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The purpose of this study was to carry out site condition monitoring (SCM) of the mudflat feature within Loch Paible and biotope mapping of the sedimentary flats. SCM was inaugurated at this site in 2004, which provided a baseline for the current study. The principle aims were to: (1) identify any d...

An purpose of this study was to carry out site condition monitoring (SCM) of the sandbanks feature of the Loch nam Madadh SAC and Site Checks of the remaining marine sedimentary and reef protected features (apart from saline lagoons). The principle aims were to: (1) identify any deterioration in the...

The aim of this benthic survey in Loch Alsh, run by SNH and Marine Scotland Science (MSS) for SNH from the 26th-29th September 2015, was to improve knowledge of the occurrence and distribution of the species and habitats within the Lochs Duich, Long and Alsh Marine Protected Area (MPA). Dropdown vid...

The purpose of this survey of North Rona SAC sea caves, undertaken on the 18th August 2015, was to initiate site condition monitoring (SCM). The objectives of SCM were to establish a baseline biological data set that would facilitate the assessment of the condition of habitats in the future and to a...

Benthic habitat survey in the Sound of Barra, run by Aquatic Survey and Monitoring Ltd (ASML) for SNH onboard the MV Spray, undertaken between the 21st and 26th July 2015. The primary aim of this survey was to improve knowledge of the occurrence and distribution of species and habitats of recognised...

Survey of benthic habitats within and Sound of Mull, which forms part of the Loch Sunart to Sound of Jura MPA. This survey was undertaken by SNH and Marine Scotland Science (MSS) for SNH on the 24th and 25th September 2015 on board the vessel MRV Alba na Mara (cruise 1415A). Video images were obtain...

Benthic habitat survey of protected seabed habitats undertaken within the South Arran MPA between the 14th - 20th July 2015 by SNH for SNH on board the vessel MRV Seol Mara. The primary aim of the grab survey was to establish current baseline conditions for a range of features present within the sit...

The primary aim of the grab survey was to establish current baseline conditions for a range of features present within the site, against which future change can be determined. The surveys were undertaken in two stages; in July and September 2015. Benthic habitat survey of protected seabed habitat...

This benthic habitat survey was carried out by Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS) for SNH within the Southern Trench MPA proposal from the vessel RV Endeavour from 5th-7th December 2015. The main aim of this survey was to improve understanding of the distribution of be...

The purpose of this survey of St. Kilda SAC sea caves, undertaken between the 15th and 17th August 2015, was to initiate site condition monitoring (SCM). The objectives of SCM were to establish a baseline biological data set that would facilitate the assessment of the condition of habitats in the fu...