2014 Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) Noss Head benthic camera survey

The main aim of this investigation within and around the Noss Head MPA, Caithness was to improve knowledge of the occurrence and distribution of the species and habitats of recognized conservation importance. A drop-down video survey of benthic habitats within the MPA was undertaken by MSS at 13 sites on the 21st August 2014 on board the MSS vessel MRV Alba na Mara. Analysis of seabed video and still photographic imagery is used to describe the nature of the seabed in terms of the physical structure and the species assemblages. Runs and run segments were assessed for the presence of protected features and other PMFs, as well as for the presence of species and habitats of recognised conservation importance.

本项调查旨在深化对诺斯海头海洋特别保护区（Noss Head MPA）及其周边区域物种及重要保护生境出现与分布的认识。2014年8月21日，由MSS在MSS船只MRV Alba na Mara上对保护区内13个地点进行了底栖生境的下拉式视频调查。通过对海底视频和静态摄影图像的分析，以物理结构和物种群聚为依据，描绘海底的形态特征。评估了流段及其段落的存在情况，以确认保护性特征及其他重要海洋生物多样性的存在，以及已知具有保护价值的物种和生境。