"Traditional ecology often capture insufficient data. In contrast, eDNA has facilitated a much better understanding, especially in the case of large deep rivers, allowing for a more comprehensive grasp of the impacts on ecological communities. As a result, appropriate mitigation measures can be implemented."

"This study demonstrates that eDNA-based surveys are a market-ready solution to optimise consenting phase surveys of offshore wind site development, as well as ongoing monitoring and targeted mitigation strategies. Replacing traditional survey methods for fish communities around OWFs with eDNA sampling will offer huge benefits to the industry by providing …