SOME-FIN special is going on at Greenock school as its pupils become ambassadors for the River Clyde.

Inquisitive boys and girls at Ardgowan Primary are taking part in Clyde in the Classroom - a practical project which uses the life cycle of brown trout to promote awareness of river ecology.

Pupils in P5/6 recently took delivery of 200 brown trout eggs and are now looking after them and monitoring how they grow.

As the project progresses, the boys and girls will learn about the species' lifecycle and when the eggs reach the right stage, the young environmentalists will release them into the river.

Primary 5/6 teacher Alison Dickie said the pupils are all enjoying watching the eggs develop into alevins which still have the yolk sac attached.

Alison said: "A few of the fish are already developing and the pupils are fascinated by the process.

"We have a rota set up to look after the eggs and the children have to make sure the tank and the water are at the correct temperature.

"Once they've reached the fry stage we'll find a safe place to release them.

"The pupils are making a difference locally and in Scotland as a whole by helping to grow the eco system of the River Clyde."

Ms Dickie said the project, which is delivered by the Clyde River Foundation, is helping the young people develop a whole range of skills.

She added: "It's a big responsibility for them as they're leaving a legacy for generations to come.

"It's helping them to with their communication and citizenship skills."

Pupil Eve Buchanan said: "It's been great very interesting finding out about how to take care of them and how they'll survive in the Clyde."

Theo McIntyre added: "We're learning about the whole life cycle.

"It's amazing seeing how they grow and it's good to know that we will be helping the river."