2024-11-05
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Marine Life Loves Offshore Wind

The turbine foundations of the Block Island Wind Farm act as artificial reefs, attracting fish and other marine wildlife.

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AWEA releases video of fish feeding at America’s 1st offshore wind farm

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AWEA releases video of fish feeding at America’s 1st offshore wind farm

New footage highlights coexistence of marine life and offshore wind

Americans can now preview what’s in store for coastal communities, and the fish many depend on, as offshore wind development builds steam in the U.S. The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) and the Special Initiative on Offshore Wind (SIOW), based at the University of Delaware, released a new video today that features never-before-seen underwater footage of fish feeding at America’s first offshore wind farm, as well as testimonials from local recreational fishermen and charter captains. Offshore wind is scaling up in the U.S., with... ... More: Official Press Release AWEA

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