A local law firm has donated funds to trial a pioneering sea water testing kit in local waters.
The equipment will be used by La Société Guernesiaise and other community researchers to measure key indicators in the sea such as acidity, temperature and salinity.
Mourant Guernsey’s Managing Partner, John Lewis, said it sought to help as part of its commitment to supporting healthy oceans.
“We’re proud to support La Société Guernesiaise in introducing this innovative sea water testing kit, which will provide valuable data to help monitor and preserve Guernsey’s marine environment,” he said.
“At Mourant, we’re committed to giving back to the communities where we live and work, and this project is a meaningful way to contribute to the long-term sustainability of our local environment.”
Nicky Harris, from the Marine Biology Section of La Société Guernesiaise, added that the equipment will help to expand an eelgrass research project.
“The equipment allows us to investigate how different bays vary in their temperature, salinity and total dissolved solids among other factors, and how this relates to the health and growth of the different eelgrass beds,” she said.
“There is always natural variation between bays, but the influence of human activities, including run-off and pollutants, together with climate factors, can also be monitored and analysed this way, paving the way for targeted recommendations to help the beds thrive to their fullest potential.”