Survey and monitoring of seagrass beds, Studland Bay

July 2009: Change of voluntary no-anchor zone location

Following the initial mapping of seagrass extent, SeaStar Survey has advised that the location of the voluntary no-anchor zone should be moved slightly seaward in order to ensure that both the voluntary no-anchor zone and the control areas are in similar densities of seagrass, similar water depths and that anchoring takes place in the control area.  Find out more...

June 2009: Monitoring of boats within study area initiated

SeaStar Survey has started work on an activity mapping project to understand the boat activity in the bay. Find out more...

May 2009: Seagrass extents mapped

Following a literature and data review, detailed mapping of the seagrass extents has been conducted . Find out more...

April 2009: Contractor appointed

SeaStar Survey Ltd has been officially appointed as contractor for the Studland Bay Seagrass Project. Find out more...