Piling Habitat Case Studies
Piling Habitat Pilot Study - Hamble Harbour - 2020
Two prototype piling habitats were installed in the Hamble Harbour in the Summer of 2020, using a custom-made steel frame. Initial monitoring in December 2020, showed a film of aqueous algae covering the textured surface with all habitat cups filled with tidal mud. Initial investigation found these cups were being used by microbenthic organisms such as Bristle Worms polychaeta. This indicates a positive first growing season with pioneer flora and higher trophic fauna present. Enquire now to find out more.