GB-Lowestoft: Cefas RFQ for Improved understanding of underwater collision risks and avoidance of marine renewable energy devices for birds while diving

NOTE: This notice was updated on 21 August 2018 for the following reason: Extension to tendering window - tender now closes on Monday 6th September 2018 at 5pmBird mortality from collisions is a major ecological concern associated with marine renewables. Collisions with wind turbines during flight has been the focus of interest although the interaction of diving birds with submerged renewables is also of interest. Data on the factors influencing collision risk and bird fatality are sparse particularly for diving birds.