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MR7.2.1 Collision Risk: A Brief Review of Available Information on Behaviour of Mammals and Birds in High Tidal Energy Areas

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Title: MR7.2.1 Collision Risk: A Brief Review of Available Information on Behaviour of Mammals and Birds in High Tidal Energy Areas
Author:
Onoufriou, J.; Thompson, D.
Publication Date:
Document Number:
MMSS/001/11
Pages:
9
Affiliation
Sea Mammal Research Unit (SMRU)
Sponsoring Organization:
Scottish Government
Technology:
Tidal, Marine Energy
Stressor:
Collision
Receptor:
Marine Mammals, Birds
Language:
English

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Onoufriou, J.; Thompson, D. (2015). MR7.2.1 Collision Risk: A Brief Review of Available Information on Behaviour of Mammals and Birds in High Tidal Energy Areas (Report No. MMSS/001/11). Report by Sea Mammal Research Unit (SMRU). Report for Scottish Government.
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AB - The large body of published literature focusing on the movement, habitat preference and behaviour of marine birds and mammals was examined for evidence of overlap of marine mammals and birds with sites with potential for tidal energy generation developments. From the review it is clear that there is a wide range of species that use areas of high tidal energy and there is confirmation of the overlap between ecologically important mammal and bird populations with possible tidal turbine sites.
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PB - Sea Mammal Research Unit (SMRU)
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LA - English
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Abstract

The large body of published literature focusing on the movement, habitat preference and behaviour of marine birds and mammals was examined for evidence of overlap of marine mammals and birds with sites with potential for tidal energy generation developments. From the review it is clear that there is a wide range of species that use areas of high tidal energy and there is confirmation of the overlap between ecologically important mammal and bird populations with possible tidal turbine sites.