Baseline survey of maerl beds in the Wyre Sound, Orkney: lifeforms map

The baseline survey of the maerl beds in Wyre Sound, Rousay Sound and environs, Orkney Islands, took place as part of the Biomar project in collaboration with Scottish Natural Heritage. A detailed baseline survey of Wyre Sound was undertaken following a survey of Rousay Sound and environs in 1993 and prior to commercial extraction. Acoustic techniques were used along with remote video, grabs and dredges.

Additional information sources:

Davies, J. (1997). Baseline survey of the maerl beds in Wyre Sound, Orkney Islands. Unpublished report to Scottish Natural Heritage.

Foster-Smith, R, L. & Davies, J. 1993. Remote survey and mapping of maerl beds of Rousay Sound and environs, Orkney.