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Rhode Island Sea Grant Legal Program: Staff Research and Publications

Research and publications from the Marine Affairs Institute staff on timely legal and policy issues raised by the development and use of the oceans and coastal zones.

  • Tethys

    Tethys is a repository for thousands of journal articles, reports, conference papers, theses, and presentations pertinent to the environmental effects of wind energy.

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  • U.S. Offshore Wind Synthesis of Environmental Effects Research (SEER)

    The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy/Wind Energy Technologies Office, the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory are leading a multi-year collaborative effort to synthesize key issues and disseminate existing knowledge about environmental effects via research briefs, a webinar series, and research recommendations.

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  • Responsible Offshore Science Alliance

    The Responsible Offshore Science Alliance (ROSA) is a nonprofit organization leading a collaborative effort to advance research and monitoring on the potential effects of offshore wind on fisheries.

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  • Regional Wildlife Science Collaborative for Offshore Wind

    The Regional Wildlife Science Collaborative for Offshore Wind (RWSC) was cooperatively established and is led by four Sectors—federal agencies, states, eNGOs, and the offshore wind industry.

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  • Infographic titled North Atlantic Right Whale Mitigation Measures for Atlantic Renewable Energy Activities. Link to text version available below.

    Marine Mammals, Sea Turtles, and Pile Driving

    Text transcription: North Atlantic Right Whale Mitigation Measures Infographic

    There is a growing body of research on the potential effects of offshore wind piledriving on marine mammals and turtles. By investigating the impact of piledriving on these animals, we can gain a better understanding of how to mitigate any negative effects and ensure that offshore wind energy can be developed sustainably while protecting marine wildlife. Click the button below to learn more about what the current research says.

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  • Infographic: Underwater noise associated with the life cycle of an offshore wind farm area. Link to text based version available below.

    Underwater Noise with Offshore Wind Farms

    Text Transcription: Underwater Noise Timeline of an Offshore Wind Farm

    Offshore wind farms generate noise in the marine environment in all stages of their lifetimes. This noise can impact marine species in different ways. Learn more about these impacts and mitigation strategies.

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