Benthic subtidal surveys
Benthic sampling is carried out in subtidal habitats to allow for the identification of the biological communities present and the classification of marine biotopes. This may be required in inshore waters or offshore. Particular requirements for marine benthic surveys arise where proposed projects are located within or may potentially affect designated marine conservation areas (i.e. Special Areas of Conservation or Special Protection Areas).
Intertidal surveys
Intertidal surveys are frequently required where a proposed scheme or project may border or potentially affect the shoreline or intertidal environment. This may include infrastructural developments (coastal protection, harbours, pipelines etc), amenity developments or waste licensing applications.
Estuarine Ecology
Estuarine ecology and assessments of proposed developments in brackish waters, transitional waters and estuaries is one of our core areas of expertise. Brackish water habitats and periodically saline habitats of estuaries and transitional waters constitute a variety of niche ecosystems and include lagoon habitats, which are listed as a priority Annex I habitat on the EU Habitats Directive (1992)
