RWE project proves feasibility of offshore wind farm oyster reef restoration

James Murray
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Credit: RWE and TORC
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Credit: RWE and TORC

Energy giant teams up with The Oyster Restoration Company to develop blueprint for biodiversity gains at offshore wind projects

RWE has today announced the completion of a pilot project, which the company said has successfully proved that large-scale native oyster reef restoration can be executed at offshore wind farms in the North...

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