The effects of underwater noise on the achievement of Good Environmental Status in UK waters
This Climate Action Community & EPIC webinar will explore the findings of a recent project undertaken by ABPmer for the Office for Environmental Protection, which was to review of the effects of underwater noise on the achievement of Good Environmental Status (GES).
The impacts of underwater noise on marine sensitive species will be explored alongside a review of current and future trends of noise (which no doubt involves expanding offshore wind!). Recommendations will be made as to how underwater noise can be better managed across the UK to achieve GES. Finally, examples of innovative mitigation techniques will be explored, before the floor opens up for questions.
This event is free and open for all to attend.
Speakers
Andriana Michaeloudis (BSc, RSci), ABPmer
Andriana is a marine consultant at ABPmer, with over five years of experience, and a keen interest in marine ecology and underwater noise. Andriana has experience working on a variety of projects including on environmental assessments, on marine spatial planning, and in to support the consenting of offshore windfarms.
Tania Davey, Principal Consultant, ABPmer
Tania Davey is a Principal Consultant with over 14 years of experience working in sustainable marine development. She has collaborated on topics such as underwater noise management, spatial planning and prioritisation, and conducting plan and project level assessments. Other areas of expertise include undertaking extensive policy and casework for offshore wind development.
Dr Elena San Martin, Associate, ABPmer
Dr Elena San Martin is a marine ecologist with over 19 years’ experience in marine environmental consultancy. She specialises in the assessment of underwater noise and vibration on marine fauna and has led technical underwater noise assessments involving acoustic modelling for a range of marine development projects. She has recently completed the underwater noise assessment for the Solent Gateway Marine Project, and Immingham Eastern Ro-Ro Terminal.
About the Climate Action Community & EPIC
The event is hosted by the Climate Action Community & Environmental Policy Implementation Community (EPIC) at the IES.
You can join the Climate Action Community by emailing Ethny Childs (ethny@the-ies.org).
You can join EPIC here. Please note that all environmental professionals working in local authorities can join EPIC for free.
