Minehead to Brean Down, Somerset

Habitat characterisation; Habitat extent; Seabed photography; Zooplankton and zoobenthos physiological condition parameters

Radar altimeters; cameras; satellite positioning systems

Survey Methods: A hand-held Geographical Positioning System was used to determine the co-ordinates and altitude of the biotopes, alongside aerial photographs. Purpose: To develop a biotope mapping methodology and use this to produce a map of the rocky shore and analyse the data on a GIS package. Alto to assess the timescale and costings, field test HIS, develop a technique of mapping Sabellaria reefs and compile a reference collection of algae. Potential: To act as a guideline for future surveys of this king. Limits: Time was limited due to organising project. Also, survey was further inhibited by the tide times as surveying could only be carried out at low tide.

Somerset Environmental Records Centre
Sandhill Park Bishops Lydeard
Taunton
Somerset
TA4 3AG
United Kingdom