Survey of the Subtidal Sediments of the Solent Maritime SAC
Emu Limited was commissioned by Natural England to carry out an acoustic and ecological survey of the subtidal zone (areas below the Mean Low Water mark) within the Solent Maritime Special Area of Conservation (SAC). The remit of the survey was to produce data and maps characterising the overall subtidal seabed surface topography, surface sediment composition and the main subtidal biotopes which fall within the Solent Maritime SAC's designated boundaries using rapid field assessment techniques with the minimal environmental impact.
Emu Limited. 2007. Survey of the Subtidal Sediments of the Solent Maritime SAC. Unpublished report to Natural England, Lyndhurst.
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Survey techniques: Single beam echo sounder; side scan sonar; grabs (Van Veen); dredges (Naturalist Dredging); towed video
Original classification: Marine Habitat Classification for Britain and Ireland 04.05
Translated classification: EUNIS version 2007-11