GB-Lowestoft: Cefas RFQ for Improved understanding of underwater collision risks and avoidance of marine renewable energy devices for birds while diving

Bird mortality from collisions is a major ecological concern associated with marine renewables. Collisions with wind turbines during flight has been the focus of interest although the interaction of diving birds with submerged renewables is also of interest. Data on the factors influencing collision risk and bird fatality are sparse particularly for diving birds.