Effect of the Horns Rev 1 Offshore Wind Farm on Fish Communities: Follow-up Seven Years after Construction

Stenberg, C.; van Deurs, M.; Støttrup, J.; Mosegaard, H.; Grome, T.; Dinesen, G.; Christensen, A.; Jensen, H.; Kaspersen, M.; Berg, C.; Leonhard, S.; Skov, H.; Pedersen, J.; Hvidt, C.; Klaustrup, M. (2011). Effect of the Horns Rev 1 Offshore Wind Farm on Fish Communities: Follow-up Seven Years after Construction (Report No. 246-2011). Report by DTU Aqua (National Institute of Aquatic Resources). Report for Danish Energy Agency.

Abstract

Deployment of offshore wind farms is rapidly expanding in Denmark and in the rest of Europe, due to a high demand, both economically and politically, for renewable energy. At present 12 offshore wind farms are in operation in Danish waters. Offshore wind farms are often placed in relatively shallow waters (