Assessing the effects of tidal stream marine renewable energy on seabirds: A conceptual framework

MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN

卷:157

Review

Isaksson, Natalie¹  Masden, Elizabeth A.¹  Williamson, Benjamin J.¹  Costagliola-Ray, Melissa M.¹  Slingsby, James¹  Houghton, Jonathan D. R.²  Wilson, Jared³ 

[1] Univ Highlands & Isl, North Highland Coll, Environm Res Inst, Ormlie Rd, Thurso KW14 7EE, Scotland

[2] Queens Univ Belfast, Sch Biol Sci, Belfast BT9 7BL, Antrim, North Ireland

[3] Marine Lab, Marine Scotland Sci, 375 Victoria Rd, Aberdeen AB11 9DB, Scotland

关键词: Collision risk;    Displacement;    Habitat use;    Environmental impact assessment;    Monitoring;    Tidal energy device;   

DOI  :  10.1016/j.marpolbul.2020.111314

来源: Elsevier

【 摘 要 】

We are at a crossroads where many nation states, including the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK), are committing to increased electricity production from green energy, of which tidal stream marine renewable energy is one such resource. However, many questions remain regarding the effects of tidal energy devices on marine wildlife, including seabirds, of which the UK has internationally important numbers. Guidelines are lacking on how best to use both well-established and novel survey methods to assess seabird use of tidal flow areas, leading to a data-rich but information poor (DRIP) situation. This review provides a conceptual framework for assessing the effects of tidal stream energy devices on seabirds, summarises current knowledge and highlights knowledge gaps. Finally, recommendations are given for how best to pursue knowledge on this topic.

【 授权许可】

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