Hi folks - This is a second request for input from marine mammal experts. If you have not yet taken the time to fill out our expert elicitation survey regarding the effects of offshore wind on various taxa, please consider doing so now. ------------------ Point Blue Conservation Science is working to evaluate the vulnerability of species and habitats to potential impacts caused by offshore wind farm construction and operation. We are requesting for input from scientists with expert knowledge of key taxonomic groups that may be affected by these installations. We ask that you answer a few questions to help us assess the relevance of these impacts to wildlife based on your expertise. Your responses will contribute to decision-making that best protects marine wildlife, habitats, and human uses during wind energy development offshore from California. The survey is estimated to take 5-15 minutes per taxonomic group. Once you begin the survey, please select any taxonomic group(s) for which you have expertise. Please do your best to score each impact, even if your assessment is based on your knowledge of the species and not on any direct evidence documented in the literature. Detailed instructions are provided at the start of the survey. Take the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/D92VW2W Please share the survey with other experts you think can contribute informed responses. Contact us at crockwood@pointblue.org<mailto:crockwood@pointblue.org?subject=Offshore%20wind%20survey%20|%20RESPONDENT%20QUESTION/COMMENT> if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you so much for your time and sharing your knowledge and insights! Sincerely, Cotton Rockwood Senior Marine Ecologist Point Blue Conservation Science If you prefer, you can also scan this QR code to access the survey: [Qr code Description automatically generated]
