Offshore wind turbine foundations may cool ocean surface by mixing seawater

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What happened

New research within the PELAgIO ECOWind project has revealed how offshore wind farms can influence ocean temperatures and mixing, and why their effects depend on local conditions.

Key facts

  • Reported by Phys.org and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 22:20:06 UTC.

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