We can't speak for UMaine (this is NRCM's account), but climate change is the greatest threat facing the marine species in the Gulf of Maine. Biologists are confident that floating offshore wind can successfully coexist with wildlife, and responsibly developed offshore wind is one of the best things we can do to reduce our reliance on the fossil fuels that are making climate impacts worse. Maine's offshore wind law also requires developers to abide by strict protections for wildlife and support ongoing research.
does U Maine acknowledge impact to marine life from these?
We can't speak for UMaine (this is NRCM's account), but climate change is the greatest threat facing the marine species in the Gulf of Maine. Biologists are confident that floating offshore wind can successfully coexist with wildlife, and responsibly developed offshore wind is one of the best things we can do to reduce our reliance on the fossil fuels that are making climate impacts worse. Maine's offshore wind law also requires developers to abide by strict protections for wildlife and support ongoing research.