This study was funded by Natural England and is an action of ‘The Nature of Torbay’ A Local Biodiversity and Geodiversity Action Plan 2006 – 2016 (Torbay Biodiversity Partnership 2006). The data produced through the surveys are to be used to assess the current condition of the seagrass (Zostera marina) beds, how well conservation measures put in place in 2006/7 have performed and to suggest further management and conservation actions to protect the beds and direct future research. The survey used drop down video and towed video to record the condition and presence/absence of seagrass along GPS positioned tracks through the study sites.
Project details
Start date | 2008-01-01 |
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End date | 2008-11-30 |