"Revolutionizing Wind Turbines with Marine-Friendly Gravity-Based Foundations"

A study by Newcastle University has found that gravity-based foundations for wind turbines have no long-term negative effects on the presence of dolphins or porpoises. The use of these foundations, which rely on their weight to provide stability for the wind turbine, offers a more sustainable construction method for offshore wind developments with less underwater noise and physical disturbance. However, the study also found a temporary decrease in dolphin occurrence during the construction phase, indicating a need for further investigation.