Reducing Fish-Turbine Collision Risk Uncertainty in Minas Passage, Bay of Fundy

Strategic Area

Renewables

Status

Active

Partners

Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO)
Maritimes Region Science
Fundy Ocean Research Centre for Energy (FORCE)
Ocean Tracking Network
University of Edinburgh
University of the Highlands and Islands

Fund

Energy Innovation Program

Year

2025

Agreement Value

$2,635,528

Project Total

$7,180,602

Location

NS

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Acadia University

Lead Proponent

Acadia University

Project Objectives

The objective of this project is to reduce uncertainties related to assessing the risk of interactions/collision between fish and tidal stream energy devices deployed in the Minas Passage.

Expected Results

This project aims to:

  1. Assess the likelihood of fish interactions/collision with tidal stream energy devices in the Minas Passage.
  2. Strengthen Canada’s workforce by providing opportunities for scientists and trainees to develop new technical skills.
  3. Provide knowledge that reduces uncertainty and informs risk assessments of operational tidal stream energy devices effects on fish.