The California current ecosystem, which includes the Humboldt and Morro Bay wind energy areas, is home to more than 20 breeding seabird species and an additional 80 migratory seabird species. Floating offshore wind energy developments present potential impacts to seabirds, including disturbance during construction and operation, collision with wind energy infrastructure, and displacement from their normal habitats or migration routes.
This is a part of a series of seven fact sheets summarizing existing science on the environmental effects of offshore wind farms to address common concerns raised in California’s communities. This fact sheet underwent a scientific review process by 11 experts from academia, consulting, and government. It is intended as a resource for legislators, agencies, local government, and other policymakers as they field questions from the public.
