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Scientific Study for Natural England

Clients:
Natural England
Category:
Scientific

Natural England Environmental Study

Workboats UK, formerly operating as Underwater Services UK, proudly delivered comprehensive scientific diver surveys for Natural England, spanning multiple coastal sites from Dover to St Ives. This ambitious project showcased our expertise in marine research and habitat assessment.

Details:

  • Scope: Conducted detailed habitat surveys using photography and quadrat methods to support ecological monitoring.
  • Locations: Covered a diverse range of sites across the southeast and southwest UK coastline.
  • Team & Equipment: Involved multiple skilled divers, fully equipped support boats, and all necessary dive gear, ensuring safe and efficient operations.
  • Outcome: Provided high-quality data to aid Natural England’s conservation efforts, demonstrating our commitment to sustainable marine solutions.

This project exemplifies our ability to manage complex, multi-site marine operations with precision and care.

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The Challenge Of Project

Delivering the Natural England Scientific Diver Surveys across remote sites from Dover to St Ives presented unique hurdles that tested our team’s ingenuity and expertise.

  • Securing Dive-Quality Gas in Remote Locations: Sourcing and transporting high-quality breathing gas to isolated coastal sites proved logistically challenging. Our team coordinated with local suppliers and planned ahead to ensure divers had the essential resources, maintaining safety and efficiency despite the distance.
  • Deploying RHIBs with Limited Access: Getting Rigid-Hulled Inflatable Boats to hard-to-reach locations required meticulous planning. Narrow access points and rugged terrain demanded creative rigging and launch strategies, which our experienced crew executed with precision.
  • Navigating Strong Tides: The region’s powerful tidal currents added complexity to dive operations and boat positioning. Our skilled navigators and divers adapted in real-time, using advanced tide forecasting and robust anchoring techniques to keep the project on track.

Overcoming these obstacles underscored Workboats UK’s ability to thrive in demanding marine environments, ensuring the success of this critical habitat survey work.