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Project Code [RDD/00670]

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Project title

CETUS � Cetacean, Elasmobranch, Turtle and Seabird distributional modelling platform supporting the sustainable development of offshore renewable energy

Primary Funding Agency

Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland

Co-Funding Organisation(s)

n/a

Lead Organisation

University College Cork (UCC)

Lead Applicant

n/a

Project Abstract

To understand the potential interactions between megafauna (e.g.,cetaceans, seabirds,and elasmobranchs) and ORE devices (by the year 2030 Irish maritime waters could contain 5GW) , CETUS aims to find and compile all available datasets on sensitive megafauna species and build a national standardised database which can support visualisation and mapping of species distributions.

Grant Approved

�857,401

Research Hub

Climate related research

Research Theme

Achieving climate neutrality by 2050.

Start Date

01/01/2022

Initial Projected Completion Date

01/01/2026