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Sub-bottom profiling (SBP) effectively estimates maerl bed sediment thickness, crucial for understanding blue carbon potential. This method overcomes logistical and financial barriers, aiding conservation efforts for these vital marine habitats.

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  • Marine ecology
  • Blue carbon research
  • Geophysical surveying

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  • Maerl beds are priority marine features in Scotland, supporting biodiversity and ecosystem services.
  • They are recognized for blue carbon potential, but data gaps hinder policy integration.
  • Current quantification methods face logistical and financial constraints.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate sub-bottom profiling (SBP) for estimating maerl bed sediment thickness and blue carbon potential.
  • To reduce financial and logistical barriers in maerl habitat assessment.
  • To explore the relationship between maerl habitat health, sediment thickness, and environmental factors.

Main Methods:

  • Sub-bottom profiling (SBP) for sediment thickness estimation.
  • Cross-validation of SBP data with core samples and expert analysis.
  • Integration of SBP data with drop-down video (DDV) for habitat health (% cover).
  • Structural equation modeling (SEM) to analyze links between abiotic/biotic factors and habitat health/sediment thickness.

Main Results:

  • SBP data proved robust for identifying maerl sediments when corroborated with core data.
  • A positive correlation was observed between sediment thickness and maerl % cover in Orkney.
  • Average maerl bed sediment thickness was 1.08 m across all habitat health ranges.
  • Abiotic factors strongly determined maerl habitat health, which in turn positively influenced sediment thickness.

Conclusions:

  • SBP is a viable, cost-effective tool for assessing maerl bed sediment thickness and blue carbon capacity.
  • Understanding the influence of abiotic factors on habitat health is key for maerl bed conservation.
  • This research provides crucial data to inform blue carbon policy and management strategies for maerl habitats.