Vibration Effects on Structural Habitat

First the move towards wind powered energy is a overall positive step for the enviroment. In the report it is stated that the contruction will offer new habitat for various species. This is due to the third dimension from the turbines added perpendicular to the sea floor. It is projected that this will be occupied by invertabrate species such as muscles and amphipods. The effects of changes in vibrations, noise, and possibly temperature in these newfound habitats is uncertain, yet this is not stated in the knowledge gap section. Furthermore, it is stated in the knowledge gap section that these new areas will be free of fishing and offer foraging habiats for the other species of the region (305). Though, this seems unlikely if avoidance of the offshore wind farm is the primary behavioural change of the predator species. Thank you for your time and consideration!