This report presents guidance on the implementation of EIA following best practices for wave and tidal energy projects and discusses the application and integration of other environmental assessment techniques.

This is part of our Good Practice Guidance for Marine Mammals, produced by Claire Lacey, Jon Barnes and Patrick Lynes.

Reference: Commission of the European Communities (2010) Equitable Testing and Evaluation of Marine Energy Extraction Devices in terms of Performance, Cost and Environmental Impact: Scientific guidelines on environmental assessment EU, Brussels.