Review of reef effects of offshore windfarm structures and potential for enhancement and mitigation
Reference Number
ME1107
Title
Review of reef effects of offshore windfarm structures and potential for enhancement and mitigation
Status
Completed
Energy Categories
Renewable Energy Sources(Wind Energy)
Research Types
Basic and strategic applied research
Science and Technology Fields
BIOLOGICAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES (Biological Sciences)
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES (Earth Systems and Environmental Sciences)
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES (Earth Systems and Environmental Sciences)
UKERC Cross Cutting Characterisation
Sociological economical and environmental impact of energy (Environmental dimensions)
Sociological economical and environmental impact of energy (Policy and regulation)
Sociological economical and environmental impact of energy (Policy and regulation)
Principal Investigator
Project Contact
DTI
DTI
Award Type
Standard
Funding Source
DEFRA
Start Date
01 February 2006
End Date
31 December 2006
Duration
12 months
Total Grant Value
£34,888
Industrial Sectors
No relevance to Underpinning Sectors
Region
London
Programme
Web Site
Objectives
Objectives not supplied
Abstract
Objectives The aim of the project is to provide a scientifically credible review of two aspects of the physical presence of windfarm structures: 1. the likely reefs effects on fish, shellfish and other marine biota 2. the potential to enhance the reef effect for commercial species Key Customer Purpose This project is needed to inform debate about the potential positive and negative local and regional reef effects of offshore windfarm developments, and to contribute to the EIA and consent assessment process.
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19/12/11
