Electromagnetic Field Effects on Marine Life

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This Educational Research Brief summarizes the existing understanding of potential effects of electromagnetic fields (EMF) on marine life in offshore wind areas. The Brief summarizes how some species sense and respond to EMF and focuses on how EMF from offshore wind farms may interact with marine life. The focus is on species relevant to development on the U.S. Atlantic and Pacific Coasts.

The Brief was reviewed by external subject matter experts (Dr. Andrew Gill, Centre for Environment, Fisheries, and Aquaculture Science; Dr. Zoe Hutchison, University of St. Andrews) and the SEER Science and Technical (S&T) Advisory Committee. These subject matter experts also participated in a panel discussion during the SEER Webinar on Electromagnetic Fields & Vessel Collision: Effects on Marine Life from Offshore Wind Energy.

Electromagnetic Field Effects on Marine Life

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The table below contains the relevant literature to this summary.

Title Author Date Content Type Technology Stressor Receptor
Highly directional swimming by scalloped hammerhead sharks, Sphyrna lewini, and subsurface irradiance, temperature, bathymetry, and geomagnetic field Klimley, A. Journal Article Marine Energy Attraction, Avoidance, EMF Fish
Frequency characteristics of skate electroreceptive central neurons responding to electrical and magnetic stimulation Andrianov, Y., Broun, G., Il'inskii, O., Muraveiko, V. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wind Energy EMF Fish, Demersal Fish
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