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  <dc:title xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2019, Ocean Ecology, Burbo Bank Extension, Benthic Ecology Survey</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_6d3e228d-7c86-4159-a163-89356ae97829</dc:identifier>
  <dc:description xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">This report presents the findings of the second Burbo Bank Extension (BBW02) post-construction benthic survey undertaken by Ocean Ecology Limited (OEL) on behalf of &#xD8;rsted. The benthic survey was undertaken between 8th and 9th September 2019 aboard the vessel Seren Las. During this survey, a total of 30 macrobenthic and 54 Particle Size Distribution (PSD) samples were collected within the wind farm array, near-field and adjacent reference areas. In addition, 102 seabed images combined with associated video were collected at eight drop-down video sampling stations and along four camera transects within the Export Cable Route (ECR) corridor. A full description of survey operations is provided in the benthic survey report (Appendix 1). 

This report aims to provide an assessment of the benthic habitats and associated infaunal assemblages within and adjacent to the areas of potential impact resulting from the construction and operation of the BBW02 offshore wind farm. It also provides a comparison with previous data collected during the 2015 pre-construction and 2017 post-construction surveys to determine the magnitude of impacts predicted in the Environmental Statement (ES).</dc:description>
  <dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">20240402T08:44:51 20190909T00:00:00</dc:date>
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