Epibenthic Assessment of a Renewable Tidal Energy Site
Joint Authors
Sheehan, Emma V.
Gall, Sarah C.
Cousens, Sophie L.
Attrill, Martin J.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-02-06
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Medicine
Information Technology and Computer Science
Abstract EN
Concern over global climate change as a result of fossil fuel use has resulted in energy production from renewable sources.
Marine renewable energy devices provide clean electricity but can also cause physical disturbance to the local environment.
There is a considerable paucity of ecological data at potential marine renewable energy sites that is needed to assess potential future impacts and allow optimal siting of devices.
Here, we provide a baseline benthic survey for the Big Russel in Guernsey, UK, a potential site for tidal energy development.
To assess the suitability of proposed sites for marine renewable energy in the Big Russel and to identify potential control sites, we compared species assemblages and habitat types.
This baseline survey can be used to select control habitats to compare and monitor the benthic communities after installation of the device and contribute towards the optimal siting of any future installation.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Sheehan, Emma V.& Gall, Sarah C.& Cousens, Sophie L.& Attrill, Martin J.. 2013. Epibenthic Assessment of a Renewable Tidal Energy Site. The Scientific World Journal،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1013111
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Sheehan, Emma V.…[et al.]. Epibenthic Assessment of a Renewable Tidal Energy Site. The Scientific World Journal No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1013111
American Medical Association (AMA)
Sheehan, Emma V.& Gall, Sarah C.& Cousens, Sophie L.& Attrill, Martin J.. Epibenthic Assessment of a Renewable Tidal Energy Site. The Scientific World Journal. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1013111
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1013111