Josh Baker Carcinus Marine Scientist - taking water quality samples

Shoreline Surveys at Southend-On-Sea and Swansea Bay

As part of Carcinus’ ongoing relationship with the Food Standards Agency (FSA), we have recently paid visits to Southend-On-Sea and Swansea Bay to survey the shorelines. Carcinus are contracted to help the FSA fulfil their obligations under retained EU law Regulation (EU) 2019/627.

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New UAV Pilot

Carcinus’ newest member of the team, Joshua Baker, recently obtained his A2 CofC, allowing him to pilot our UAVs during survey operations.

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Seine Netting Intertidal Fisheries

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.

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