Global risk maps show where marine wildlife and offshore wind energy may collide (IMAGE)

Universidad Miguel Hernandez de Elche

Global risk maps show where marine wildlife and offshore wind energy may collide

Caption

This figure shows areas around the world where planned offshore wind development overlaps with likely feeding grounds for small-ranged seabirds (A), marine mammals (B), and both groups combined (C). The brighter the color, the higher the potential risk to wildlife — from low (dark purple) to high (bright yellow). These maps highlight potential conflict zones, especially in the Northern Hemisphere, where biodiversity and wind potential often coincide.

Credit

Morant et al. (2025), Journal of Environmental Management https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.123808

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