Seals Use Offshore Wind Farms as Hunting Grounds

Offshore wind farms may become seal hunting grounds, new research shows.

As the number of offshore wind farms continues to grow, the farms may affect both seals and their prey, the finding suggests. However, it remains uncertain whether the effects will be helpful or harmful, scientists added.

Wind farms are banks of wind turbines that harness the wind's energy to produce electricity. Those located offshore can take advantage of mighty coastal winds to generate substantial amounts of power in a renewable manner. For instance, Denmark currently gets about 30% of its electricity from wind power. Read more...

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