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Area of Science:

  • Marine biology
  • Environmental science
  • Renewable energy impacts

Background:

  • The expanding offshore renewable energy sector introduces subsea power cables, altering marine environments.
  • Electromagnetic fields (EMF) generated by these cables may affect marine species, necessitating research for sustainable industry growth.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the potential effects of electromagnetic fields (EMF) from subsea power cables on flatfish behavior.
  • To understand how realistic EMF levels impact European flounder (Platichthys flesus) and European plaice (Pleuronectes platessa).

Main Methods:

  • Behavioral responses of 61 European flounder and 15 European plaice were recorded in a controlled tank environment.
  • Two common EMF types (AC and DC) were generated at realistic levels to simulate subsea cable emissions.
  • Blind video analysis was used to assess fish behavior, including activity levels and movement patterns, inside and outside EMF-exposed areas.

Main Results:

  • No evidence of attraction or avoidance of EMF-exposed areas was observed in flatfish.
  • Continuous EMF exposure eliminated the natural diurnal activity rhythm in flounder, leading to consistent activity throughout the trial.
  • EMF-exposed flounder were significantly more likely to be transiting at sunset compared to control groups.

Conclusions:

  • Subsea cable EMFs may disrupt the natural activity patterns of flatfish, particularly around sunset.
  • Further research is required to elucidate the mechanisms behind these behavioral changes and their long-term ecological implications.
  • Understanding these impacts is crucial for the sustainable development of offshore renewable energy infrastructure.