In:
Journal of Applied Ecology, Wiley, Vol. 53, No. 6 ( 2016-12), p. 1653-1666
Abstract:
Atlantic puffins’ strong association with fast horizontal current speeds indicates that they are particularly likely to interact with installations during breeding seasons. Any post‐installation monitoring and mitigation measures should therefore focus on this species and season. The multi‐species associations with high turbulence and downward vertical currents, which often coincide with fast horizontal current speeds, also highlight useful pre‐installation mitigation measures via the omission of devices from these areas, reducing the overall likelihood of interactions. Environmental impact assessments (EIA) generally involve once‐a‐month surveys across 2‐year periods. However, the approaches used in this study show that more focussed surveys can greatly benefit management strategies aiming to reduce the likelihood of negative impacts by facilitating the development of targeted mitigation measures. It is therefore recommended that these approaches contribute towards EIA within development sites.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0021-8901
,
1365-2664
DOI:
10.1111/jpe.2016.53.issue-6
DOI:
10.1111/1365-2664.12646
Language:
English
Publisher:
Wiley
Publication Date:
2016
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2020408-5
detail.hit.zdb_id:
410405-5
SSG:
12
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