Consultancy sector

Environmental support for shoreline protection and marine civil works

MER supports coastal engineers, developers and authorities with EIA, habitat mapping, monitoring and design-facing marine evidence for breakwaters, groynes, revetments and reef-based measures.

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Coastal protection and marine civil works can alter wave conditions, sediment movement and habitat condition. MER supports this sector through environmental baseline surveys and EIA, ecological assessment, mapping and acoustics, monitoring during works, field surveys, sample analysis and modelling and reporting.

This includes support for breakwaters, groynes, revetments, nearshore stabilization works and reef-based or hybrid measures where habitat sensitivity, shoreline response and project performance all need to be considered together.

Typical support

Environmental baseline surveys and EIA For shoreline protection schemes and marine civil works.
Ecological assessment using valid indicators To understand ecological status and sensitive receptors.
Habitat, biotope and seabed mapping To inform siting, design and environmental review.
Hydrodynamic and design-facing evaluation Where shoreline response and project performance need to be assessed.
Monitoring during and after works For biodiversity, water quality and site condition.
Marine surveys and sample analysis With supporting socio-economic or stakeholder inputs where relevant.

Example projects

Research ACE Shoreline evolution and breakwater or groin performance under climate and sea-level change. Impact review Oroklini shoreline protection Ecological status, Posidonia mapping and breakwater impact evaluation along the proposed coastal works area. Independent review Aphrodite Hills Assessment of proposed breakwater impacts on protected Posidonia oceanica seagrass. Site surveys Pyrgos, Limassol Bathymetry, habitat mapping and biodiversity assessment at a site where a breakwater was proposed.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of coastal protection projects does MER support?

MER supports shoreline protection and marine works such as breakwaters, groynes, revetments, reef-based structures and related marine surveys, assessments and monitoring.

Can MER assess Posidonia and priority habitats near proposed structures?

Yes. MER can assess and map sensitive habitats and provide ecological interpretation where proposed works may affect protected marine features.

Can MER support hydrodynamic or shoreline-response analysis?

Yes. MER can contribute modelling and design-facing evaluation where wave exposure, sediment movement or shoreline response need to be considered.

Does MER also support reef-based or hybrid measures?

Yes. MER can support both conventional coastal protection structures and reef-based or hybrid approaches. Use the contact page to discuss a project.

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