Sharks and rays found using offshore wind farms as habitat

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May 7, 2025, 3:52 pm183 ptsTrendingTop
A new study by Wageningen University & Research shows that offshore wind farms not only produce energy, but may also contribute to the protection of marine life. Several shark and ray species were detected in and around Dutch wind farms based on traces of DNA in the seawater (eDNA).

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Sharks and rays found using offshore wind farms as habitat