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WAMMS Support: Acoustic Monitoring of Marine Mammals in Welsh MPAs

Awarded 01 Feb 2023

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Awarded01 Feb 2023
Value£99,922.09
SupplierBangor University
AgencyCefas
RegionWales
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 1y 7mo ago2y 2mo term
Awarded 1 Feb 2023Expired 30 Mar 2025

About

Cefas awarded a contract to Bangor University for the Welsh Acoustic Marine Mammal Survey (WAMMS) project, which aims to develop methods for measuring underwater noise and cetacean acoustic activity in Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in Wales.

The pilot study focuses on the North Anglesey Marine Special Area of Conservation (SAC), designed for harbour porpoises, and involves the deployment, maintenance, and recovery of acoustic equipment, as well as data collection and analysis over an 18-month period.

The supplier will bring existing experience in passive acoustic monitoring (PAM) data collection, processing, and species classification, with findings presented in a technical report.

The contract value is £99,922.09.

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