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Successful completion of the monitoring of nature-inclusive water replenishment holes

Dive mission at Offshore Test Site reveals: underwater structures can boost biodiversity

Artificial structures off the coast of Scheveningen can contribute to an increase in biodiversity. This was confirmed by a recent dive mission at the Offshore Test Site where The Rich North Sea rents a plot, located 12 kilometers off the coast of Scheveningen. In 2021, four underwater structures were installed here at a depth of 20 meters to monitor the development of species richness around them.

Dive into Nature Enhancement: The Rich North Sea Toolbox is Here!

It's finally here! We're excited to announce the launch of the Rich North Sea Toolbox, your knowledge hub for underwater nature enhancement. The Toolbox is designed to inspire, educate, and empower individuals and organizations to make a profound positive impact on marine ecosystems, starting with the North Sea. Over the past few months, we've added new content and sections on monitoring, species, and nature enhancement methods. Whether you're a marine biologist, project manager, environmental advocate, or you're curious about nature inclusive design, the Toolbox will spark your curiosity and expand your knowledge. We hope that one day, using the Toolbox isn't just a best practice, but the only way of doing business in the offshore sector.

Successful pilot with autonomous underwater vehicle in Gemini Windpark

Together with The Rich North Sea, Lobster Robotics successfully completed a pilot project in Gemini Windpark. The objective was to test innovative new monitoring methods for nature enhancement solutions. The pilot shows that vessel costs can be decreased by using an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV).

Orange pistol shrimp new to the Netherlands

The Netherlands has gained a new species of shrimp. The species recently discovered during a biodiversity monitoring survey in the North Sea has never before been found in Dutch waters. The orange pistol shrimp (Alpheus macrocheles) was found in a scraping sample from an oyster table in wind farm Borssele. Here, De Rijke Noordzee is working with wind farm owner Blauwwind to develop flat oyster reefs.

The Rich North Sea and Vattenfall continue collaboration for nature improvement in the North Sea.

We are delighted to announce that The Rich North Sea and Vattenfall have officially signed to continue their longstanding partnership. As dedicated partners in the pursuit of nature improvement in the North Sea, we continue to collaborate on innovative solutions that enhance the biodiversity and ecological resilience of this unique ecosystem.

The Rich North Sea emphasizes importance of nature at WindEurope event in Bilbao

The Rich North Sea team made its presence felt at WindEurope's annual event in Bilbao. They shared experiences on nature enhancement and mitigation in offshore wind farms and highlighted the importance for North Sea nature in European marine plans.

Hope for the future nature of the North Sea thanks to new government investment

Minister Van der Wal today launched a program to better protect and enhance nature in the North Sea. She made her announcement today at the fifth anniversary of De Rijke Noordzee in Amsterdam.