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REPORT ON

MARINE MAMMAL OBSERVATION

DREDGING AND DUMPING AT SEA

ROSSAVEAL, CO. GALWAY.

Geomara Ltd

Job Number: G16024

Author: Eoghan Kieran

Date: March 2016

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Dredging Report ..................................................................................................................... 0

1.1 Date and Location ........................................................................................................... 0

1.2 MMO Details ................................................................................................................... 1

1.3 Observation Platforms .................................................................................................... 1

2. Operations .......................................................................................................................... 2

2.1 Dredging and Dumping at Sea operations ...................................................................... 2

2.2 Environmental Conditions .............................................................................................. 3

2.3 Details of sound-producing operations .......................................................................... 4

2.4 Details of monitoring watches ........................................................................................ 4

2.5 Details of marine mammal sightings recorded during monitoring watches .................. 4

2.6 Details of all marine mammal sightings recorded outside monitoring watches (e.g.

incidental observations), including records from additional personnel on board. .................. 4

2 Conclusions ............................................................................................................................ 5

TABLE OF FIGURES

Figure 1. Works Areas ....................................................................................................................... 0

Figure 2. Shore based observation point ........................................................................................... 1

Figure 3. Dredging Operations .......................................................................................................... 2

Figure 4. Recorded Wave Height ....................................................................................................... 3

Figure 5. Recorded Wind Direction .................................................................................................... 3

Figure 6. Project Operations ............................................................................................................. 5

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G16024 Rossaveal Dredging and Dumping at Sea – Sept – Nov 2016

Geomara Ltd. Cois Cuain, Ballynamanagh, Clarinbridge, Co. Galway, H91 V1FH, Ireland Tel: + 353 91 485790, Email:[email protected], Web: www.geo-mara.com

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Abbreviations

CAD Computer Aided Design

CET/CEST Central European Time/Central European

Summer Time

CRP Common Reference Point

CVI Close Visual Inspection

DGPS Differentially Corrected Global Positioning

System

DP Dynamic Positioning

DPR Daily Progress Report

DSP Digital Signal Processing

DXF Drawing Exchange Format

EGNOS European Geostationary Navigation Overlay

Service

EPOCH Enhanced Project and Offshore Cable History

GIS Geographical Information System

GPS Global Positioning System

GVI General Visual Inspection

HIRA Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment

HSE Health Safety and Environment

HW High Water

IMCA International Maritime Contractors' Association

IMO International Maritime Organisation

ISO International Organisation of Standards

KP Kilometre Post

kt Knot

LAN Local Area Network

LAT Lowest Astronomical Tide

LOLER Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment

Regulations

MWS Marine warranty surveyor

OOS Out of Service

POW Plan of Work

PVT Position Velocity Time

QA Quality Assurance

QC Quality Control

QHSE Quality Health Safety and Environmental

RC Route Clearance

RFQ Request for Quotation

RPL Route Position Listing

RS232 Recommended Standard 232

RTG Real Time Gypsy

SBAS Satellite Based Augmentation System

SOLAS Safety of Life at Sea

SOW Scope of Work

SWL Safe Working Load

TBA To be advised

UKOOA United Kingdom Offshore Operators'

Association

UTC Universal Time Coordinated

UTM Universal Transverse Mercator

WAAS Wide Area Augmentation System

WD Water Depth

WGS84 World Geodetic System 1984

Demobilisation: Removal of equipment, personnel

and scrap from a Vessel

Downtime: Period when equipment is not

operational, either due to malfunction or for other

operational issues.

Mobilisation: All preparations before

commencement of work including fit-out, production and

approval of documentation, allocation of personnel and

equipment, input of route data in computer, etc.

Weather: Prevailing seastate, current(s), swell and/or

wind conditions.

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1 Dredging Report

1.1 Date and Location

Geomara was commissioned by L&M Keating to carry out a program of Marine Mammal

Observation on the Rossaveal, New Harbour dredging and dumping at Sea operations. The Marine

Mammal Observation operations were carried out from 18 September to 29 November 2016. The

observations covered all aspects of the project dredging and dumping at sea operations. The

dredging area included the approach channel to the new harbour and the New Harbour area itself.

The dump site was located in an area of open sea, c. 6km to the south of the new harbour area

between Irish Grid Co-ordinates:

1. 95347.12 219058.62

2. 95903.52 219046.47

3. 95891.41 218490.57

4. 95334.94 218502.73

5. 95347.12 219058.62

6. 95579.71 218791.58.

Figure 1. Works Areas

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Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Dumping at Sea Permit S0022-01

Final Environmental Report P a g e | 1

1.2 MMO Details

The marine mammal observer’s (MMO) who monitored the implementation of NPWS guidelines

during the dredging and dumping were Shay Fennelly and Thomas Joyce, each of whom are

experienced JNCC trained marine mammal observers (See CV’s in Appendix I).

Shay Fennelly and Thomas Joyce undertook shore based observations before the commencement of

all dredging and dumping at sea operations. Once operations were underway, they would then

transfer to the dredging vessel, where they would observe during dredging operations. The MMO

would then transfer to the dumping barge tug for dumping at sea operations. Visual distance and

low shore heights meant that shore based observations of the dump site were not possible.

1.3 Observation Platforms

One MMO was required for each dredging operation in order to implement the mitigation guidelines

for this project. Depending on operations, they had the opportunity to conduct watches from a

number of observation platforms. These included a land based platform adjacent to the dredge area,

the dredger itself and the dumping at sea tug.

The land based observation points provided viewing height of 7.5 - 9m above sea level and allowed

excellent views of the surrounding area. The dredger and the dumping at sea tug each provided

excellent views of all the areas to be dredged and the dumping at sea tug provided an excellent

observation platform (+9.5m) for the dumping at sea operations.

The land based and vessel based observations were carried out from dawn to dusk. The observers

used 7*50 binoculars and recorded their data onto data forms for coastal/marine works which were

sourced from the National Parks and Wildlife Services’ document; “Guidance to Manage the Risk to

Marine Mammals from Man Made Sound Sources in Irish Waters”. These were later transferred onto

an excel spreadsheet.

Figure 2. Shore based observation point

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2. Operations

2.1 Dredging and Dumping at Sea operations

Time durations for each dredging operation varied according to material type, conditions and depth.

They normally ranged between 6 and 8 hours, although there were times that these timescales were

increased and others that they were shorter. Dredging was carried out using the spud legged

backhoe dredger. The dump barge would be positioned alongside the backhoe dredger pontoon and

the excavator would load directly into the barge. When deemed full, the tug boat would bring the

dump barge to the dumping at sea site and discharge the contents. The Tug boat would then return

the empty barge to the side of the backhoe pontoon for further filling.

Figure 3. Dredging Operations

A total of 147 Dumping at sea operations were undertaken during the project. These operations

typically lasted between 210 and 240 minutes depending on sea conditions. Transit to and from the

dump site would normally take 60 -70 minutes, respectively and dumping operations would last 10-

15 minutes.

Owing to the narrow nature of the approach channel to the dredge site and the excellent visibility

that it afforded, 30 minute pre-start watches were able to be conducted towards the end of the

transit between the dredge and dump sites, and before the commencement of new dredging

operations.

It should be noted that Dredging operations were not continuous. Once the dumping at sea barge

departed the dredge area, all dredging operations ceased. Consequently, dredging operations would

not recommence until the dumping at sea barge had returned.

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2.2 Environmental Conditions

Environmental conditions throughout the project varied. As the project was undertaken in

wintertime, daylight times tended to be between 08:00 and 17:00. After these times light quality

tended not to be of sufficient quality to allow for competent observations. Sea state, swell and

winds were not as favourable as in other times of the year.

Figure 4. Recorded Wave Height

Figure 5. Recorded Wind Direction

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2.3 Details of sound-producing operations

A total of 147 no. dredging operations and 147 no. dumping operations were undertaken during the

project. Operations ran on a 24 hour basis, 7 days a week except during scheduled breaks, bunkering

/ resupply and unexpected breakdowns. Marine Mammal observations were undertaken of all

operations during daylight hours for the entire duration of the project.

2.4 Details of monitoring watches

A total of 283 hours and 48 minutes of monitoring effort was completed during the project. Of this,

transiting between the dump and dredge sites accounted for 24.2%, dredging activities accounted

for 72.2% and dumping activities accounted for 3.6%. A combined total of 164 pre-start monitoring

watches were carried out between dredging and dumping at sea operations.

2.5 Details of marine mammal sightings recorded during monitoring

watches

Of the 147 dumping at sea operations, 82 were undertaken during daylight times when observations

were possible. A similar number of dredging operations were observed when daylight conditions

allowed observations. Temporary delays to both dredging and dumping at sea operations were

encountered throughout the project. Harbour seals were commonly noted in Rossaveal Harbour and

on a number of occasions commencement of dredging operations was delayed until such time as the

mammals were outside the designated safety zone.

Delays were also encountered during the dumping at sea operations. On several occasions,

mammals including Common Dolphins were noted in the dumping at sea area. These mammals

tended to be transiting through the area and when sufficiently far from the dumping at sea sites,

operations were allowed to commence. At no times was there any impact on marine mammals

during the dredging and dumping at sea operations.

2.6 Details of all marine mammal sightings recorded outside

monitoring watches (e.g. incidental observations), including records

from additional personnel on board.

There were no incidental reports where a sighting was recorded.

2.7 Details of any problems encountered during marine mammal monitoring, start-up

procedures, ramp-up (soft-start) procedures or during full scale operation/activity.

There were no problems encountered.

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2 Conclusions

A best practice approach was taken towards implementing the mitigation measures required for this

project. Dredging and associated dumping at sea operations were continuous during operation. As is

industry practice, watches were undertaken during daylight hours for all operations, both from a

land based platform and vessel based platforms.

A total of 283 hours and 48 minutes of monitoring effort was completed during the project. Of this,

transiting between the dump and dredge sites accounted for 24.2%, dredging activities accounted

for 72.2% and dumping activities accounted for 3.6%. A combined total of 164 pre-start monitoring

watches were carried out during the dredging and dumping at sea operations.

Figure 6. Project Operations

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Dumping at Sea Log (Rossaveal Dredging Campaign 2016)

Date Load Material

Dumping Wind Speed Swell

Start Finish Direction (Knots) (m)

18/09/2016 1 Mud 17:10 17:13 S 18 1

18/09/2016 2 Mud 00:12 00:16 SW 15 1

19/09/2016 3 Mud 16:05 16:10 W 12 0.5

19/09/2016 4 Mud 01:10 01:14 SW 20 1.5

20/09/2016 5 Mud 12:26 12:30 SW 23 1.5

20/09/2016 6 Mud 19:50 19:55

22/09/2016 7 Mud 01:50 01:55 SW 13 1

22/09/2016 8 Mud 22:26 22:30 SW 20 1.5

23/09/2016 9 Mud 07:27 07:32 S 23 1.5

23/09/2016 10 Mud 14:50 14:55 SSW 30 2.5

24/09/2016 11 Mud 14:17 14:22 S 18 1

25/09/2016 12 Mud 22:10 22:15 SW 20 2

26/09/2016 13 Mud 05:55 06:01 SW 18 2

26/09/2016 14 Mud 12:40 12:46 SW 12 1

26/09/2016 15 Mud 19:15 19:20 S-SE 12 1

27/09/2016 16 Mud 02:00 02:06 SE 15 1

27/09/2016 17 Mud 14:30 14:35 WSW 24 2

27/09/2016 18 Mud 10:00 10:05 WSW 25 2.5

28/09/2016 19 Mud 04:21 04:27 SW 20 2.5

30/09/2016 20 Mud 09:25 09:37 SW 20 2.5

30/09/2016 21 Mud 16:00 16:05 SW 15 1.5

30/09/2016 22 Mud 23:00 23:05 SW 10 1

01/10/2016 23 Mud 04:45 04:50 S 10 1

01/10/2016 24 Mud 16:15 16:20 N 10 0.5

01/10/2016 25 Mud 21:04 21:07 N 12 0.5

02/10/2016 26 Mud 05:55 06:01 0 0.5

02/10/2016 27 Mud 17:35 17:37 E 22 1.5

04/10/2016 28 Mud 09:38 09:43 SE 20 1.5

04/10/2016 29 Mud 15:45 15:50 SE 15 1

04/10/2016 30 Mud 22:50 22:53 SE 10 0.5

05/10/2016 31 Mud 07:00 07:05 SE 15 1

05/10/2016 32 Mud 12:45 12:50 SE 20 1

05/10/2016 33 Mud 18:35 18:39 SE 15 0.5

06/10/2016 34 Mud 00:30 00:40 SE 15 0.5

06/10/2016 35 Mud 07:30 07:32 SE 15 0.5

06/10/2016 36 Mud 12:40 12:45 E-SE 22 1

06/10/2016 37 Mud 18:20 18:25 E-SE 20 0.5

06/10/2016 38 Mud 23:40 23:45 SE 15 0.5

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07/10/2016 39 Mud 07:45 07:49 SE 15 0.5

07/10/2016 40 Mud 12:55 13:05 SE 20 3.0 - 4.0

07/10/2016 41 Mud 17:55 18:10 SE 10

07/10/2016 42 Mud 00:15 00:17 SE 20

08/10/2016 43 Mud SE 10

08/10/2016 44 Mud 08:50 08:55 SE 15

08/10/2016 45 Mud 14:05 14:15 SE 10

08/10/2016 46 Mud 19:30 19:35 SE 10 1.0 - 2.0

09/10/2016 47 Mud 01:30 01:33 SE 5

09/10/2016 48 Mud 07:00 07:05 SE 5

09/10/2016 49 Mud 11:50 12:00 SE 5

09/10/2016 50 Mud 17:00 17:10 SE 5

09/10/2016 51 Mud 23:15 23:18 SE 5

10/10/2016 52 Mud 04:25 04:30 NE 5

10/10/2016 53 Mud 11:00 11:02 NE 5

10/10/2016 54 Mud 15:50 15:53 NE 5

10/10/2016 55 Mud 22:00 22:10 NE 5

11/10/2016 56 Mud 05:20 05:23 NE 10

11/10/2016 57 Mud 11:50 12:00 NE 15

11/10/2016 58 Mud 18:30 18:40 SE 15

11/10/2016 59 Mud 02:00 02:05 E 15

12/10/2016 60 Mud 10:40 10:48 SE 15

12/10/2016 61 Mud 19:10 19:18 SE 10

13/10/2016 62 Mud 02:45 02:50 SE 10

13/10/2016 63 Mud 10:05 10:10 SE 15

13/10/2016 64 Mud 15:30 15:35 SE 10

13/10/2016 65 Mud 21:30 21:35 SE 10

14/10/2016 66 Mud 03:40 03:45 SE 15

14/10/2016 67 Mud 09:55 10:00 ESE 20

14/10/2016 68 Mud 15:10 15:15 SE 20

14/10/2016 69 Mud 21:40 21:45 SE 20 1

15/10/2016 70 Mud 07:05 07:10 E 15

15/10/2016 71 Mud 14:00 14:05 S 10 0.5

15/10/2016 72 Mud 19:20 19:25 S 5 0.5

16/10/2016 73 Mud 03:40 03:45 SE 10 0.5

16/10/2016 74 Mud 10:05 10:10 S 10

16/10/2016 75 Mud 16:15 16:20 S 25

17/10/2016 76 Mud 10:45 10:50 W 25-30

18/10/2016 77 Mud 11:10 11:15 SW 20 2

18/10/2016 78 Mud 18:45 18:50 W 10

19/10/2016 79 Mud 10:15 10:20 NW 15

19/10/2016 80 Mud 21:45 21:56 0

20/10/2016 81 Mud 06:15 06:20 0 0.5

20/10/2016 82 Mud 12:25 12:30 SW 15 1.5

20/10/2016 83 Mud 20:20 20:25 0

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21/10/2016 84 Mud 13:50 13:55 SW 15 2

21/10/2016 85 Mud 19:30 19:37 SW 10

22/10/2016 86 Mud 01:25 01:30 SSW 15

22/10/2016 87 Mud 20:15 20:20 SE 20 1

24/10/2016 88 Mud 00:37 00:42 NE 20 0.5

24/10/2016 89 Mud 08:55 09:00 NW 20 0.5

24/10/2016 90 Mud 16:20 16:26 E 10

25/10/2016 91 Mud 00:00 00:05 0

25/10/2016 92 Mud 09:32 09:37 E 10

25/10/2016 93 Mud 17:45 17:50 SW 15 1

26/10/2016 94 Mud 01:30 01:34 SW 15

26/10/2016 95 Mud 10:20 10:25 SW 20 1.5

26/10/2016 96 Mud 17:35 17:40 SW 20

27/10/2016 97 Mud 02:30 02:35 SW 20 2

27/10/2016 98 Mud 11:30 11:35 SW 25 2.0-3.0

28/10/2016 99 Mud 01:55 02:00 SW 20 2

28/10/2016 100 Mud 10:37 10:41 SW 15 1.5

28/10/2016 101 Mud 17:25 17:30 SW 15

29/10/2016 102 Mud 11:55 12:05 SSW 15

29/10/2016 103 Mud 18:45 18:50 SSW 10

30/10/2016 104 Mud 03:45 03:50 SSE 10

30/10/2016 105 Mud 14:05 14:15 SE 5

31/10/2016 106 Mud 04:00 04:05 SE 5

31/10/2016 107 Mud 15:00 15:05 NNE 10

01/11/2016 108 Mud 03:45 03:50 NE 15

01/11/2016 109 Mud 15:55 16:05 NE 10

02/11/2016 110 Mud 04:30 04:35 E 0

02/11/2016 111 Mud 16:30 16:35 E 0

03/11/2016 112 Mud 10:30 10:35 SSW 20

03/11/2016 113 Mud 17:05 17:10 W 20

05/11/2016 114 Mud 10:00 10:08 N 20

05/11/2016 115 Mud 16:00 16:05 N 15

06/11/2016 116 Mud 07:35 07:40 N 15

06/11/2016 117 Mud 14:05 14:10 N 30

06/11/2016 118 Mud 21:55 22:05 N 5

07/11/2016 119 Mud 19:25 19:30 N 5

08/11/2016 120 Mud 02:45 02:50 SSW 20

12/11/2016 121 Mud 12:20 12:25 NW 15

12/11/2016 122 Mud 19:05 19:09 NW 10

13/11/2016 123 Mud 14:55 15:00 SW 15

14/11/2016 124 Mud 08:50 08:55 SW 15

14/11/2016 125 Mud 18:40 18:45 SW 20

15/11/2016 126 Mud 14:05 14:10 SW 15

19/11/2016 127 Mud 11:45 11:50 SW 10

19/11/2016 128 Mud 19:00 19:05 SE 5

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20/11/2016 129 Mud 19:10 19:15 NE 10

22/11/2016 130 Mud 12:27 12:31 NNE 20

23/11/2016 131 Mud 13:07 13:12 N 0

23/11/2016 132 Mud 19:35 19:40 ENE 0

24/11/2016 133 Mud 03:08 03:12 N 0

24/11/2016 134 Mud 11:00 11:05 NE 5

24/11/2016 135 Mud 16:45 16:50 N 0

25/11/2016 136 Mud 01:50 01:55 NE 10

25/11/2016 137 Mud 18:30 18:35 NE 10

26/11/2016 138 Mud 02:45 02:50 NE 5

26/11/2016 139 Mud 12:40 12:45 SE 5

26/11/2016 140 Mud 19:10 19:15 NE 10

27/11/2016 141 Mud 03:32 03:37 NE 15

27/11/2016 142 Mud 11:42 11:48 NE 5

27/11/2016 143 Mud 18:35 18:40 0

27/11/2016 144 Mud 23:55 00:00 E 10

28/11/2016 145 Mud 12:30 12:35 SE 15

29/11/2016 146 Mud 11:10 11:18 0

29/11/2016 147 Mud 19:17 19:20 0

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Staff CV’s

CURRICULUM VITAE of SHAY FENNELLLY Summary

Previously worked for MRAG Ltd. as an ICCAT Blue fin tuna Fishery Observer. My previous contract was as a Marine mammal observer (MMO) for Aquafact Environmental Consultants on a new pier build in Doolin, County Clare. The project involved multiple underwater seabed blasting to improve access to a new ferry pier in Co. Clare. I have over 40 weeks experience at sea in marine mammal observation as an MMO for Marine Institute, National Parks and Wildlife Service and Irish Whale and Dolphin Group on fisheries surveys and marine mammal surveys. I am a member of the European Cetacean Society, the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group, Birdwatch Ireland and the Acoustical Society of American. I graduated with a BSc Honours (2.1) in Freshwater and Marine Biology from GMIT in 2012. My research thesis was on the Diet of Herring (Clupea harengus) and Sprat (Sprattus sprattus) in the Celtic Sea. I have experience surveying birds, marine mammals and bats and worked in the aquaculture, fisheries and marine sector in Ireland. I have 20 years’ experience as freelance photojournalist, videographer, video editor and drone pilot. Personal information Date of Birth: 8th January 1957 Nationality: Irish Address Claggan, Kilmeena, Westport, Co. Mayo, Ireland. Phone: +353 83 1094765 Email: [email protected] Clean driving license 2000-2015 Website: www.aquaphoto.ie Qualifications Digital Media production – Web Video, DIT 2013 BSc (Honours 2.1) in Freshwater and Marine Biology, GMIT 2012. Certificate in Video Production 2004 Certificate in Fish Farming LIT 1983 National Union of Journalists membership number 0902536 Courses/Certificates Regional Observer Program Fishery Observer blue fin tuna fishery|2015(MRAG) Passive Acoustic Technology, University of California | 2014 (www.biowaves.net) Introduction to Distance, CREEM, St. Andrews University 30/8/2011 STCW-95 Safety Training Certificate No PST 6555 (BIM) | 2011 Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM) Training cert: 000178 | 2011 BIM Personal Sea survival Techniques Certificate | 2011 National Powerboat/RIB Level 2 Certificate | 2011 EURO/Universal or BOSIET, HUET with OLF | 2009-2013 Seafarer Medical Certificate (ENG11) | 2010 STCW-95 Safety Training and Elementary First Aid (BIM) | 2007

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Marine Mammal Observer Training Course (IWDG/JNCC) | 2007 http://www.carolynbarton.co.uk/ Sea going & Marine Mammal Observer (MMO) Experience • 2014-2015 MMO for new pier build at Doolin, Co. Clare. • 2011 MMO on Blue whiting acoustic survey for Marine Institute, Ireland. • 2011 MMO for Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG) for EIS for marine hydro power project in Ireland. Dr Simon Berrow, (IWDG) • 2010 MMO/IWDG on cetacean survey, North West coast Ireland, for the National Parks and Wildlife Service. • 2008 Twelve month headland effort watch at Downpatrick head, Co Mayo for the IWDG. • 2007 Observer on a week geophysics research cruise-WESTLINE to the Rockall Trough, off Ireland on Ireland’s research vessel, the Celtic Explorer • 2003 Journalist writing on marine enterprise based in Petty Harbour and Fogo Island, St. John’s in Newfoundland, Canada as. • 1995 Mate – on Tuna fishing trawler, Skipper Alan Glanville Dunmore East to Bermeo, Spain, Bay of Biscay. • 1994-1998 Established ecotourism business otter watching in Clew Bay, Mayo. • 1993 Co-ordinated the first whale and dolphin survey in Ireland, Co Mayo with the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group and Dr Jonathan Gordon/IFAW. • 1989 Photographer on the Whitbread Race, Montevideo, Uruguay. • 1987 Photographer/Video cameraman on a 3 month sailing trip from Ireland to St Petersburg. • 1982 Cetacean observer on UK MAFF herring survey cruise for the National Board for Science and Technology (Ireland). • 1980 Observer on a 2 week cetacean/seabird survey of Ireland’s west coast from Westport to Plymouth, with Dr Peter Evans, UK. Education Digital Media Production-Web Video Digital Skills Academy/DIT 2012-2013 BSc (Hons) Freshwater & Marine Biology GMIT Galway 2008-2012 BSc Marine Science Yr1 National University of Galway 2007-2008 Project Management Course FORBAIRT Dublin 1992 Business Appraisal Course FAS. Dublin 1992 Letterkenny Institute of Technology Certificate in Fish Farming 1982-1983 Diploma in Applied Biology Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT) 1977-1979 Projects • Baseline whale and dolphin surveys, marine mammal observer. • I have documented aquaculture, fishing and coastal communities in photojournalist assignments in Ireland, the Shetland Islands UK, Malta, Europe, Newfoundland Canada, Tanzania Africa, Uruguay South America, Hong Kong China, Virgin Islands USA. My photojournalism from 2000-2012 has focused on aquaculture, coastal zone management, marine ecotourism, offshore exploration, air sea rescue, oil pollution, traditional sailing craft and the decline of salmon, bluefin tuna, whales and dolphins. • Marine ecotourism projects, Island Otterwatch, whaling/island visitor centre. • As a member of the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group in 1993 I coordinated the first

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whale and dolphin survey in Ireland off Co. Mayo. As a member and Director twice of the IWDG I helped to establish it as Ireland’s leading marine NGO.(www.iwdg.ie) Awards In 1995 I was awarded an Environmental Endeavour Award from the Electricity Supply Board, Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation and Conservation Volunteers Ireland for Island Otterwatch - showing people how to watch coastal otters, and for protecting and improving Ireland’s environment. In 2001 I received a national print award for a story in the Irish Times on how the Shetland Islanders benefited from the discovery of North Sea Oil and what Mayo could learn from this, in the context of a new gas field found off Ireland’s coast. Employment Date Employer Position 2014-2015 Aquafact, Galway Marine mammal observer, Doolin pier construction, Co. Clare. 1990-2014 Aquaphoto Freelance Photographer/journalist Library (Stock Photography) Oct. 2007 Invited Writer to the Hong Kong Baptist University, International Writers Workshop with the theme “Writing the Sea and the Waterfront,” one month in Hong Kong and China 2003-2007 Aquaphoto Freelance Photographer/Journalist Oct. 2003 Freelance Journalist Marine enterprise research, Newfoundland 1994-1998 Island Otterwatch Nature Guide for otter watching, Clew Bay, Co. Mayo. Self-employed 1995 Alan Glanville Mate -Tuna Fishing boat 1993 International Fund for Project Co-ordinator Animal Welfare Mayo Whale and Dolphin Survey 1992 FAS, Dublin Business Appraisal Course Developed Project Proposal for an Ocean Education Visitor Centre, Blacksod Bay, Mayo 1991-1992 Island Trust NGO Editor, An t-Oileanach Milltown, Dublin Island’s development newsletter, Island Trust submission for offshore islands LEADER 1 (EU development funding program) to Department of Agriculture. 1988-1989 WHITBREAD Round World Race Freelance Marine Photographer, Uruguay, Argentina. 1987 South Kerry Sailing Photographer for book published Caherdaniel, by Collins“Sailing to Leningrad” Roger Foxall. Video Cameraman for Ulster Television/Channel Four TV Program, “40 Degrees East,” based on a 3 month sailing trip on a 6 metre yacht from Kerry to Russia on a circumnavigation of the Baltic Sea and then Soviet Union states. 1986 Photojournalist 1986 Eamonn de Buitlear, Wildlife filming assistant Bray, Co. Wicklow. Otters in Clew Bay

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Date Employer Position 1986 Clew Bay Oyster Co-op Oyster Stocks Survey Westport, Co. Mayo. 1985 Salmon Research Trust Salmon smolt husbandry Newport, Co. Mayo 1986-1983 Island Seafarms Mussel Farming Blackshell Mussel Farm 1986-1983 Clew Bay Oyster Co-op. Oyster Fisherman Westport, Co. Mayo. 1982-1981 MAFF Fisheries Cruise MMO Observer on herring survey National Board for Science & Technology, Dublin 1980-1979 Dr Peter Evans MMO Observer on Cetacean/ Oxford University Seabird Cruise off the West of Ireland 1978-1976 Forest & Wildlife Service Wildlife research assistant NPWS Research Branch Ornithologist & Falconer on bat, Peregrine falcon, merlin & seal surveys Publications Gordon J., Berrow S., Rogan E., Fennelly S., (2000), Acoustic Whale and Dolphin Survey off the Mullet Peninsula, Co. Mayo. Irish Naturalist’s Journal. 26(7/8) 251- 259.) Conor Ryan, Simon Berrow, Alessandro Pierini, Joanne O‘Brien, Ian O’Connor and David McGrath (2010) Inshore Boat-based Surveys for Cetaceans. Report to the National Parks and Wildlife Service. IWDG. pp.33. Primary logger on survey. Various feature stories on the marine environment, on developing Ireland's aquaculture industry, in Fish Farming International; on Ireland's fishing industry in the Irish Skipper, the Marine Times and Fishing News newspapers; and various stories on environmental matters in national newspapers and magazines in Ireland and the UK. (2015) Clew Bay seaweed cutters set up association Mayo News 13 Jan. (2013) Harbour Porpoises under threat from seismic survey in Killiney Bay (2010) Turbot farm gears up for market launch Intrafish Oct 2010 (2010) The job: virus hunter photo Financial Times 5 September 2010 (2010) Cruinnu na mBad brings a new cargo of tourism Afloat Nov 2010 (2009) Protest continues as Corrib offshore gas pipeline is laid August Inshore Ireland (2009) Government abandons model ICZM approach Inshore Ireland Feb 2009 (2008) Leachate: a risk or not? Inshore Ireland Feb 2008 (2008) Islands await firefighting report Inshore Ireland 2008 (2007) Incentives needed to reverse Islands population Inshore Ireland Dec 2007 (2007) Problems of offshore islands outlined Inshore Ireland Dec 2007 (2007) Shellfish farmers oppose leachate discharge in Clew Bay Inshore Ireland April (2007) Concerns over effluent discharge pipe in Broadhaven Bay SAC Inshore Ireland March (2007) Sound pollution threatens whales off Ireland Inshore Ireland March (2007) Authorities approve emergency leachate release into designated shellfish waters Inshore Ireland March 2007 (2007) Council seek permission to dispose leachate in Clew Bay Inshore Ireland (2007) Clare Island Pioneering organic salmon farming Inshore Ireland Oct 07

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(2007) Ireland’s environmental stewardship awarded red light status Inshore Ireland July (2007) Shellfish farmers voice concerns over threat to Clew Bay (2006) Government to review oil and gas licensing terms Inshore Ireland Dec 2006 (2006) No postmortem for Sperm whale Inshore Ireland 2006 (2006) Corrib Gas: consent before consultation? Inshore Ireland April 2006 (2006) The decline of Irish Drift netting Fishing News 8 Sept 06 (2006) Salmon season ends-maybe for good Fishing News August 06 (2006) Marine wildlife neglected as offshore drilling continues An Taisce magazine (2006) Classification regime heads up gigas oyster workshop Inshore Ireland July (2006) SEA Public consultation fails but licensing recommended Inshore Ireland (2006) Substantial safety margin provided recommendations are followed Inshore Ireland April 2006 (2006) Spring oyster harvest in Blacksod Bay Inshore Ireland April 2006 (2006) Irish system proving its worth Fish Farming International May 2006 (2006) Ireland neglects its marine biodiversity Inshore Ireland Feb 2006 (2006) Danger in Irish waters 05-11/1/06 Village magazine Jan 06 (2005) Tanzania invests in new marine institute Fish Farming International Oct 05 (2005) Net Loss BBC Wildlife magazine UK September05 (2005) Endangered giant turtle drowned in Clew Bay Village magazine August05 (2005) New Crabber for Ireland Fishing News UK July05 (2005) Aine Patricia new crabber joins mayo fleet Fishing News UK July05 (2005) New Crab Fishing Vessel for Mayo fisherman Marine Times July 05 (2005) Fishing vessel set adrift wrecked in Clew Bay Marine Times May05 (2005) New Sea Urchin farming system at ISA conference Marine Times May05 (2005) Urchin system launched at Irish meeting Fish Farming International April 05 (2005) Garda investigate Old Head boat vandalism Mayo News April05 (2005) Gama employees march for better pay - photo Village magazine April05 (2005) Tsunami aid gets through Fish News International UK March05 (2005) John Roche gunned down in Kilmainham-photo The Star March05 (2005) Budget Brian Cowen- photo Accountancy Ireland Feb05 (2005) Seafood producer’s oppose Council’s leachate disposal Marine Times Jan05 6 (2004) Corrib gas gets planning approval Marine Times Dec04 (2004) Mussel growers face huge waste bill Fish Farming International Dec04 (2004) Galway bay tragedy stuns fishing community Marine Times Oct04 (2004) Government undermines consensus ICZM in Bantry MarineTimes Oct.04 (2004) EU Commission pursues legal action against government Marine Times (2004) Shellfish industry goes from strength to strength Marine Times April 2004 (2004) Aquaculture big business in Canada Fish Farming International May04 (2004) Oil spill in Connemara Marine Times April 2004 (2004) Fogo Island Fishing Co-operative Marine Times March 2004 (2004) Gone but not forgotten Newfoundland’s Irish Ireland of the Welcomes March (2004) Marine Ecotourism whalewatching in Newfoundland Marine Times Jan. 2004 (2004) Irish Air Corps cannot meet the standard Marine Times Feb. 2004 (2003) Tagging giants Bluefin off Donegal, Irish Independent Magazine, 11/10/2003

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(2003) Lessons from the Coast of Death, Irish Independent Magazine, 26/4/2003 (2003) Spill could pass Ä1.1billion, Fish Farming International, April 2003 (2003) Mystery Seabird Deaths in Wexford, Marine Times, May 2003 (2003) Sceilig’s splinter of stone, Ireland of the Welcomes, Jan-Feb.2003 (2002) Erris fishermen withdraw from monitoring group, The Irish Skipper, Oct. (2002) Effluent outfall must move, fishermen, The Irish Skipper, July 2002 (2002) Consultation confused with participation? Fish Farming International, May (2002) A pale green light for Corrib, The Irish Skipper, May 2002 (2002) Integrated approach to development in Clew Bay, The Irish Skipper, April (2002) Irish oysters caused Hong Kong illness, Irish Times, 15/32002 (2002) The Mullet peninsula- at the mouth of the sea, Ireland of the Welcomes Jan. (2001) Mayo looks to the Shetland-Corrib Gas Field, Irish Times, 21/7/2001. Awarded John Healy National Print Journalism Award in 2001 for Corrib gas IT story (2001) Mayo fishermen concerned over Corrib Gas, The Irish Skipper, June 2001. (2001) Whale of a Time, Irish Independent Magazine, 23/7/2001. (2001) Bluefin Tuna Fishery Blossoms off Ireland, Fishing News, 30/3/2001. (2001) Yawl come back to Achill! (Achill yawls), Ireland of the Welcomes, Jan/Feb (2000) Shores of Distress, (marine tragedy) Irish Independent Magazine 4/11/2000. (2000) When is an island not an island? The Mayo News, 3/11/1999. (2000) The Hunt for Salmon (drift-netting at sea) Fishing News, 6/10/2000. (2000) Day of the Dolphin, Irish Independent Magazine, 9/9/2000. (2000) The crude cost of neglect on our coastline, Irish Examiner 13/7/2000. (2000) Atlantic Patrol aboard C252, The Mayo News, 31/5/2000. (1999) Clew Bay- what does it mean to you? The Mayo News, 7/7/1999. (1998) Government ignores Strategic Environmental Assessment,Western People15/7 (1995) Question over long term safety of sheep dips, The Mayo News, 14/6//1995. (1987) Eastward Ho! first Irish yacht to Leningrad since Russian revolution.

Thomas Joyce BA (Hons.) MA (Hons.)

Downhill Road, Ballyholan, Ballina, Co. Mayo

Mobile: +353 87 7177772

[email protected]

PERSONAL SUMMARY

Consultant with more than 12 continuous years of commercial and international experience in the environmental sector with exceptional technical, organisation and communication, skills. Core member of multi- disciplinary EIA, design, survey and installation teams for offshore and onshore wind farms, offshore oil and gas exploration, offshore and onshore cable installations, port and harbour developments, coastal protection works, offshore dredging projects and national road

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projects. Extensive working knowledge and understanding of marine installation methodologies for offshore infrastructure and of existing legislation, guidelines, planning issues and environmental decision making relating to the physical, biological and human environment in marine environments. Proven track record administering multiple projects and tasks simultaneously, and ensuring product delivery to the highest standards within targeted cost, schedule and compliance parameters. Demonstrated ability to lead and participate in diversified teams as well as take direction and follow procedure in dynamic and fast-paced environments.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

September 2014- Present: Principal Environmental Consultant, Geomara Ltd, Cois Cuain, Ballymanagh, Clarinbridge, Co. Galway.

July 2012 – July 2014: Maritime Project Manager, Headland Archaeology (UK) Ltd, 13 Jane Street, Edinburgh, EH6 5HE, Scotland.

January 2011 – July 2012: Senior Maritime Project Officer, Headland Archaeology (UK) Ltd, 13 Jane Street, Edinburgh, EH6 5HE, Scotland.

May 2007– November 2010: Senior Environmental Consultant, Moore Marine, Corporate House, Ballybrit Industrial Est., Ballybrit, Galway.

September 2005 – April 2004: Consultant, Valerie J Keeley Ltd. Archaeological Consultancy, Brehon House, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny.

October 2002 – December 2003: Site Assistant, Irish Archaeological Consultancy (IAC) Ltd.

Sample of recent projects (2008- 2015):

Renewable Energy and Electrical Transmission Projects:

America-Europe Connect Fibre Optic Cable Project, Killala Bay/ Atlantic Ocean.

Hibernia Fibre Optic Cable Project, Courtmacsherry Bay/ Celtic Sea.

Midleton Exploration Well, Block 49/11,Celtic Sea.

Marine Geophysical and Hydrographic Survey, Lough Derg, Co. Tipperary, Ireland.

Dunquin Exploration Well, 44/23-A, Porcupine Bank, Atlantic Ocean.

Ireland / UK, Eirgrid East – West Interconnector, Dublin to Anglesey, Irish Sea.

Western HVDC Link Marine Cable: North Channel/ Irish Sea.

North Sea Network Cable, England/ Scotland/ Norway, North Sea.

Portmarnock, Dublin, Ireland to Porth Dafarch, Anglesey, Wales, Sub-Sea Cable.

Triton Knoll Offshore Wind Farm, Transmission Works, Southern North Sea.

Islay Offshore Wind Farm, North Channel.

West of Islay Tidal Array, Offshore and Onshore Transmission Works.

Rampion Offshore Wind Farm, English Channel.

Kyle Rhea Tidal Array, Offshore/ Onshore Transmission Works, Isle of Skye, Scotland.

Firth of Forth Offshore Wind Farm, Offshore and Onshore Transmission Works.

Beatrice Offshore Wind Farm, Offshore and Onshore Transmission Works.

Moray Round 3 Zone Offshore Wind Farm, Offshore and Onshore Transmission Works.

Neart na Gaoithe, Offshore Wind Farm, Outer Firth of Forth, North Sea.

Sound of Islay Tidal Array, Sound of Islay, Scotland.

Isle of Lewis Wave Array, Scotland.

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Port & Harbour Developments:

Dunmore East Fishery Harbour, Co. Waterford, Republic of Ireland.

Outer Berth Port of Leith, Inner Firth of Forth, Scotland.

Dales Voe Oil Decommissioning Base, Shetland Island.

Aberdeen Harbour, Scotland.

Tyne Dock, Newcastle, England.

Jamestown Wharf, St Helena, South Atlantic.

Foryd Harbour and River Clwyd Estuary, Rhyl, Wales.

Inisbofin Coastal Protection and Pier Improvement Works, Inishbofin Island, Co Galway.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Joint Nature Conservation Committee Marine Mammal Observer Training Certificate.

Joint Nature Conservation Committee Passive Acoustic Monitoring Training Certificate.

Extensive working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook and Explorer;

Proficient in ArcGIS production of illustrations and figures to report standard. PADI Open Water Diver. Basic Offshore Safety Induction & Emergency Training (BOSIET). STCW 95 Department of Transport Approved Survival at Sea Certificate. ENG1 Seafarers Medical. FAS Safe Pass. Bond Solon Expert Witness Training Courses - ‘Courtroom Skills’ and ‘Cross-

Examination Day’. Full clean driving license.

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Documents

5 Monitoring Summary / Marine Mammal Monitoring Report · DGPS Differentially Corrected Global Positioning System DP Dynamic Positioning DPR Daily Progress Report DSP Digital Signal