Digital Aerial Baseline Survey of Marine Wildlife in Support of Offshore Wind Energy Summer 2017 Taxonomic Analysis Summary Report

Normandeau Associates Inc (2018). Digital Aerial Baseline Survey of Marine Wildlife in Support of Offshore Wind Energy Summer 2017 Taxonomic Analysis Summary Report. Report by Normandeau Associates Inc. Report for New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA).

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Abstract

The second summer survey for the NYSERDA offshore planning area (OPA) was started on 6 August 2017 and completed on 21 August 2017. Delay in completion was caused by erratic weather conditions and the survey window spanned 2 weeks. Data users should bear this in mind when evaluating seasonal patterns. These surveys are designed to characterize the usage of the area by marine fauna to aid in the planning for offshore wind.