Navigating the Offshore Wind Biodiversity Opportunity

Fugro has released an article outlining the biodiversity support restoration opportunities that come with the rise of wind power, diving into effective ways to make the most of these openings Feature Article by Fugro
Navigating the Offshore Wind Biodiversity Opportunity
Follow OS&T

Fugro knows that decades of human activity has led to a large decline in the environment, notably the diversity of habitats and living creatures themselves. The company is therefore positing biodiversity net-positive policies.

As fossil fuels become replaced more and more frequently by sustainable and renewable energy, the rise of wind power provides opportunities for restoring and enhancing biodiversity around and between project sites, both on land and in the sea.

In the full article, Fugro goes in depth about:

  • What does ‘biodiversity’ mean?
  • Why is biodiversity important?
  • What is threatening biodiversity?
  • What’s the remedy?
  • How do offshore wind projects interact with nature?
  • What are the challenges involved?
  • The transformation has begun
  • Obstacles and Temptations
  • The Mitigation Hierarchy

The company concludes that there are four crucial elements to making the most of the biodiversity opportunities put forward by the rise of wind power, including acting on science based targets, setting ambitious targets to support and restore biodiversity, and more.

Find the full article on the Fugro website to learn more.

Posted by Abi Wylie Connect & Contact

Featured Content

AI in Marine Monitoring and Biodiversity Assessment

CatchCam Technologies looks back on SeaFrame, a project demonstrating how AI transforms the processing of underwater data, solving a broad range of marine challenges

Jan 17, 2025
Profile Spotlight: Overwatch Imaging & Maritime Wide-Area Imaging Systems

Overwatch Imaging has been working with OST to showcase its wide-area imaging systems, designed for maritime search and surveillance, powered by artificial intelligence

Jan 10, 2025
Improving Underwater Navigation with Deep Trekker MEMS & FOG IMUs

Deep Trekker explains its approach to comparing MEMS and FOG IMUs, detailing how each system performs under challenging underwater conditions and contributes to more efficient operations

Jan 09, 2025
Profile Spotlight: AXYS Technologies & Marine Data Measurement

OST is helping AXYS Technologies showcase its meteorological and oceanographic data measurement technologies, serving offshore energy, environmental monitoring, and more

Jan 09, 2025
Profile Spotlight: Pro-Oceanus Systems & High-Accuracy Dissolved Gas Sensors

OST highlights Pro-Oceanus Systems’ high-accuracy dissolved gas sensors, engineered for diverse marine applications like oceanography, environmental monitoring, and oil & gas operations

Jan 07, 2025
Hybrid-Electric Vessel Equipped with Teledyne ADCP for Ocean Monitoring

Teledyne RDI’s Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) is set to enhance OC San’s ocean monitoring capabilities aboard a new hybrid-powered vessel built by All American Marine

Dec 23, 2024