Seabed Imagery

We are a leading provider of seabed imagery analysis collected across the
UK's European Marine Sites (EMS) network, Marine Conservation Zones (MCZs)
and offshore development areas.

We are a leading provider of underwater imagery analysis collected across the UK’s European Marine Sites (EMS) network, Marine Conservation Zones (MCZs) and offshore development areas.

We provide high-level analysis of seabed imagery in line with best practice guidance for a range of stakeholders including government agencies, renewable energy developers and oil & gas licence area operators.

Typical analysis includes identification and quantification of subtidal epibenthic species across all phyla, assigning of biotopes in accordance with the EUNIS and MNCR biotope classification systems and assessment of protected habitats including Annex I and UK Biodiversity Action Plan (UKBAP) / priority habitats and Features of Conservation Importance (FOCI).

Testimonial
Ocean Ecology has provided excellent support to MarineSpace over the last 6 months enabling us to continue to supply our clients with access to high quality field personnel and macrofaunal sample analysis services. They have been flexible, adaptable and quick to react to changing schedules and client requirements and we look forward to continuing to work with Ocean Ecology in the future.
Phil Durrant - Technical Director, MarineSpace

As a testament to our expertise in this area, we are regularly requested to provide bespoke seabed imagery analysis and EUNIS biotope classification workshops to government agencies as well as frequently being asked to quality assure analysis undertaken by other consultancies.

Key seabed imagery analysis capabilities include:

  • Identification and quantification of epibiotic taxa across all phyla
  • Assigning of MNCR and EUNIS biotopes
  • Annex I & BAP habitat assessments
  • Ground-truthing of geophysical data
  • Training workshops
  • Quality assurance