Sharing Scottish veterinarians’ experiences in fish health with Iceland
DNV is collaborating with fish health colleagues in Scotland to bring additional expertise to our service offerings in Iceland. This cross-region collaboration enables us to exchange knowledge and learn from each other’s experiences. Salmon farming in Scotland began in the 1970s and has grown steadily since then. Our Scottish colleagues bring a wealth of fish […]
Secure OceanConnect portal streamlines sub-contractor management
A specialist portal has been developed by Ocean Ecology’s Data Solutions team for qualified and experienced field scientists who support our survey operations worldwide. The portal, called OceanConnect, will help streamline the essential but time-consuming task of ensuring compliance for Marine Mammal Observers, PAM operators and environmental scientists with the specific regulatory requirements of each […]
Seeing through the murk: how freshwater housing camera systems can improve benthic surveys in low-visibility marine environments
Marine biodiversity surveys in shallow coastal and estuarine environments are notoriously difficult when waters are turbid. Suspended sediments, organic matter, and hydrodynamic disturbance reduce visibility, hampering visual surveys. These conditions are prevalent in much of the North Sea, Irish Sea, and wider North-East Atlantic – especially between September and March, when sea conditions are more […]
The benefits of eDNA analysis
Beneath our seas lies a vast and dynamic world of marine habitats, rich with life and shaped by both natural and human influences. For our marine industry partners, operating sustainably means understanding the species and ecosystems their activities intersect with. Environmental DNA (eDNA) analysis is a developing tool which can help build this ecological picture.
Exploring the seafloor with acoustic cameras: a closer look at Sabellaria spinulosa reefs
Within our oceans lies a diverse array of seabed habitats and epifaunal communities. At Ocean Ecology, we use state-of-the art techniques to deliver accurate and efficient solutions to collecting information on the habitats present, one of these methods being acoustic imagery. What is acoustic imagery? Acoustic cameras, such as the Adaptive Resolution Imaging Sonar (ARIS) […]
First tranche of data migrated to Marine Recorder Online
The first tranches of data have been added by stakeholders to Marine Recorder Online (MRO), the UK database focused on marine biodiversity and associated benthic sampling developed and built by Ocean Ecology’s Data Solutions team for a group of leading conservation organisations. The online data management system was designed to replace Marine Recorder, a desktop-based […]
Looking ahead to 2030: strengthening aquaculture for a sustainable blue economy
Poised for continued global expansion As we look towards 2030, aquaculture is set to play a leading role in building a more sustainable and resilient food system. With growing recognition of the oceans’ vital contribution to feeding a growing population, the sector is well-positioned for global expansion. However, the increased use of marine resources will […]
Sabellaria spinulosa reef: a geophysical review
We are often tasked with mapping the presence and distribution of Sabellaria spinulosa reef habitat in a marine project area. The protected status of this ecologically and environmentally important habitat makes it vital that developers have high quality information about its distribution to inform planning and operations. The main tool used in mapping S. spinulosa […]