0d7937fb-45dc-4edf-a20b-0812cf5774c3 English series series 2026-10-28T10:40:02 MEDIN 3.1.2 biota oceans Seabed photography SeaDataNet Parameter Discovery Vocabulary 2026-06-19 revision Zoobenthos taxonomic abundance SeaDataNet Parameter Discovery Vocabulary 2026-06-19 revision Consenting The Crown Estate Renewable Energy Development Phases 2012-05-15 revision Offshore Cable Corridor The Crown Estate Renewable Energy Development Areas 2012-05-15 revision Habitats and biotopes GEMET - INSPIRE themes, version 1.0 2009-07-31 revision Species distribution GEMET - INSPIRE themes, version 1.0 2009-07-31 revision SeaDataNet sea areas 2012-11-07 revision North Sea SeaVoX Vertical Co-ordinate Coverages 2020-05-21 revision soil and sediment boundary layer 2006-02-15T00:00:00 2006-03-29T00:00:00 0.63813169268556 0.895512257392733 53.1336856855061 53.3347453214837 TCE-1834 Marine Data Exchange 2006, EMU, Race Bank and Docking Shoal, Macrobenthic Ecology Surveys of the Associated Cable Route Corridor Macrobenthic Ecology Surveys of the Associated Cable Route Corridor 2006-01-01T00:00:00 creation 2021-05-17T14:03:26 publication English In support of the planned Round 2 offshore wind farm developments at the Greater Wash Strategic Area, Centrica Renewable Energy Ltd. (CREL) commissioned Emu Ltd. (Emu) to undertake benthic ecological studies along the proposed route of the associated cable corridor within the Wash region, North Norfolk. The studies included the collection of video footage of the seabed to identify potentially sensitive ecological features, and subsequent seabed sediment and water sampling with the use of remote operated grab samplers and water collectors at pre-determined sample locations distributed throughout the Wash region. Due to the turbidity of the water the underwater camera system was placed within abespoke water filled box with a transparent base. This arrangement permitted a clear column of water between the camera lens and the seabed ensuring good data collection in poor visibility conditions. The intention of the studies was to characterise the benthic conditions along the proposed route of the cable corridor and close environs for the purposes of informing the planning and design processes of the construction phase and to support the associated Environmental Statement. This report within this series presents the results of the ecological studies and describes the current condition as regards the benthic habitats and associated macro-invertebrate communities within the study area. Origin: EMU Ltd There will be no limitations when published on the Marine Data Exchange otherRestrictions Data Must be used in accordance to the Marine Data Exchange's Terms of Use: https://www.marinedataexchange.co.uk/content/info/terms-of-use otherRestrictions The Crown Estate +44 020 7851 5000 enquiries@thecrownestate.co.uk custodian Fugro EMU Ltd marketing@fugroemu.com originator The Crown Estate +44 020 7851 5000 enquiries@thecrownestate.co.uk distributor Ørsted info@orsted.com owner notPlanned Delimited Geographic Information System Image https://www.marinedataexchange.co.uk/details/TCE-1834/summary A link to the web service or dataset. https://www.marinedataexchange.co.uk A link to the general host site. Commission Regulation (EU) No 1089/2010 of 23 November 2010 implementing Directive 2007/2/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards interoperability of spatial data sets and services 2010-12-08T00:00:00 publication Conformity with the Commission Regulation (EU) No 1089/2010 was either not relevant to this dataset or not a requirement of the Marine Data Exchange for the creation and submission of this dataset; therefore, conformity has not been assessed and cannot be declared False series Sample stations were chosen on the basis of previously acquired side scan sonar data. This site selection strategy ensured that there would be adequate coverage of the habitats expected within the study area. An initial video survey at each selected location provided a visual assessment of substrate type and surface dwelling animals and confirmed the presence or absence of potential Sabellaria reef prior to grabbing. Grab sampling was not permitted at locations supporting potential Sabellaria reef. Centrica Renewable Energy Limited GIS and Data Manager 01753 492 188 renewables@centrica.com pointOfContact EPSG Geodetic Parameter Registry 2022-11-29 revision WGS 84