Marine & Estuarine Surveys
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UK-wide marine survey & monitoring projects addressing issues such as EIAs & SEAs for offshore & coastal developments, marine management, pollution & climate change
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Water quality assessment & management of a wide range of marine habitats including inland/coastal docks, marine lakes, estuaries & coastal waters
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Sampling from a range of survey boats & hovercraft
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Sampling tools for coastal, estuarine & saltmarsh habitats including sediment grabs & cores, plankton trawls, fyke & seine netting & sonar
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Biofouling investigations & remediation schemes to restore docks & coastal waterbodies
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Complete service including statistical analysis, scientific report production & expert interpretation of data
What can we offer?
APEM has carried out hundreds of diverse assignments offshore and within estuaries, coastal waters and docks. Our multi-disciplinary, integrated approach to studying the marine environment covers water quality testing, the analysis and identification of marine plankton macroinvertebrates and fish, and the assessment and management of brackish and marine ecosystems.
APEM's coastal survey vessel 'Pioner' uses a 200 kHz scientific echosounder for marine fisheries assessment, macroalgal analysis, bathymetric profiling and sediment typing. Our advanced aerial survey capability, which uses cutting edge technology to produce extremely high-resolution images, is a unique tool in the surveillance of marine and intertidal habitats. We can also accurately map microhabitats by combining detailed digital imagery with advanced GIS techniques.
Why choose APEM?
APEM is a science-based consultancy, working exclusively in the realm of Aquatic Science for over 20 years. We operate UK-wide, providing a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary approach to the monitoring and management of aquatic ecosystems. Our scientists are recognised experts in their diverse and specialist fields. Our teams work to exacting standards and are committed to providing a professional, client-focused service across a wide range of marine and freshwater environments.
We have many years' experience of marine fisheries and the key role invertebrates, phytoplankton, zooplankton and macoralgae play in marine and coastal environments. We have conducted water quality management assessments in a wide range of marine and transitional water habitats. Our work to rejuvenate coastal waterbodies and docks through the use of biomanipulation and biofilters includes bespoke projects at Liverpool Docks and Market Dock, South Shields.
Who are our clients?
We work for a wide range of organisations including:
Key Projects
Large-scale Power Stations
New Mersey Crossing
Severn Estuary Tidal Power Scheme
Southport & Crosby Marine Lakes
