• Title: NatureScot Research Report 419: Abundance and behaviour of cetaceans and basking sharks in the Pentland Firth and Orkney waters
• Summary:In the light of proposed offshore energy developments in the Pentland Firth and Orkney Waters, a review was conducted of sightings information for cetaceans and basking sharks. Gaps in current knowledge were identified, and recommendations made on how to interpret or use the data available in the context of providing appropriate advice to regulators on potential interactions between these marine animals and renewable devices.
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Summary: In the light of proposed offshore energy developments in the Pentland Firth and Orkney Waters, a review was conducted of sightings information for cetaceans and basking sharks. Gaps in current knowledge were identified, and recommendations made on how to interpret or use the data available in the context of providing appropriate advice to regulators on potential interactions between these marine animals and renewable devices.

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Record Creation Date: 11th September 2019 13:48

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Keywords: cetaceans, basking sharks, Pentland Firth, Orkney, offshore windfarms

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Author: Evans, P.G.H., Baines, M.E. & Coppock, J.

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