Intertidal Surveys

Intertidal surveys are required for a wide range of coastal projects, including offshore pipeline landfall sites, Environmental Management Plans (EMP) and marina or pier developments. This is because intertidal regions of shores and estuaries are under pressure from pollution, the introduction of invasive species and erosion due to developments, wave action and rising sea levels. Sampling methodology depends on the area to be surveyed and the state of the tide but often involves a photographic stills survey along a transect, with manual coring in-line with current guidelines.