Survey Other Start

Environmental baseline marine measurement campaigns for the Centre Manche area, relevant to the Centre Manche 2 offshore wind project, began in May 2022. The campaigns were undertaken to characterise the initial state of the environment in the project zone. Activities included sampling and measurements for water and sediment quality, surveys of benthic habitats, and scientific fisheries campaigns. They also involved recording underwater noise, carrying out visual and vessel-based observations of seabirds and marine mammals, and conducting telemetry tracking of birds. These surveys provide the data needed to understand existing environmental conditions and to support impact assessment and project design for Centre Manche 2. The measurement campaigns were planned to run from May 2022 through June 2024.