Eneco Luchterduinen

Luchterduinen was the first wind farm where tests were conducted in 2018. After the first measurement results, it was decided to investigate whether the oyster larvae adhere to the underwater structure.

Gemini

In Gemini Windpark we are going to restore one of the largest oyster beds in the North Sea.

Ørsted

In the Borssele I & II wind farm, research is being conducted into the effect of artificial tube reefs on lobsters, cod and other marine life. We will be specifically monitoring the behaviour of lobsters around the Ørsted reefs.

Blauwwind

In the Borssele III & IV wind farm, we have placed adult oysters close to the wind turbines and are investigating the general development of biodiversity. We are monitoring the oysters for eight years to see whether an oyster bank can develop on the foundations of a wind turbine.

Vattenfall

In the Hollandse Kust Zuid wind farm we are investigating the effect of water refreshment holes in the hollow foundations of the wind turbines.

Offshore Test Site

At this North Sea Farmers test site, we test structures and monitoring techniques for nature development on a small scale close to the coast. Methods that work well can be used on a larger scale in future wind farms.

Oyster breeding line

Many healthy flat oysters are needed for the nature development projects of The Rich North Sea. Together with Dutch oyster experts, we have started research into oyster cultivation and the breeding of young flat oysters on shell material.

North Sea ReViFES

The scientific research in this project aims to both close knowledge gaps about ecosystem services provided by reefs and to develop new techniques for offshore reef restoration.