Measures for cutting offshore wind farm noise can 'hugely reduce' impact on porpoises, study finds

Michael Holder
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WWF-backed research finds big benefits for porpoise populations can be achieved through cost-effective offshore wind farm noise reduction methods

Highly effective measures can be taken to "hugely reduce" the underwater noise impact from offshore wind farms on harbour porpoise populations, according to a new WWF-UK-backed study. Environmentalists...

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