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Offshore wind farms produce clean energy while not covering up any useful land. However, while the offshore wind industry has grown dramatically over the last several decades, especially in Europe, there is still a great deal of uncertainty associated with how the construction and operation of these wind farms affect marine animals and the marine environment. Most of the same risks are also associated with offshore oil rigs.

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