PolicyThursday, July 30, 2026Mongabay
Wind farms join bottom trawlers and oil rigs in a protected North Sea sandbank
The Dogger Bank, a vital marine nursery in the North Sea, has been designated as a protected area, now including wind farms alongside existing bottom trawlers and oil rigs. This designation aims to conserve biodiversity and improve ecosystem health in the region, which spans multiple countries. Policymakers and activists should focus on collaborating across borders to ensure the protection and sustainable management of this crucial marine habitat.
