ECOWind

Delivering policy-ready science for the coexistence of offshore wind and thriving marine ecosystems in UK waters

[ECOWind @ECOWind_UK]

Out of 7 impressive shortlisted projects, 3 have now been selected for #ECOWind funding! 🎉

The three projects will be delivering #policy-relevant #science, looking at the cumulative impacts of #OffshoreWind on #marine biodiversity. More details soon!

[National Oceanography Centre @NOCnews]

Wind energy is a key pillar in the UK Government’s decarbonisation targets, and one of the biggest challenges is how this can be done sustainably.

Find out how the @ECOWind_UK and ECOFlow projects are helping on #OceanHorizons 📝 https://t.co/zocekcicmO

[Bridget Sparrow @DeepSeaSparrow]

Great to hear updates about the scientific findings of the @ECOWind_UK projects and learn about how they could be used to inform policy objectives. I presented a poster highlighting how we plan to use trait-based approaches to document ecosystem change within OWF. @CDT_SuMMeR

[Jordan Burgess @_jordan_burgess]

Today I presented some of the work we’ve been doing as part of the BOWIE project @ECOWind_UK, highlighting the impacts of substrate-borne vibrations on marine invertebrate species 🦞🦀. It was great to share this experience with some other colleagues from @UniOfHull too!

[Jasmin Godbold @GodboldJasmin]

@tjw_97 and Joanna represented us excellently at this years AIMS meeting for our @ECOWind_UK Bowie project! It was fabulous to hear what all the other projects are doing. @ProfBenthos @UoS_OES @unisouthampton

[BioSS @BioSScotland]

Today Adam Butler is presenting at the BOU Birds and Net Zero conference in York.🐦

The work he is presenting focuses on an expert elicitation on the effectiveness of compensatory measures, conducted as part of the @ECOWind_UK ECOWINGS project.

🧵 (1/6) #BOUasm24 #SESH4

[Plymouth Marine Lab @PlymouthMarine]

The ecological and socio-economic outcomes of offshore #windfarms in focus at the ICES Annual Science Conference @ICES_ASC, with PML's @ClaireLSzostek. #ICES2024 For more info on PML's #offshore research visit https://t.co/sewRy2ToOf @UKERCHQ @ECOWind_UK #wind #renewables

[ECOWind @ECOWind_UK]

Did you catch this piece of #ECOWINGS research back in March?

Read more about a new framework for improving treatment of uncertainty in #OffshoreWind assessments for protected marine birds here ➡️ https://t.co/JFVLddyQ6g

[ECOWind @ECOWind_UK]

The 6th #ScotMER Symposium included four #ECOWind presentations, covering overviews of all the programme's subsidiary #research projects.

Watch the recorded presentations here: https://t.co/LTK7gzHpOd

[ECOWind @ECOWind_UK]

#OffshoreWind developers, policy experts & researchers came together at the #ECOWind Annual Impact Meeting (AIM) to discuss how offshore wind affects ecosystems around the UK.

The AIM 2023 Summary Report, a breakdown of this conference, is now available: https://t.co/dnkaaRLu7R

[ECOWind @ECOWind_UK]

The #ECOWind-ACCELERATE team have contributed to a new report on Environmental Considerations for Subsea Cables, recently published by @osparcomm. Read the report here ➡️ https://t.co/VC6BUwm8WL

[ECOWind @ECOWind_UK]

Cumulative Impact Assessments are the topic of discussion in the third #ECOWind Policy Masterclass.

Missed the live webinar but still looking to tune in? Watch the masterclass recording here: https://t.co/BIXtjFR72K

[ECOWind @ECOWind_UK]

A new paper in Environmental Research Letters investigates the impacts of large-scale #offshore #RenewableEnergy deployment. The review classifies these impacts in a table, suggesting when impacts occur, and to what extent. https://t.co/cYDZCoG0yW

[ECOWind @ECOWind_UK]

Looking for more information on ECOWind outputs, including our most recent #policy masterclasses?

We have a page on our website just for you!

Check out our News and Resources page today ➡️ https://t.co/um8PfGTagM

[ECOWind @ECOWind_UK]

The Port of Aberdeen has revealed ambitious plans for a new #FloatingWind farm. This move comes after @scotgov committed to expanding their nation's #OffshoreWind potential, aiming to generate 11GW by 2030. Read more ⤵️ https://t.co/18pvqABQg4

[ECOWind @ECOWind_UK]

Looking to acquire an in-depth grasp of #policy hot topics shaping the #RenewableEnergy sector?

The latest #ECOWind Policy Masterclass breaks down all things strategic compensation! View the recorded webinar here ➡️ https://t.co/lrQuoh8siv

[ECOWind @ECOWind_UK]

In response to research investigating #seabird flight height to better understand collision risks associated with #OffshoreWind farms, this comment & reply challenges a previous method designed to determine flight height from digital aerial video images. https://t.co/4zaDvBHFX3

[ECOWind @ECOWind_UK]

Can the introduction of manmade structures into the #marine environment enhance benthic diversity?

A paper in the Journal of #Sea #Research investigates if nature-inclusive design of scour protection in #OffshoreWind farms can create seabed habitats. https://t.co/20GEOzhCTs

[ECOWind @ECOWind_UK]

A 2023 @scotgov report details the migratory routes of the #bird species around the #UK and #Ireland which have the potential to be impacted by #OffshoreWind developments. Read more here 👉 https://t.co/h9UJmIgrev

[ECOWind @ECOWind_UK]

.@TheCrownEstate has released their annual #OffshoreWind Report for the year of 2023. This document explores the challenges facing the industry, and what new approaches are required to ensure a #sustainable future for offshore wind in the UK. More here 👉 https://t.co/qKr2V0VxFQ

[ECOWind @ECOWind_UK]

How do wind turbines put migratory #birds at risk?

How can we make #OffshoreWind safer for these animals?

Check out this @BBC_Future article breaking down the facts and figures around #WindFarm bird collisions. 👇
https://t.co/SpKVZbpdBX