Wind Power: Marine Environment
2026-06-14 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · HL959 · Official question
Baroness McIntosh of Pickering
Question
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of evidence indicating damage to marine life caused by offshore windfarms and whether they will commission further research into this area.
Answer
All Offshore Wind developments are subject to stringent assessment of their environmental impacts through the consenting process, including Environmental Impact Assessments, Habitats Regulations Assessments and Marine Conservation Zone Assessments. Where ...