2017 Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) Noss Head benthic camera survey

The primary aim of this benthic survey at Noss Head, run by SNH and Marine Scotland Science (MSS) for SNH between the 8th and 12th July 2017 using MSS vessel MRV Alba na Mara (cruise 1117A), was to improve knowledge of protected features within the MPA and biotope distribution out with the MPA. This 1117A survey is part of a series of surveys conducted around the North-east coast of Scotland, at Noss Head, Moray Firth and Southern Trench, to establish the extent of benthic habitats. Quantitative drop-down camera sampling was used to collect this data at 126 stations at Noss Head. Through the analysis of seabed video, the images were 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.

此次由苏格兰自然遗产部（SNH）与海洋苏格兰科学（MSS）于2017年7月8日至12日联合实施的Noss Head海底调查，旨在通过MSS船只MRV Alba na Mara（航行1117A）的辅助，深化对海洋保护区内部保护特征及保护区外生物群落分布的认知。此次1117A调查是围绕苏格兰东北海岸Noss Head、Moray Firth及南方沟槽等地展开的一系列调查之一，旨在明确海底栖息地的范围。在Noss Head的126个站位，采用定量式水下相机采样法收集数据。通过对海底视频的分析，利用图像描述海底的物理结构及物种群聚特征。对航迹及其段落进行评估，以检测保护特征及其他重要海洋生物多样性的存在，并识别具有公认保护价值的物种和栖息地。