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
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Aquatic Ecology Surveys at Robins Creek
Carcinus Ltd were contracted to conduct a series of aquatic ecology surveys in a small creek near to Northfleet Harbour, Kent.
Electrofishing Survey at Woodhouse Gully
Supporting Hampshire Council, Carcinus Ltd provided electrofishing surveys for salmonid presence absence within a tributary of the R. Hamble.
Carcinus contracted by the Food Standards Agency
Carcinus awarded a new contract by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) to undertake Sanitary Surveys and reviews of shellfish production areas.
Drone Based Saltmarsh Mapping in the River Hamble
Carcinus supports saltmarsh restoration project in the River Hamble using drone based mapping and photogrammetric processing and analysis.
UAVs / Drones Guidance for Marine Monitoring Published
Carcinus Ltd, partnered with MarineSpace Ltd and Alauda Aerial Surveys Ltd have written the JNCC’s latest Marine Monitoring Platform Guidelines on the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) / drones, published June 2019.
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.
Benthic Ecology and Sediment Chemistry Survey
Carcinus Limited was commissioned to provide specialist marine ecology survey and reporting services in support of a new vessel lay-by berth within the entrance to the River Medina, East Cowes for the purposes of informing a marine licence application for dredge spoil disposal and an ecological impact assessment. The potential environmental effects originating from the proposed development were identified and screened. The need for a comprehensive sediment sampling programme was identified and delivered, to fully characterise the subtidal benthic ecology and sediment chemistry within and surrounding the proposed development.
River Habitat Survey & Impact Assessment
Carcinus Ltd was commissioned by Hampshire County Council (HCC) to deliver river habitat surveys and impact assessment consultancy services with a focus on fish ecology in support of a proposed flood alleviation project in Winchester on the River Itchen. The project was in its initial phases and a baseline characterisation of the existing fisheries and fish habitats and initial environmental assessment to inform engineering considerations was required.
Lamprey Survey Population Assessment – River Itchen SAC SSSI
Carcinus Ltd was commissioned by Natural England and the Environment Agency to undertake a catchment wide lamprey population study on the River Itchen, Hampshire. The River Itchen is a designated Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). The river forms part of Natural England’s “Hampshire chalk catchment” focus area and covers approximately 310 hectares of classic chalk river.