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On the Isles of Scilly the Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (IFCA) have used Ferryl coatings on an underwater camera array system, with excellent results.

The new camera system deployed by the IFCA utilises a "flying camera methodology", allowing study of sea-bed habitats and biological distribution in a non-destructive way.

The stainless steel frame is coated with Ferryl 401 Anticorrosive Transparent Coating, to protect against rust whilst maintaining the original colour of the steel. High strength, pressureresistant plastic tubes are used to control buoyancy of the apparatus. Coated with the yellow Ferryl 505 Anticorrosive Fluorescent Coating, these tubes make the apparatus visible underwater for improved safety.

Located off Lands End on the south-western tip of mainland England, The Isles of Scilly are a group of 200 granite islands and rocks, of which only five are inhabited.

What makes the islands so special is their designated status as a Conservation Area and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. A marine haven, the islands are home to ancient monuments, wetland sites, and Special Protection Areas. The islands are famous for rare birds and wildlife, as well as sandbanks between islands making it possible to walk between islands at low tide.

The IFCA's high-tech camera system includes the camera itself with backlight compensation technology to give exceptional picture quality, a water-proof video-recording system, an underwater laser and software that calculates pressure, temperature, salinity and density.

Since Ferryl products are specially designed for the marine environment, they were an ideal choice for this special application. Ferryl is excited to be part of this special project on the Isles of Scilly.