The seismic survey covered an area sensitive for its marine life including cetaceans and turtles. The area also hosts some of Bahrain's most important shrimping grounds within Bahrain's territorial waters. PHE Gulf's work included conducting an extensive consultation programme with government ministries and NGO's to ensure that the ecological sensitivity of the area was recognized and that the survey programme minimized interference with the Bahrain's historic shrimping industry. For further information Simon Chamberlayne + 973 1753 3259 simon@ phegulf. com. bh Offshore seismic acquisition programme in the Arabian Gulf PTTEP Bahrain commissioned Posford Haskoning Environment Gulf to carry out an Environmental Impact Assessment for an offshore seismic acquisition programme of over 540 km in Bahrain's territorial waters. edition 1 2010 range international Range International is a Royal Haskoning publication. This digital magazine in English is intended for business contacts and other interested parties worldwide. In addition, Royal Haskoning publishes a corporate edition in Dutch ( Range) and an edition geared towards the United Kingdom ( Range UK). The latest editions of these magazines can be read at any time at: www. royalhaskoning. com Editor: Suzanne Hendriksen, Marketing & Communications, Royal Haskoning Copywriting: Sheng Chi Communications, Westra Redactionele Producties, Marketing & Communications Royal Haskoning Design & layout: Charles Whalley Advertising Ltd We always welcome comments from our readers. If you have any questions or feedback about anything you have read in Range, then please email: range@ royalhaskoning. com For further information about Royal Haskoning, please visit our corporate website at: www. royalhaskoning. com