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Biological Evaluation Effects of Bathymetric Surveys Required for Wave Energy Conversion Testing Facilities Planned for Kaneohe Bay and Pauwela (Maui)

Abstract

This document considers the Biological Evaluation of the effects due to the performance of High-Resolution-Multibeam-Surveys. These are required to provide detailed bathymetry as input to the process of site selection, mooring design and submarine power cable route design for wave energy conversion devices. In addition, the survey information is required as input to the environmental impact studies that would be required for EAs and/or EISs. The bathymetric surveys would be performed in nearshore marine waters off Pa’uwela (north-central) Maui and just outside Kaneohe Bay, Oahu. 

This document is related to the U.S. Navy Wave Energy Test Site (WETS) Project Site.