT) which used to be used in anti-fouling paints on the hulls of large ships.

Publication Date: 
23-April-2014
Advisory Group: 
UKTAG

Benthic invertebrate communities are good indicators of organic pollution and are also sensitive to toxic pollutants. They are ideally suited to biological monitoring as they are sedentary and either feed upon sediment dwelling animals or the sediment .

Publication Date: 
23-April-2014
Advisory Group: 
UKTAG

Following a consultation that ended on 28th February 2013,  UKTAG has finalised its recommendations on 1) biological standards for rivers, lakes, coastal and estuaries and 2) phosphorus standards for rivers.

Publication Date: 
30-October-2013
Publication Status: 
Final
Advisory Group: 
UKTAG

Aquatic benthic invertebrates, of which chironomids are the largest family, are good indicators of nutrient enrichment and can be used to assess lake water quality. Passively drifting pupal skins accumulating at the lake leeward shore are easily collected.

Publication Date: 
01-December-2008
Advisory Group: 
UKTAG
Benthic invertebrate communities are good indicators of acidification which is caused by acidic pollution from precipitation and acids leaching from the surrounding soils. Benthic invertebrates are easily suited to biological monitoring as they are common, widespread and easily sampled.
Publication Date: 
01-December-2008
Advisory Group: 
UKTAG