It was carrying out Ground Investigation Work, comprising of Vibrocore sampling and Cone Penetration Tests, (fully equipped with a crane). This work was put out for tender back in April 2004, before the Inquiry Inspector’s report had been finalised and before the Welsh Assembly had made a decision on Scarweather.

We believe the scope of the work was to sink around 40, 25m deep bore holes, to sample strata etc.

We had a report from one of the surfers at Rest Bay (closest beach to Scarweather) on Friday, that he had met a couple of regular walkers. They said that they had seen a Harbour Porpoise washed up on Sker Beach, with its belly ripped open.

A couple of us tried to find it last night, but were unable to do so. It is quite a big area and we may have missed it. The surfer says he sees the walkers most days, so he will ask them again when he sees them. It's a pity we were unable to find it, as we were armed with a digital camera and tape measure. It would have made a good story. Harbour Porpoises are on the European red list of endangered species, and it is a serious offence, under European Law to disturb them in any way, especially during the breeding season (March to August)

As well as being a significant area for porpoises, there is a huge amount of maritime heritage down there, which has never been explored because the area is too turbid.
I don't think CADW will be too pleased if they were not consulted.

We have asked all the relevant agencies if they were aware of this work, we are still awaiting a response.