CMBR provides access to various coastal marine ecosystems of Greece for in situ research and sample collection, by various means (e.g. vessels, scuba diving submersibles).
HCMR - IMBBC
Coastal research vessels
- Inflatable boat
SCUBA Diving Facilities
- Scuba diving facility for access to coastal ecosystems of Crete (Cretan and Libyan Seas); Team of certified divers that can dive on request; Users can accompany the divers if appropriately certified; equipment can be provided; Underwater imaging and sampling
Submersibles
- Underwater scanning and sampling by remotely operated vehicle (ROV)
- Underwater seabed capture by Side Scan Sonar
Ecological assessment services
- Biodiversity assessment
- Identification and mapping of habitats
- Assessment of the ecological status
- Presence of pressures and threats
- Habitat mapping services include:
- Side Scan Sonar operations
Environmental impact assessment and monitoring services
We coordinate and undertake Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) and Environmental Studies (ES), including:
- Monitoring of water quality of swimming beaches
- Microbiological tests of bottled drinking waters
- Marine pollution monitoring of underwater outfalls (e.g., sewage, power plants, desalination facilities), ports and marinas
We also provide advice on monitoring and mitigation of impacted coastal systems, assisting with in situ surveys and sampling design.
Sampling equipment
- Sediment (grabs, box corers, corers, frames)
- Hard substrate (innovative sampling gear 'MANOSS')
- Water column (plankton nets, Niskin bottles, CTDs)
NKUA
Submersibles
- Remotely operated vehicle (ROV) up to 150 m
- Underwater seabed capture by Side Scan Sonar
Coastal research vessels
- Inflatable boat
Sampling Equipment
- Sediment (grabs)