Intertidal Ecology Surveys for the Port of Dover
Carcinus Ltd was contracted by the Port of Dover to complete biannual intertidal ecology surveys of the littoral zones of several sites in Dover.
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Working Platform Installations – Thames Estuary
Carcinus’ marine consultants contracted to support working platform installations on the Thames Estuary, including Ecological Impact (EcIA) and Water Framework Directive (WFD) assessments.
Thames Temporary Berth Installation
Carcinus was contracted to complete an Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA) to assess the potential impacts of a temporary berth installation in the river Thames. Building works are scheduled on a riverside property, and the nature of the site requires a barge to facilitate the movement of construction materials and provide additional working space.
East Tipner Environmental Impact Assessment
We were recently contracted to conduct an ecological survey of the intertidal mudflat at East Tipner, Portsmouth. Our client was applying for planning permission to redevelop the brownfield land adjacent to the area, and our survey results have since been used to inform an Environmental Statement in support of the application.
Southport Marine Lake
Carcinus were recently contracted to complete Marine Ecology Surveys and input to the EIA for a new Marine Lake Events Centre in Southport. This survey took the form of a Phase I Habitat Survey, followed by a Secondary Extended Phase I and Fish Ecology survey to characterise the intertidal communities, sediments, and habitats in the area. The surveys were used to inform an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the proposed development, for which Carcinus provided support in the form of scoping and delivery of an Environmental Statement chapter.
Everton Football Clubs brand new stadium
Everton Football Club’s brand new stadium at Bramley Moore Dock has been shortlisted as a host stadium as part of the UK & Ireland’s bid to host the #UEFAEuro2028 Championships. Carcinus Ltd are proud to have supported the preparation of an Environmental Statement for the project and look forward to seeing the construction of the stadium progress!
Marine Ecology Survey at Morden Wharf
Carcinus Ltd deliver marine ecology survey and environmental statement for Morden Wharf, Greenwich Peninsula development.
Ecological Survey and Consultancy – Albion Waterside
Carcinus were contracted to undertake a benthic ecology survey and produce an Ecological Impact Assessment for the mudflat at Albion Waterside
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.
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.