A floating wind turbine off Spain became an underwater farm for four species
In the vast expanse of the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Spain, a floating wind turbine has been repurposed for a unique purpose - serving as an underwater farm for four distinct marine species. The concrete base of the DemoSATH floating platform has been transformed into a small-scale aquatic sanctuary for oysters, clams, mussels, and green algae.
Commercial divers have attached ropes, nets, and collectors to the submerged columns of the platform to create an experimental cultivation system. This innovative approach aims to utilize the same body of water for multiple purposes, creating additional habitat beneath the turbine. Each species plays a specific role in the underwater ecosystem, with shellfish filtering food from the surrounding water and the algae absorbing dissolved nutrients.
The AQUASATH trial is being conducted to determine if offshore wind infrastructure can coexist with aquaculture without compromising its primary function. The project is part of the DemoSATH Lab biodiversity initiative, supported by the Basque Government and the European Regional Development Fund.
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