Avoid major migration corridors and sensitive habitats#
Sector: Offshore renewable energy - Planning and site selection
Classification: MPA - Socio-ecosystem MPA - Management process
Description#
Site selection and review process to avoid major migration corridors and sensitive habitats. Example: set up on-board observers to prevent disturbance to visible migrating marine species (turtles, marine mammals, etc.)
Notes
Pegorelli et al. (2024). Guideline for the strategic and spatial measures for the nature inclusive operation of blue economy sectors – ESE 3 (Deliverable – D4.2., under the WP4 of MSP4BIO project (GA n° 101060707)).
External sources#
Cape Breton Coastal Region inclusive of the Bras d’Or Lakes Biosphere Region: https://oera.ca/research/marine-renewable-energy-background-report-support-strategic-environmental-assessment-sea