TY - RPRT
TI - A Review of Biodiversity Data Needs and Monitoring Protocols for the Offshore Wind Energy Sector in the Baltic Sea and North Sea
AU - Stephenson, P
AB - The report identifies the "main pressures and impacts placed on biodiversity by OWE  and associated grids and the main monitoring methods and protocols used". Based on these observations and their assessment, the report formulates recommendations for the "minimum biodiversity monitoring required".Some of the key findings of the study are the following:Adopt common core indicators: Standardised data, indicators and monitoring protocols are vital building blocks towards a better protection of marine wildlife when planning and operating offshore wind sites.Use harmonised monitoring methods: Data sharing and collaboration are fundamental to better practices at every level.Adopt a set of key monitoring principles and approaches and harmonise technology usage: Fit-for-purpose monitoring programmes foster mutual learning and streamlined research.Conduct research: Research efforts should center around testing new technologies to improve monitoring focus and effectiveness.Enhance regional and sectorial collaboration for data-driven decision-making and improvement of biodiversity protection in the offshore wind energy sector.
DA - 2021/10//
PY - 2021
SP - 100
PB - Renewables Grid Initiative
UR - https://renewables-grid.eu/publications/study-offshore-biodiversity.html?L=0
LA - English
KW - Wind Energy
KW - Fixed Offshore Wind
KW - Floating Offshore Wind
KW - Attraction
KW - Avoidance
KW - Collision
KW - Displacement
KW - EMF
KW - Entanglement
KW - Habitat Change
KW - Noise
KW - Bats
KW - Birds
KW - Fish
KW - Invertebrates
KW - Marine Mammals
KW - Physical Environment
KW - Sediment Transport
KW - Water Quality
ER -