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Australian iPCoD for measuring baleen whale population consequence of disturbance from offshore energy developments (NESP MaC 4.9)

Created 23/06/2025

Updated 23/06/2025

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This project developed an interim Population Consequence of Disturbance (iPCoD) model for blue whales (Balaenoptera musculus) and southern right whales (Eubalaena australis) to document a methodology for assessing population-level impacts of one, or multiple, wind farm developments off the southern Australian coast. The iPCoD model was developed in Europe to quantify how disturbances of individuals caused by physiological injury or changes in behaviour can have population-level consequences in data poor marine mammal populations. This model was adapted to suit Australian marine mammal species, highlighting key data gaps for locally threatened populations that overlap in range with the declared offshore wind areas in Australia. Due to the lack of baseline data currently available, this study documented a framework that can be updated as more information becomes available. We outlined how to leverage simulation-based population modelling as a tool for policymakers, industry and management authorities, to aid in environmental impact assessments, with a specific focus on data poor marine mammal populations.

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Title Australian iPCoD for measuring baleen whale population consequence of disturbance from offshore energy developments (NESP MaC 4.9)
Language eng
Licence Not Specified
Landing Page https://data.gov.au/data/dataset/85404068-b58c-4864-8ce6-cfe4ef353a2b
Contact Point
Australian Ocean Data Network
s.volzke@uq.edu.au
Reference Period 08/08/2024 - 06/02/2025
Geospatial Coverage Australia
Data Portal Australian Oceans Data Network

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This dataset was originally found on Australian Oceans Data Network "Australian iPCoD for measuring baleen whale population consequence of disturbance from offshore energy developments (NESP MaC 4.9)". Please visit the source to access the original metadata of the dataset:
https://catalogue.aodn.org.au/geonetwork/srv/eng/csw/dataset/australian-ipcod-for-measuring-baleen-whale-population-consequence-of-disturbance-from-offshore