The main objectives of the conference were to promote international exchange on:
- Present knowledge of the impacts of offshore wind farms on marine biota
- National licensing or permit procedures, and legal framework for offshore wind energy projects
- Methods and criteria for the assessment of possible environmental impacts of offshore wind farms, which have applied for licensing in various countries
- Different approaches and criteria for the assessment of impacts of offshore wind farms
- Further development of basic principles and methods for the assessment of impacts on the marine biota due to offshore wind farms:
- Feasibility of measuring and monitoring the impact of offshore wind farms on the marine biota and the effect on individuals and populations (e.g. habitat loss)
- Application of population models for impact prognosis
- Selection of suitable reference or judgement values (e.g. population size, bio-geographic area, number in national waters) as a standard for assessment
- Methods for cumulative and trans-boundary impact assessment.
Event Documents
The following is a list of papers and presentations produced by this event.
| Title | Author | Date Sort ascending | Technology | Stressor | Receptor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecological Research on Offshore Wind Farms: International Exchange of Experiences - Part A | Zucco, C., Wende, W., Merck, T. | Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind | Birds, Seabirds, Fish, Invertebrates, Marine Mammals |