SEAMARCO

SEAMARCO was identified by Ecowende as one of the partners involved in developing the ecological programme for the Hollandse Kust (west) Site VI offshore wind farm. The referenced role related to environmental monitoring and ecological research activities supporting the project’s ambition to set a new ecological benchmark for offshore wind in the Dutch North Sea. Ecowende described its approach as nature-inclusive, combining mitigation, stimulation measures and a broad monitoring and research programme to better understand and reduce impacts on wildlife while improving biodiversity outcomes. In this context, SEAMARCO’s inclusion as a partner indicated participation in the programme’s delivery or development, working alongside Waardenburg Ecology and other organisations to implement and refine the monitoring framework. The partnership context suggests SEAMARCO’s work contributed to the planning and/or execution of marine ecological monitoring, including establishing baseline conditions and supporting follow-up monitoring during construction and early operations. This supports Ecowende’s objective to generate robust datasets that can be used to validate ecological measures and share learnings for future wind farm developments. The cited project information did not provide specific details such as the start date of SEAMARCO’s activities, the precise monitoring methods used, or any contract value. Nevertheless, SEAMARCO was explicitly linked to Hollandse Kust (west) Site VI through its listing as a partner within Ecowende’s ecological programme.