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A current synthesis on the effects of electric and magnetic fields emitted by submarine power cables on invertebrates

Abstract

  • Submarine power cables produce both magnetic and electric fields.
  • Marine invertebrate species inhabit the benthic or sediment compartment where cables emissions would be the strongest.
  • Studies are scarce and invertebrate sensitivity to both natural and artificial sources of magnetic and electric fields is poorly documented.
  • Marine invertebrates should prioritised in future research studies according to their proximity to the cable and the duration of their exposure.