Marine

Interim Population Consequences of Disturbance (PCOD) Framework published

July 1, 2015 by Marine Scotland Communications No Comments | Category Collaborations, Marine Directorate Science

A team of scientists from across the University of St Andrews has developed a new desktop tool for assessing the impact of noise from human disturbance, such as offshore wind development on marine mammal populations – the Population Consequences of Disturbance (PCOD) Framework.

The steering committee for the project was chaired by Dr. Ian Davies, Renewables and Energy Programme Manager at Marine Scotland Science and the publication and he said:

“The publication of this model provides a new framework is a significant step forward in our ability to assess acoustic risks to marine mammals. However, it is very much an interim measure; it is expected that it will be further refined and built upon over time as more evidence becomes available. The interim PCOD model is a novel tool that will allow further insight into the potential impacts of disturbance on marine mammal populations. For now, it’s important that renewable energy project developers considering using the Interim PCOD approach seek advice from the SNCBs and/or regulators at an early stage.”

More Information

• Read More about the tool

Comments