Desktop Studies
SAMS assimilates existing data on marine mammal and basking shark occurrence, abundance and distribution in and proximal to any proposed development sites in Desktop Studies for developers and regulators
Our findings are viewed relative to the specific strengths and weaknesses of the survey methods, validity and age of data sources and framed in a wider Scottish perspective, as well as in terms of species conservation designations (WRT UK & European legislation). Relevant species are considered in terms of their potential vulnerability to construction, operation and decommissioning activities associated with potential device and development sites.
