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Marine Ecology Survey
Emu Limited’s marine ecology survey team is a leading provider in offshore and coastal marine ecological survey and analysis services.
Environmental sustainability is a key principle underpinning all marine development and a clear understanding of ecosystems is a prerequisite to achieving this. Our marine ecologists specialise in site characterisation, impact assessment and ecological monitoring activities, such that our clients and regulators fully understand the potential and actual, spatial and temporal, effects of developments in the marine environment.
Our ecological services are relevant for those seeking technical support for developments in the coastal and offshore environment as well as those organisations committed to compliance monitoring and conservation of our natural resources.
Typical clients include;
- wind farm developers
- cable developers
- aggregate producers
- engineering consultancies
- utility companies
- conservation agencies
- ports and marinas
We have considerable experience in the delivery of services under CPA and FEPA as well as various national and international statutes for nature conservation. We work closely with stakeholders and regulators to ensure that our ecological studies are designed to address the interests of all public bodies and statutory agencies, enabling impact assessments, consents and other licence applications to progress with maximum efficiency.
Our highly experienced team of marine ecologists are all educated to degree level or above and we own a large array of seabed samplers including; grabs, dredges and scientific trawls in addition to a range of underwater cameras, video systems and bespoke camera frames. We also operate a HSE IV scientific dive team for specialist marine ecological studies.
In conjunction with Emu’s fleet of survey vessels and in-house benthic laboratory we are able to respond quickly and comprehensively to client requests.
The extensive working experience of our marine ecology team in a range of marine ecosystems, from coastal habitats to the offshore environments in both the UK and overseas, coupled with our knowledge of the relevant regulatory frameworks enables us to deliver a complete package comprising; ecological data acquisition through survey, sample analysis, data analysis, interpretation, reporting and technical advice under one management team.