Partrac Ltd

Intertidal Ecology

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The intertidal regions of shores and estuaries are constantly under pressure from pollution, infrastructure development, the introduction of invasive species (often transported through shipping traffic) and erosion due to wave action and rising sea levels.

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We offer a range of services to aid in the study of interactions between intertidal organisms and their environment:

  • Survey management
  • Intertidal sampling
  • Tidal, wave and sediment dynamics characterisation
  • In situ measurement of sediment accretion rate
  • Benthic taxonomy
  • Algal surveys
  • Sediment analysis (e.g. particle size analysis, chemical composition, total organic matter)
  • Zonation classification (rocky shores)
  • Biotope mapping
  • Surveys tailored towards sites considering applying for conservation status