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Reference Number	ME1106
Title	Statistical basis for seabed benthic monitoring as a tool for environmental management in the offshore windfarm industry
Status	Completed
Energy Categories	Renewable Energy Sources(Wind Energy) 100%;
Research Types	Basic and strategic applied research 100%
Science and Technology Fields	SOCIAL SCIENCES (Politics and International Studies) 10%; BIOLOGICAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES (Biological Sciences) 50%; ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES (Earth Systems and Environmental Sciences) 40%;
UKERC Cross Cutting Characterisation	Sociological economical and environmental impact of energy (Environmental dimensions) 90%; Sociological economical and environmental impact of energy (Policy and regulation) 10%;
Principal Investigator	Project Contact No email address given DTI
Award Type	Standard
Funding Source	DEFRA
Start Date	01 March 2007
End Date	30 July 2007
Duration	4 months
Total Grant Value	£33,318
Industrial Sectors	No relevance to Underpinning Sectors
Region	London
Programme
Investigators	Principal Investigator	Project Contact , DTI (99.999%)
	Other Investigator	Project Contact , University of Hull (0.001%)
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Objectives	Objectives not supplied
Abstract	Objectives The study aims are to: · review and evaluate the ability of currently applied or recommended benthic survey strategies to detect and monitor the anticipated diffuse and subtle effects of windfarm construction and operation in shallow water area with high natural variability in sediment and biological conditions. · develop guidance for government and developers on suitable benthic biological effects monitoring strategies for offshore windfarms. Key Customer Purpose Offshore windfarm developments represent a new industry and therefore have a limited track record of understanding actual environmental effects. Such understanding is essential for robust government consenting processes.
Publications	(none)
Final Report	(none)
Added to Database	16/12/11