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Wildlife and Offshore Wind Information Resources
There are a variety of science communications materials and science-based information available on wildlife and offshore wind energy development. In addition to the webinar library, a selection of printed resources are available below.
If you have suggestions for other resources to add to this page, please email Eleanor Eckel.
Birds and Offshore Wind
(sorted by year - most recent first, then alphabetically)
Developing the Offshore Wind That Birds Need
National Audubon Society | Non-profit | 2025 | Link
Whales and Offshore Wind
(sorted by year - most recent first, then alphabetically)
Evaluating drivers of recent large whale strandings on the East Coast of the United States
L.H. Thorne, D.N. Wiley; Conservation Biology | Academic | 2024 | Link
Frequent Questions - Offshore Wind and Whales
NOAA Fisheries | Government | 2024 | Link
Science Friday: The Complicated Truths About Offshore Wind and Right Whales
Science Friday | Podcast | 2024 | Link
The Science is Clear - Offshore Wind Isn't Killing Whales
Scientific American | Magazine | 2024 | Link
Addressing Misinformation on Offshore Wind Farms and Recent Whale Mortalities
Department of Energy | Government | 2023 | Link
Associated Press Article: Contrary to politicians' claims, offshore wind farms don't kill whales.
Associated Press | News | 2023 | Link
Atlantic Marine Conservation Society 2023 Stranding Summary
Atlantic Marine Conservation Society | Non-profit | 2023 | Link
Conserving Marine Wildlife Fact Sheet
Equinor | Developer | 2023 | Link
Q&A on Recent Whale Strandings and Offshore Wind Energy Development
Rutgers University Offshore Wind Energy Collaborative | Academic | 2023 | Link
RealOffshoreWind Frequently Asked Questions on Offshore Wind
RealOffshoreWind | Academic | 2023 | Link
Understanding Marine Mammal Unusual Mortality Events FAQ
NOAA Fisheries | Government | Link
Update on Strandings of Large Whales Along the East Coast
Marine Mammal Commission | Government | 2023 | Link
The Dynamic Ocean: Offshore Wind Energy and Other Activities in the New York Bight
NYSERDA | Government | 2019 | Link
Photo credits: Whale fluke © Richard Sagredo