Coral Baseline Survey — Establishing Reference Conditions Before Construction

What is Coral Baseline Survey?

KCC carries out pre-works baseline surveys of coral communities using standard transect and point-intercept methods to establish reference conditions before marine construction commences. Baseline surveys are required by EPD as a condition of environmental permits for marine construction works.

What's Included

Diver survey of coral communities using standard transect or point-intercept methods
Recording of coral species, coverage, and health status
HD video and still photography of coral communities
Mapping of coral distribution within the survey area
Formal baseline survey report for regulatory submission

Why This Matters

Environmental regulators require baseline surveys before marine construction commences — and without this data, it is impossible to assess the impact of construction activities or demonstrate compliance with environmental conditions. KCC's baseline surveys provide the documented reference data needed for regulatory compliance.

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Coral Health Assessment

Periodic diver inspection of coral colonies to assess bleaching, disease, and physical damage.

Coral Impact Assessment

Post-works survey to assess the impact of marine construction on adjacent coral communities.

Coral Transplantation Support

Diver support for coral transplantation programmes including collection and placement.

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Environmental Monitoring

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IMCA ADCI HSE HKCP

IMCA · ADCI · HSE · HKCP Compliant

All diving operations conducted to IMCA, ADCI, HSE & HKCP standards

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