Recent procurements of aquatic invertebrates in Ireland
2011-07-11Marine Institute Water Framework Directive Benthic Sampling Tender (Marine Institute)
A requirement of the Water Framework Directive is that benthic macro-invertebrates must be sampled from coastal and transitional waters at least twice within a river basin cycle (6 years) in order to classify these waterbodies. Numerous samples will be taken from sites in matched habitats throughout the waterbody. Sampling and analysis will be carried out according to established protocols.
The Directive requires the sampling of all nominated coastal and transitional waters for benthic …
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