Ground Truthing Survey of Sabellaria spinulosa Biogenic Reefs in The Wash and Approaches
Cefas · Awarded contract
AwardedGround Truthing Survey of Sabellaria spinulosa Biogenic Reefs in The Wash and Approaches
Awarded 18 Nov 2024
Awarded18 Nov 2024
Value£63,350.00
SupplierOcean Ecology Limited
AgencyCefas
RegionEast of England
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 1y 7mo ago4mo term
Awarded 18 Nov 2024Expired 30 Mar 2025
About
Cefas awarded a contract to Ocean Ecology Limited for a ground truthing survey of The Wash and approaches to improve understanding of the extent, distribution, and nature of Sabellaria spinulosa biogenic reef.
The survey, valued at £63,350, supports the Marine Protected Area monitoring programme funded by DEFRA, which coordinates evidence collection for MPAs in English waters.
The evidence gathered will aid identification of Annex I S.
spinulosa reefs and inform conservation advice, condition assessment, and management of the Wash and North Norfolk Coast SAC and Inner Dowsing, Race Bank and North Ridge SAC.
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