January 7, 2025 — In Europe, where offshore wind turbines have operated for a decade or more, some governments ban fishermen from entering wind farms. Others limit the activity to only “passive” fishing (crab pots, for example)., fishermen will be allowed to fish in the wind farms. . Offshore wind farms are increasingly being developed in marine environments globally. These installations harness wind power to produce clean, renewable energy, supporting climate change efforts. As these projects expand, questions arise regarding their interaction with marine ecosystems and. . The Department of the Interior and the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) are implementing the Administration's Presidential Memorandum temporarily halting offshore wind leasing on the Outer Continental Shelf.
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