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Impact of wind farm construction on swimming animals in the South Yellow Sea: An evaluation based on the biodiversity and microplastics
Author: He, Jincheng; et al.
Highlights Initial construction of wind farm (WF) has great influence on biological resources. With the completion of WF construction, biological resources gradually recovered. Microplastics (MPs) were widespread in swimming organisms in WF construction area. The MPs hazard index was evaluated in the organisms before and after WF construction. Abstract Wind farms (WFs) have grown significantly in recent years, especially in the offshore. However, their construction can adversely affect marine life and expose species to microplastics (MPs) pollution, posing a threat . . .
More »Transcriptomic analysis reveals the immune response mechanisms of sea cucumber Apostichopus japonicus under noise stress from offshore wind turbine
Author: Cheng, Xiaochen; et al.
Highlights Characteristic assessment of noise at the Bodhi Island offshore wind farm Underwater noise suppresses protein synthesis and cellular apoptosis in sea cucumber intestines Underwater noise causes oxidative damage to the body cavity of sea cucumber Lysosomes and pancreatic secretion support sea cucumbers’ nutrient and energy needs in adverse conditions Sea cucumbers’ immune system responds more to low-frequency noise than high-frequency Abstract As an important form of renewable energy, offshore wind power can effectively reduce dependence on traditional energy sources . . .
More »Transcriptomic analysis of the response mechanisms of black rockfish (Sebastes schlegelii) under noise stress from offshore wind farms
Author: Wang, Yining; et al.
Highlights Extended exposure to noise could have implications for the immune system and cardiac health of black rockfish. The noise from offshore wind farms have adverse effects on the normal morphology of the sensory hair cells in black rockfish. Underwater noise causes metabolic disruption in black rockfish. Characteristic assessment of noise at the 5.2 MW single-pile foundation wind turbine in Shandong. Abstract During the operational phase of offshore wind farms, the generation of low-frequency underwater noise has received widespread attention due . . .
More »Endangered Black-faced Spoonbills alter migration across the Yellow Sea due to offshore wind farms
Author: Lai, Yi-Chien; et al.
The Black-faced Spoonbill (Platalea minor), an endangered and flagship species inhabiting coastal wetlands along the East Asian–Australasian Flyway, migrates annually between its primary breeding grounds on the west coast of the Korean Peninsula and its wintering grounds, predominantly Japan, Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Vietnam. The Yellow Sea crossing, averaging 14.1 h, is perhaps the most challenging part of their migration. The southwest coast of the Yellow Sea, crucial for migratory birds, hosts the world’s largest concentration of operational offshore . . .
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