A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Kiel has found that offshore wind farms negatively impact the populations of certain seabirds. The study suggests that the construction of wind turbines on the sea affects the birds’ ability to search for food. The research was conducted in the southeastern North Sea, where 12 offshore wind turbines were built. The scientists analyzed data collected between 2010 and 2017 and found that the number of seabirds in the immediate vicinity of the wind turbines decreased significantly. The study shows that the seabird population in the southern North Sea decreased by 29% after the construction of the wind turbines.
According to the Bundesamt für Seeschifffahrt und Hydrographie (BSH), there are over 1,500 offshore wind turbines installed in the North and Baltic Seas. A recent study conducted by the University of Kiel has found that the corrosion protection used in these turbines releases toxic metals such as lead into the seawater and sediment. The researchers then investigated the impact of offshore wind turbines on seabirds. The study found that the construction of wind turbines on the sea affects the birds’ ability to search for food. The researchers analyzed data collected between 2010 and 2017 and found that the number of seabirds in the immediate vicinity of the wind turbines decreased significantly. The study shows that the seabird population in the southern North Sea decreased by 29% after the construction of the wind turbines.
The researchers suggest that the construction of wind turbines on the sea affects the birds’ ability to search for food. The study shows that the seabird population in the immediate vicinity of the wind turbines decreased significantly. The researchers suggest that the construction of wind turbines on the sea affects the birds’ ability to search for food. The study shows that the seabird population in the southern North Sea decreased by 29% after the construction of the wind turbines. The researchers suggest that extensive studies of various species in different locations could help identify suitable areas for wind turbines without compromising biodiversity. While renewable energy is undoubtedly necessary to meet future energy needs, the researchers urge policymakers not to neglect the current biodiversity crisis.
