A research project has been launched to ensure that dolphins are not harmed by marine energy developments in Scottish waters.

The dolphins' movement patterns will be monitored and methods of detecting their presence researched. These will be used to inform the timing of marine energy construction work to avoid any interference with the creatures.

The project is to be carried out on the west coast, where small groups of dolphins have been spotted near Machrihanish.

New research will help balance the development of marine energy schemes - such as the world's first tidal power project, to be built in the Sound of... [continue via Web link]