Monitoring the effects of sea farm Westdiep on the avifauna (EVINBO)
Details
On 9 December 2020, Codevco V BV received an environmental permit for the installation and operation of a nearshore aquaculture project off the coast of Nieuwpoort in Zone C, located in the Birds Directive area.The offshore farm will be built in phases over the period 2021-2028. The environmental impact assessment shows that there may be disruptive effects on seabirds, and habitat loss for certain species.
Through a monitoring programme, we are investigating the attraction or avoidance behaviour of birds, as a result of the exploitation and increased ship traffic.
| Status | Running |
|---|---|
| Actual start/end date | 26/11/2021 - 31/12/2031 |
Teams
INBO Research theme(s)
- Protected nature
Tags
- birds_directive
- bird