Protocol for mitigation of marine mammal disturbance and injury at EMEC test sites

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Title: Protocol for mitigation of marine mammal disturbance and injury at EMEC test sites

Author:

European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC)

Publication Date:

June 3, 2019

Affiliation

European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC)

Technology:

Marine Energy

Receptor:

Marine Mammals

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Citation

European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) (2019). Protocol for mitigation of marine mammal disturbance and injury at EMEC test sites. Report by European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC).

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Abstract

This document provides the Marine Mammal Recording SOP074, Protocol for mitigation of marine mammal disturbance and injury at EMEC test sites.

Purpose: To provide a consistent methodology for mitigating against disturbance and injury, including observing and recording marine mammals, when undertaking site operations at the EMEC test facilities. This method requires clear communication channels to be maintained between the observer and the marine operations lead.