Study reveals how offshore structures can help—or hinder—marine ecosystems

A new international review has shed light on how offshore energy structures—from oil and gas platforms to wind turbines—shape marine ecosystems and the benefits they provide to society. The paper, "Understanding the role of offshore energy structures in ecosystem service delivery: Applying global findings to the North Sea," published in Ecosystem Services, draws on evidence from 18 countries over 42 years and provides a roadmap for future policy and management decisions in the U.K. and beyond.