CMAR - Coastal Marine Applied Research: Projects
Example consultancy projects undertaken by the group

B-Scan: Beach bed-level Scanner
Location: West Bay, Dorset
Project dates: August 2019–October 2020
Clients: Environment Agency
“Almost anywhere with a Beach Management Plan (BMP) could benefit from this technique, particularly when it can be linked to specific trigger points as defined in the BMP, which automatically feedback alerts to a user base" Martin Davies, Environment AgencyPDF of the case study
Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Project dates: May 2018–December 2019
Clients: Auckland Council and Surf Life Saving Northern Regions
“Our increased understanding of beach hazards, has ensured that SLSNZ can effectively communicate the dangers of rip currents and wind conditions to the general public.”
PDF of the case study
Location: River Tamar, UK
Project dates: April 2017–December 2017
Clients: National Trust
Location: Boscastle, Cornwall
Project dates: October 2019 – March 2020
Clients: National Trust
"CMAR was the perfect organisation for this project. The research has delivered tangible results which we can use to inform our management of this property in the face of future climate change."PDF of the case study
Location: Westward Ho!, North Devon
Project dates: December 2019 – January 2020
Clients: Natural England
“This report has provided us and others with robust evidence to base future positive coastal management decisions on. The monitoring and data presented has helped advance the understanding of this feature and what likely change will happen in future epochs.”
Location: South Hams, Devon
Project dates: May 2020
Client: private homeowner
“Many thanks for your expert, comprehensive and fast response to my request, I'm very grateful to you for turning the report around so quickly.”PDF of the case study
Location: various
Project dates: 2014–present
Clients: local councils, land owners, coroners
Location: Chiswell Beach, Portland, UK
Project dates: December 2017–March 2018
Clients: Environment Agency
‘‘The work produced by CMAR was well presented and considered excellent value for money. It has enabled the Environment Agency to better understand the flood impacts at Chiswell, improve our incident management training and provide the evidence base to improve our flood forecasting criteria.’’
Location: Co. Clare, Ireland
Project dates: August 2016–October 2017
Clients: Electricity Supply Board of Ireland
Location: Exmouth Seafront, UK
Project dates: March 2018
Clients: Lewis Brown Chartered Land Surveyors
Location: Tamar estuary, Plymouth, UK
Project dates: October 2017
Clients: Geo Consulting Engineering Ltd.
Location: Ventnor Haven, UK
Project dates: December 2016–February 2017
Clients: Royal Haskoning DHV
"Great work you did there CMAR and great to work with you on such a complex issue."PDF of the case study
Location: Scotland, UK
Project dates: June 2016–August 2016
Clients: CREW, Scotland’s Centre of Expertise for Waters, and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA)
"CMAR provided us with high quality advice with an excellent understanding of our requirements. The work was delivered on time and to a high standard. I would have no hesitation in recommending the team. Many thanks!"
Location: Desk-based study
Project dates: October 2014–July 2015
Client: Royal National Lifeboat Institution
Location: Bournemouth, UK
Project dates: October 2012
Clients: Royal National Lifeboat Institution and the UK Met Office
Location: Fistral beach, Newquay, UK
Project dates: December 2014
Client: Geo Consulting Engineering
Location: South Efford
Project dates: 2012–2016
Client: Environment Agency
Location: Perranporth, Cornwall, UK.
Project dates: May 2014
Client: Southampton University
Location: Boscombe, Bournemouth, UK
Project dates: May 2010
Client: Bournemouth Borough Council