The aim of this monitoring plan is to demonstrate whether the migratory behavior of diadromous fish is influenced by the EMF of the cables. This will be investigated on the basis of the migratory behavior of twaith shad near the infield cables. In order to be able to investigate this in the best manner possible, the most seaward belt will be adjusted (will be relocated to Breskens-Vlissingen) and expanded.
Specifically, it will be examined whether the migration route of twaite shad has changed after the construction of the cable route. For this purpose, historical tracking data (period 2016-2020) from twaith shad will be added to the data collected in the context of this monitoring. The historical data allows before-after design to be applied to the migration pattern of twaith shad.
Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ) (2024). Multipurpose seabed moorings: Developed for coastal dynamic seas. Oceanography Suppl. : In prep., more
