TY - JOUR
TI - Assessing the effects of tidal stream marine renewable energy on seabirds: A conceptual framework
AU - Isaksson, N
AU - Masden, E
AU - Williamson, B
AU - Costagliola-Ray, M
AU - Slingsby, J
AU - Houghton, J
AU - Wilson, J
T2 - Marine Pollution Bulletin
AB - 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.
DA - 2020/08//
PY - 2020
VL - 157
SP - 111314
UR - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0025326X2030432X
DO - 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2020.111314
LA - English
KW - Marine Energy
KW - Tidal
KW - Collision
KW - Displacement
KW - Birds
KW - Seabirds
ER -