The Marine Characterisation Research Project (MCRP) is an innovative research and development project that will ensure the safe phased deployment of tidal energy turbines in the Morlais zone. The zone is a 35km2 area off Ynys Cybi (Holy Island), Ynys Môn (Anglesey) being developed by Menter Môn.
Working with a team of experts, the project has developed an Environmental Monitoring and Mitigation Plan (EMMP) to safeguard marine wildlife. The findings will subsequently be available on the Marine Data Exchange (MDE) for future marine renewable energy projects to enable the growth of tidal stream energy.
Menter Môn is working with a network of leading academics and businesses based around the UK, in developing this plan for the industry, including:
- St Andrews, Bangor and Swansea Universities
- RSPB
- Ocean Science Consulting
- HR Wallingford
- Subacoustech
- MarineSpace
- Juno Energy
- Seiche
The work undertaken in the MCRP will contribute to the development and testing of technologies such as active sonar, underwater cameras, acoustic deterrent devices and thermal imaging along with the surveying of the local marine wildlife.
For further information on the MCRP please contact the team on mcrp@mentermon.com