ORCID
- Sheehan, Emma: 0000-0002-1066-8237
- Gall, Sarah: 0000-0002-1187-3267
- Attrill, Martin: 0000-0002-4039-031X
Abstract
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.
DOI
10.1155/2013/906180
Publication Date
2013-01-01
Publication Title
The Scientific World Journal
Volume
2013
ISSN
2356-6140
Organisational Unit
School of Biological and Marine Sciences
First Page
1
Last Page
8
Recommended Citation
Sheehan, E. V., Gall, S., Cousens, S., & Attrill, M. (2013) 'Epibenthic Assessment of a Renewable Tidal Energy Site', The Scientific World Journal, 2013, pp. 1-8. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/906180
