Offshore wind energy development (OWED) is rapidly expanding globally and has the
potential to contribute significantly to renewable energy portfolios. However, development of …

Offshore wind energy development (OWED) is being pursued as a critical component in
achieving a low-carbon energy economy. While the potential generating capacity is high, the …

Marine birds are vulnerable to collision with and displacement by offshore wind energy
infrastructure (OWEI). Here we present the first assessment of marine bird vulnerability to …

The expansion of wind energy poses challenges to policy-and decision-makers to address
conflicts with wildlife. Conflicts are associated with impacts of existing and planned projects …

Thermal infrared video can provide essential information about bird and bat activity for risk
assessment studies, but the analysis of recorded video can be time-consuming and may not …

As offshore wind (OSW) energy expands globally, migratory songbirds are at risk of mortality
from collisions with turbine blades, though the magnitude of this threat and which species …

Marine spatial planning relies on detailed spatial information of marine areas to ensure
effective conservation of species. To enhance our understanding of marine habitat use by …

For marine wave and tidal energy to successfully contribute to global renewable energy
goals and climate change mitigation, marine energy projects need to expand beyond small …

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is responsible for managing energy and
mineral resources on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) of the United States. The OCS …

Wind-energy expansion raises concerns over its potential impacts on bird populations. Birds
may be affected directly via collision with turbines or indirectly via habitat loss or …