Carcinus Develops New Survey Processes
Carcinus have curated a standardised symbology for JNCC marine habitat classifications and developed a highly efficient in-field GIS mapping process.
Category Archives: Marine Ecology
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Membership of Big Blue Ocean Cleanup – Ocean Protection Project
Carcinus is delighted to have become a member of the Big Blue Ocean Cleanup – Ocean Protection Project. As an environmental consultancy and survey company with a specific interest in the marine environment, our membership reinforces our commitment to wanting to make a positive contribution to our local community and help support the health of our oceans.
Marine Environmental Survey – Victoria Harbour, Hartlepool
Carcinus was commissioned to design and implement a multidisciplinary marine ecological survey of the approach channel and turning basin of Victoria Harbour, Hartlepool. The purpose of the study was to inform an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), with respect to predicted impacts of the proposed dredging and construction operations associated with scheme.
Intertidal Surveys Heritage Ecosystem Services
Carcinus alongside MSDS Marine recently undertook a two-day public participation intertidal survey on the Sandwich Flats, Kent. The survey focused on four wreck sites and their surrounding environments within the bay. The study aimed to investigate the relationship between the social and economic value of the wrecks and their archaeological heritage and ecological importance.
Fisheries Management Estuarine Coastal Waters Conference
Carcinus Ltd is delighted to be attending the 8th Annual IFM Specialist Conference – Fisheries Management in Estuarine and Coastal Waters and joining with professionals in the industry to explore the challenges of management of fisheries within estuarine and coastal waters.
Historic England – Heritage in Ecosystems Services
Carcinus Ltd is delighted to be working alongside MSDS Marine Ltd in support of a Historic England project researching how the heritage sector may engage with the ecosystems services approach and natural capital assessments.
Benthic Ecology Survey – Chichester Harbour
Carcinus Ltd was commissioned to undertake a benthic ecology survey in support of maintenance dredge operations within the navigation channel of Emsworth Yacht Harbour. Under the terms of its dredging license from Chichester Harbour Conservancy (CHC), and in accordance with the Chichester Harbour Baseline Document Dredging Protocol, Emsworth Yacht Harbour Ltd required a survey to be undertaken to assess the benthic ecology and substrate composition of Treloar Hole, located within the entrance of Chichester Harbour.