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

Normandeau Associates Inc (2018). Digital Aerial Baseline Survey of Marine Wildlife in Support of Offshore Wind Energy Fall 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 Fall survey for the NYSERDA offshore planning area (OPA) was started on 9 November 2018 and completed on 27 November 2018. Delay in completion was caused by weather conditions and aircraft maintenance, and the survey window spanned 2.5 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.