Catch up with recent news items from Eco Marine Consultants
Kelp Forests of the UK
Whilst conducting drop down video (DDV) and intertidal surveys across the UK, Eco marine has observed and identified the kelp forest habitats. Kelp species vary across bioregions, with UK kelp...
Protected Habitats: Maerl Beds
Eco Marine consultants observe numerous different types of habitats during ecological surveys, one such habitat that we occasionally observe is maerl beds. Maerl is the generic name for a coralline...
Junior School STEM Day with Eco...
Our Laboratory Manager, Emma, was delighted to take part in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) afternoon at the local junior school recently. The afternoon was designed to inspire...
Surveying Avonmouth
In late 2025, Eco Marine completed surveys supporting an Environmental Impact Assessment for the construction of the proposed Bristol Wind Terminal in Avonmouth. Working on behalf of Bristol Port Company,...
Cetaceans of the UK: Harbour Porpoise
The harbour porpoise Phocoena phocoena is the most common and widely distributed cetacean species in northern Europe. As the name suggests, they prefer shallow water including harbours and estuaries -...
Hermit Crabs: Decision Making and Engineering
Hermit crabs are decapod crustaceans belonging to the superfamily Paguroidea, with over 800 known species. Unlike many other crustaceans, most hermit crabs have soft, unprotected abdomens that lack a hardened...
Eco Marine Welcomes a New Member...
Eco Marine is excited to welcome Amy Fisher, Temporary Assistant Marine Consultant, as the most recent addition to our consultancy and survey team. Amy started at Eco Marine Consultants in...
Chameleons of the Sea – Cuttlefish...
During surveys around the UK, the Eco Marine team have encountered a range of cephalopod species, including the common cuttlefish Sepia officinalis. S. officinalis is the largest cuttlefish species found...
Sandeels and Seabirds: UK Sandeel Protection
Earlier this year in April 2024, the fishing of sandeels was banned for all vessels in the English waters of the North Sea and all Scottish waters. This follows previous...