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Seabird Mapping & Sensitivity Tool (SeaMaST)

Summary

SeaMaST provides evidence on the use of sea areas by seabirds and inshore waterbirds in English territorial waters, mapping their relative sensitivity to offshore wind farm and wave/tidal energy developments. Data were compiled from offshore boat and aerial observer surveys spanning the period 1979–2012. The data were analysed using distance analysis and Density Surface Modelling to produce predicted bird densities across a grid covering English territorial waters at a resolution of 3 km x 3 km. Coefficients of Variation were estimated for each grid cell density, as an indication of confidence in predictions. Offshore wind farm sensitivity scores were compiled for seabird species using English territorial waters in breeding and non-breeding seasons, according to the BDMPS (Biologically Defined Minimum Population Scales) project (http://publications.naturalengland.org.uk/publication/6427568802627584). The comparative risks to each species of collision with turbines and displacement from operational turbines were reviewed and scored separately, and the scores were multiplied by the bird density estimates to produce relative sensitivity maps.

Use limitation statement

There are no public access constraints to this data. Use of this data is subject to the licence identified.

Attribution statement

Attribution statement: © Natural England copyright [Year], reproduced with the permission of the Crown Estate, Joint Nature Conservation Committee, and the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust

Technical information

Update frequency

irregular

Lineage

All details in: Bradbury, G.et al. (2014). Mapping Seabird Sensitivity to Offshore Wind Farms. PLOS One 9, 1-17. http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0106366

Spatial information

Geographic extent

  • Latitude from: 47.45 to 56.61
  • Longitude from: -10.77 to 3.37
Metadata information

Language

English

Metadata identifier

46e97c45-0cee-4e34-bf21-531c66c8f549


Published by

Natural England


Dataset reference dates

Creation date

01 May 2013

Revision date

01 March 2017

Publication date

N/A

Period

  • From: Invalid Date
  • To: Invalid Date

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