The introduction of offshore windfarms and marine conservation zones (MCZs) in UK waters has the potential to affect the viability of fishing activities. Establishing windfarms and MCZs in the same places, termed co-location, could reduce any impacts on fishermen through minimising any loss of ground, but other benefits and some disadvantages may also result. Ichthys Marine is currently undertaking work for COWRIE  with the aim of identifying the benefits and disadvantages of co-location to inform the MCZ designation process. 

 

A draft report is now out for consultation until the 6th December and can be downloaded here. 

 

Comments on the report are welcomed and can be sent to Dr. Rob Blyth-Skyrme at rob@ichthysmarine.com

Please note: The consultation deadline has been extended from 29th November to 6th December