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.
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.
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.
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.
Carcinus Announce New Employee – Joshua Baker
Carcinus Ltd. are pleased to announce that Joshua Baker, a masters graduate, joined the team as a Freshwater and Marine Ecologist in March 2020.
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.