Reviewing the ecological impacts of offshore wind farms

Ibon Galparsoro; Iratxe Menchaca; Joxe Mikel Garmendia; Ángel Borja; Ana D. Maldonado; Gregorio Iglesias; Juan Bald

doi:10.1038/s44183-022-00003-5

Reviewing the ecological impacts of offshore wind farms

Ibon Galparsoro
, Iratxe Menchaca
, Joxe Mikel Garmendia
, Ángel Borja
, Ana D. Maldonado
, Gregorio Iglesias
, Juan Bald

AZTI
King Abdulaziz University
University of Almeria
University of Plymouth

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Abstract

Offshore wind energy is widely regarded as one of the most credible sources for increasing renewable energy production towards a resilient and decarbonised energy supply. However, current expectations for the expansion of energy production from offshore wind may lead to significant environmental impacts. Assessing ecological risks to marine ecosystems from electricity production from wind is both timely and vital. It will support the adoption of management measures that minimize impacts and the environmental sustainability of the offshore wind energy sector.

Original language	English
Article number	1
Journal	NPJ Ocean Sustainability
Volume	1
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1038/s44183-022-00003-5
Publication status	Published - Dec 2022

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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 14 Life Below Water

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