OCEaN Webinar - Nature-Inclusive Scour Protection: Creating Value for Nature and for the Wind Industry

Since 2022 the Offshore Coalition for Energy and Nature (OCEaN) has hosted a webinar series exploring the application of Nature-Inclusive Design (NID) in offshore energy and grid infrastructure. The sixth webinar in this series will take place on 4 November 2026 and explore nature-inclusive scour protection.

Scour protection materials, where required, are installed around the foundations and cables of offshore wind assets to prevent seabed erosion caused by waves, currents, and turbulence around structures. In addition to their primary function, nature-inclusive scour protection materials are designed to support the development of marine habitat. They also have the potential to be among the most cost-effective nature enhancement measures, as they require only limited additional investment compared to conventional scour protection methods.

If this technology offers such clear benefits, why has it not become standard practice yet, and should it be? Join the webinar to find out!