2014 Centre for the Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) Farnes East recommended Marine Conservation Zone (rMCZ) Seabed survey Update

Drop Camera survey collecting seabed images from three specified locations within the Farnes East recommended Marine Conservation Zone (rMCZ) to clients specfications, namely Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC), specifically to verify the presence of circalittoral rock and peat. As a result of observations during the Drop Camera video survey, JNCC representative requested sediment sampling from three stations where possible peat exposure had been observed. Sediment samples were taken using a mini Hamon Grab at Station Codes A25, A26 and A27. Surveys were undertaken on the RV CEFAS Endeavour Cruise CEND 0514.