Surveys
Subtidal Fish Surveys
We are a leading provider of both pre and post-construction subtidal fish surveys for the offshore renewable energy sector.
Our field teams undertake surveys on behalf of large offshore wind farm developers around the UK.
They routinely conduct scientific sampling of commercially important species aboard active fishing vessels and have developed strong working relationships with the key fishermen and fisheries associations, fisheries liaison officers and Inshore Fisheries Conservation Authorities (IFCAs).
Our key survey capabilities include:
- Scientific beam trawling
- Commercial otter and beam trawling
- Baited Remote Underwater Video (BRUV)
- Scientific shellfish potting
We are also engaged in collaborative research studies using non-destructive sampling techniques to assess and monitor fish assemblages and other motile fauna in temperate waters. These include Baited Remote Underwater Video (BRUV) and scanning sonar imaging.
Most of our subtidal fish survey work is conducted aboard commercial fishing vessels. Our dedicated survey vessels Seren Las and Argyll Explorer, however, can be used for inshore and coastal beam trawling, potting and BRUV sampling surveys.
Projects featuring subtidal fish surveys
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