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  <dc:title xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2005, Unicomarine, Ormonde, Benthic Sampling (macrofauna and sediment composition)</dc:title>
  <dc:type xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">series</dc:type>
  <dc:identifier xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">https://portal.medin.org.uk/portal/start.php?tpc=015_4faca26e-6ab5-4ea2-aa3a-b3a15a29a9d3</dc:identifier>
  <dc:description xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Results of benthic sampling (macrofauna and sediment composition) at the proposed Ormonde Development Project windfarm site and cable route, in the vicinity of Morecambe Bay. Environmental Statement Appendix 6.

Key findings revealed diverse communities dominated by Amphiura filiformis, cumaceans, molluscs, polychaetes, and various macrofauna and flora, with ecological richness associated with both natural and artificial structures. The studies concluded that windfarm construction would cause temporary disturbance but principal communities were likely to recover within three years, with minimal permanent seabed loss and potential for new communities to develop on turbine structures. Recommendations emphasised the importance of ongoing monitoring, careful restoration of disturbed habitats, improved methodologies for species identification, and focused management of high-biodiversity and conservation-sensitive zones; the studies provided crucial baseline data to inform ongoing ecological impact assessment and site management.</dc:description>
  <dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">20210517T14:01:01 20050601T00:00:00</dc:date>
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