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Ocean/Wind Power - Offshore Shipboard Surveys
In 2008-2009, GMI conducted the first ever ecological baseline study in U.S. waters in advance of offshore wind development. This study, done for the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, included monthly shipboard surveys for marine mammals, sea turtles, and birds. In this video, GMI scientists discuss how they surveyed for various animals, why a survey like this is useful for planning a windfarm, and how the data is used. Additionally, the team was filmed working onboard the University of Delaware's R/V Hugh R. Sharp and footage was captured of some of the marine wildlife that occur off New Jersey, such as North Atlantic right whales and loggerhead sea turtles. Film Producer: John Anderson, Terramar Productions
