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Proceedings of the MASTS Cross-Sectoral Working Group on the Impact of Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs) on Marine Ecosystems: A Cross-Sector Framework for Understanding and Managing the Cumulative Effects of Anthropogenic EMFs in the Marine Environment

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Title: Proceedings of the MASTS Cross-Sectoral Working Group on the Impact of Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs) on Marine Ecosystems: A Cross-Sector Framework for Understanding and Managing the Cumulative Effects of Anthropogenic EMFs in the Marine Environment
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Marine Alliance for Science and Technology Scotland (MASTS)
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Pages:
11
Technology:
Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind
Stressor:
EMF
Language:
English

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Marine Alliance for Science and Technology Scotland (MASTS) (2026). Proceedings of the MASTS Cross-Sectoral Working Group on the Impact of Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs) on Marine Ecosystems: A Cross-Sector Framework for Understanding and Managing the Cumulative Effects of Anthropogenic EMFs in the Marine Environment.https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18244016
TY - RPRT
TI - Proceedings of the MASTS Cross-Sectoral Working Group on the Impact of Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs) on Marine Ecosystems: A Cross-Sector Framework for Understanding and Managing the Cumulative Effects of Anthropogenic EMFs in the Marine Environment
AU - Marine Alliance for Science and Technology Scotland (MASTS)
AB - Rapid expansion of offshore renewable energy infrastructure has led to a concomitant increase in anthropogenic electromagnetic fields (EMFs) in marine environments. Although many marine taxa detect and respond to natural geomagnetic and electric cues, the ecological significance of exposure to anthropogenic EMFs remains poorly resolved. A multi-sector Working Group convened by the Marine Alliance for Science and Technology for Scotland (MASTS) identified critical knowledge gaps, barriers to data access, and opportunities for coordinated scientific and governance action. This paper synthesises those discussions and outlines a proposed framework for evidence generation, monitoring, and regulatory reform to support responsible offshore energy development.
DA - 2026/01//
PY - 2026
SP - 11
UR - https://zenodo.org/records/18244016
DO - 10.5281/zenodo.18244016
LA - English
KW - Wind Energy
KW - Fixed Offshore Wind
KW - EMF
ER -
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Abstract

Rapid expansion of offshore renewable energy infrastructure has led to a concomitant increase in anthropogenic electromagnetic fields (EMFs) in marine environments. Although many marine taxa detect and respond to natural geomagnetic and electric cues, the ecological significance of exposure to anthropogenic EMFs remains poorly resolved. A multi-sector Working Group convened by the Marine Alliance for Science and Technology for Scotland (MASTS) identified critical knowledge gaps, barriers to data access, and opportunities for coordinated scientific and governance action. This paper synthesises those discussions and outlines a proposed framework for evidence generation, monitoring, and regulatory reform to support  responsible offshore energy development.