Photo Credit:Fair Use [17 U.S.C. § 107] Marine life using underwater structures.

Offshore Wind Turbines Are Reviving America's Coastal Seas

11 Jul 2025 | Abstracted from One Green Planet

"...the five wind turbines near Block Island have triggered a boom in fish populations, transforming turbine foundations into thriving artificial reefs... A seven-year study monitoring over 600,000 fish from 61 species found no harm to marine life - only growth. Similar results have been seen in Europe, where Danish and Belgian wind farms now host booming underwater communities.

"Offshore wind developments are expected to Support tens of thousands of U.S. jobs by 2030."

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