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\"Biotopes\"<\/a>

Biotopes identified within the Farr Point survey area (Scottish Natural Heritage Commissioned Report No. 819).<\/p><\/div>\n

High resolution seabed bathymetry is now freely available for a section of the north coast of Scotland between the Kyle of Tongue and west of Thurso. MSS surveyed the area in 2014 using a multibeam echosounder. The bathymetric data is of particular interest to the wave energy industry and for the development of a floating wind energy test centre.<\/p>\n

The bathymetry is complemented by a suite of photographs and video over the survey area which were collected using a drop-frame camera towed behind the research vessel. Analysis of these images has enabled determination of substrate and biotope from which we will be able to build a habitat map of the survey area. Habitats and species of conservation concern have also been identified.<\/p>\n

The dominant habitat type throughout the survey area was rippled fine sand. The fauna was generally sparse, but shells resembling the priority marine feature Arctica islandica <\/em>were widely distributed in the deeper stations (> 70m). Sand waves made up of coarser substrates are widely distributed in the survey area. Rocky reef habitats composed of boulders and cobbles were found predominantly in shallower water (<45m).
\nThe bathymetric and photographic data can be downloaded on our\u00a0website, Marine Scotland Interactive<\/a>.
\nArticle by Dr Marion Harrald
\n\"Sandy<\/a>
\nSandy mounds identified within the survey area (80 to 95m).Bathymetry of the Farr Point survey area (25 to 130m).
\n\"Bathymetry<\/a>
\nBathymetry of the Farr Point survey area (25 to 130m)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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