Salamander, a joint venture between Ørsted, Simply Blue Group, and Subsea7, has formed a partnership with two Scottish universities to examine potential impacts of floating wind farms on marine ecosystems.
The PREDICT 2.0 initiative is part of a research programme led by experts at the University of the Highlands and Islands’ (UHI) Environmental Research Institute and the University of Aberdeen. Its aim is to gain a better understanding of fish migration patterns. The proposed Salamander site will serve as a monitoring base for collecting data on factors influencing fish movement and availability as prey. Experts will deploy various sensors to detect fish presence and behaviour in the area, while assessing changes over time.
The original PREDICT programme enhanced understanding of fish migration patterns and introduced next-generation monitoring techniques. The second phase is expected to continue this research, collaborating with the Salamander team to explore the potential impacts of floating offshore wind farms on marine life. Subject to approval, the 100 MW Salamander floating offshore wind farm will be situated 35 km off the coast of Peterhead.
The original PREDICT programme enhanced understanding of fish migration patterns and introduced next-generation monitoring techniques. The second phase is expected to continue this research, collaborating with the Salamander team to explore the potential impacts of floating offshore wind farms on marine life. Subject to approval, the 100 MW Salamander floating offshore wind farm will be situated 35 km off the coast of Peterhead.
