271fecc3-6054-444d-a56f-00d75548bd0e English series series 2026-10-15T14:39:54 MEDIN 3.1.2 Consenting The Crown Estate Renewable Energy Development Phases 2012-05-15 revision Intertidal zone The Crown Estate Renewable Energy Development Areas 2012-05-15 revision Agreement for Lease Area The Crown Estate Renewable Energy Development Areas 2012-05-15 revision Offshore Cable Corridor The Crown Estate Renewable Energy Development Areas 2012-05-15 revision Onshore Substation The Crown Estate Renewable Energy Development Areas 2012-05-15 revision Habitats and biotopes GEMET - INSPIRE themes, version 1.0 2009-07-31 revision SeaDataNet sea areas 2012-11-07 revision English Channel SeaVoX Vertical Co-ordinate Coverages 2020-05-21 revision soil and sediment SeaVoX Vertical Co-ordinate Coverages 2020-05-21 revision water column 2002-03-11T00:00:00 2002-03-18T23:59:59 1.05414361147056 1.13712757183223 51.445122296891 51.4747438835695 TCE-775 Marine Data Exchange 2002, EMU, Kentish Flats, Baseline Macrobenthic Ecology Study Baseline Macrobenthic Ecology Study 2021-05-17T13:45:19 publication English The Kentish Flats Proposed Windfarm Development Baseline Macrobenthic Ecology Study was commissioned by Global Renewable Energy Partners and conducted by Emu Ltd. to inform the Environmental Impact Assessment and environmental management for the proposed windfarm site in the outer Thames Estuary. The research documented a diverse macrobenthic and fish assemblage dominated by Polychaeta and typical estuarine fauna, with species richness and biomass highest in mixed and gravelly sediments. Community structure was strongly correlated with sediment type and complexity, while sand-dominated habitats exhibited lower diversity. The study found no rare or protected species but noted the ecological significance of adjacent conservation sites, especially for seasonal seabird feeding. Key recommendations include continued ecological monitoring using the established baseline to detect impacts of windfarm construction and operation with an emphasis on sediment heterogeneity, substrate diversity, and the influence of ongoing riverine sediment inputs. 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 Not Known Emu Ltd 01489 860050 mail@emulimited.com originator The Crown Estate +44 020 7851 5000 enquiries@thecrownestate.co.uk distributor Vattenfall renewables@vattenfall.co.uk owner unknown Documents https://www.marinedataexchange.co.uk/details/TCE-775/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 Using a combination of benthic grab samples, beam trawling, oyster dredging, intertidal surveys, habitat mapping, and literature review, the study applied rigorous field protocols and ISO9001/NMBAQC quality controls, with data analyzed through both univariate and multivariate statistical techniques such as SIMPER, cluster analysis, MDS ordination, BIOENV, and GIS mapping. Melanie Rogers Vattenfall Wind Power Local communication officer +44 (0) 781 794 43 59 Melanie.rogers@vattenfall.co.uk. pointOfContact EPSG Geodetic Parameter Registry 2022-11-29 revision WGS 84