The research project has investigated the use of computer simulations, in the form of finite element analysis (FEA) to assess fish mortality from impacts with tidal turbine blades at various flow speeds and turbine operating conditions. 

The project objectives were to assess whether finite element methods can be used to simulate turbine blade impacts with fish and other marine life, provide an indication of whether turbine blade impacts are likely to result in fish mortality and assess whether strain gauges can be used as a way to monitor possible fish-turbine collisions.