Terrestrial and Marine Ecology Surveys in Tunisia
Ecology surveys in Tunisia describe a site’s habitats and species before a project, for the EIE (environmental impact assessment) or for lender requirements. AHEC’s ecologists carry out land and marine surveys, assess impacts and propose avoidance, mitigation and offset measures, taking into account protected areas, wetlands (Ramsar sites), the Mediterranean coast, IFC PS6 and World Bank ESS6.
Our services in Tunisia
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Terrestrial ecology
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What lives on and around the site, season by season.
- Flora surveys and vegetation mapping
- Fauna surveys: mammals, reptiles and amphibians
- Camera traps and Sherman traps
- Bird and migration surveys (Cap Bon migration corridor, wetlands)
- Bat surveys with acoustic detectors
- Protected species and sensitive habitats
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Mediterranean marine ecology
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For ports, dredging, outfalls and coastal projects.
- Posidonia seagrass and coralligenous habitat assessment
- Benthic surveys and sediment sampling (Van Veen grab)
- Phytoplankton and zooplankton
- Diver and underwater video (ROV) surveys
- Seawater quality (Niskin bottle)
- Fish, turtles and marine mammals
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Biodiversity and lender requirements
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The deliverables required for IFC, AfDB, EBRD or World Bank-financed projects.
- Critical habitat assessment (IFC PS6 / World Bank ESS6)
- Biodiversity baseline reports and GIS packages
- Biodiversity management and offset plans
- Pre-construction ecological clearance and tree translocation
References in Tunisia
- Habitat mapping, flora and fauna inventories and critical habitat assessment (ESS6, PS6) – 130 km line, STEG, 2026
- Bathymetric survey and sediment sampling – Bekalta fishing port, APIP, Monastir, 2025
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Frequently asked questions
Why does an impact assessment need an ecological baseline?
It describes the habitats and species present before the project, identifies protected species and sensitive areas, and lets us propose suitable avoidance and mitigation measures.
Do you carry out marine surveys?
Yes: sediment sampling, Posidonia seagrass monitoring, plankton, underwater video and seawater quality, for ports, dredging and coastal projects.
How many field seasons are needed?
It depends on the species and the file’s requirements: one visit may be enough for a small site, while migratory birds or bats often need several seasons.
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