11.5.7 Relevant Species 56.
Table 11.11 summarises the rationales for the identification of relevant species, based on consultation with statutory stakeholders (including the Evidence Plan Process; see Appendix 11.1 and Chapter 6 for further information) and fishermen, guidance documents, information on conservation status and relevant scientific advice and research.
Relevant Fish and Shellfish Species
Table 11.11 Fish and shellfish species relevant to the proposed East Anglia THREE site and the offshore cable corridor with basis for consideration Rationale
Commercial demersal fish species Sole
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Plaice Cod Whiting
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Lemon sole
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Commercial pelagic fish species Herring
Sprat
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Abundant throughout the study area UK BAP species.
Commercially important species in the study area
Low/high intensity nursery areas in vicinity of the inshore and offshore cable analysis area
Abundant throughout the study area. UK BAP listed species.
Low/High intensity spawning areas in vicinity of the study area Commercially important species in vicinity of the study area Low intensity nursery areas in vicinity of the study area
UK BAP and OSPAR listed species and ‘vulnerable’ on the IUCN Red List. Commercially important species to local vessels in the study area Low intensity spawning areas in vicinity of the study area Low/high intensity nursery areas in vicinity of study area Abundant throughout the study area. UK BAP listed species.
Extensive spawning grounds around the UK including in the vicinity of the study area
Present throughout the study area
Extensive North Sea spawning grounds including in vicinity of the study area
Low intensity nursery areas in vicinity of offshore cable corridor
Present in the vicinity of the study area. UK BAP listed species
Low/high intensity nursery habitats within the cable analysis study areas. Key prey species for fish, birds and marine mammals. Demersal spawner
Hearing specialist (potentially sensitive to underwater noise) Abundant in the vicinity of the East Anglia THREE project
Important prey species for fish, birds and marine mammal species. Spawning areas (undefined intensity) present within vicinity of the study
East Anglia THREE Offshore Windfarm
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