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.
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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.
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.
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.