during operation and maintenance, but already in the early stages of technological
development. Lack of social ties and common identity make collective action more
difficult to organize. Appropriate institutional design of co-managed facilities must
compensate for the absence of tight social networks and long traditions of collaboration (Michler-Cieluch 2009). Figure 11.43 displays some of the key framework requirements for ensuring sound cooperative work between the two actors.
Further research is clearly needed to identify the target group and their specific
requirements for operation, and infer common ground and modes of operation
between the co-users.
The methodology used to obtain the presented information shown is thoroughly
described in Michler-Cieluch and Kodeih (2008).
Table 11.5 Statements made by representatives of the offshore wind farm and fisheries actor
group towards potential ‘Wind Farm-Mariculture Integration’ (modified after Michler-Cieluch and
Kodeih 2008)
Actor Group
Statements
Fisheries
Statements in
support
• “It is no alternative for the mussel fishery sector but an additional
possibility. Synergetic effects are always desirable”
• “Could open up interesting possibilities and have advantages for both
wind farmers and fishermen”
Critical
statements
• “There are no reliable original data”
• “Loss of fishing grounds remains unchanged for the fisheries sector.
Mariculture of this kind is not economical and no alternative to sea
fishing”
• “Too little mussel spat available in the region, I think it will stay a
fantasy”
• “It only serves to show wind farms in a better light and to enhance public
acceptance”
Offshore wind energy
Statements in
support
• “New innovative idea. For sure there are many open questions to be
resolved such as technical feasibility or cross-linking of branches”
• “Additional uses are welcome, also for the purpose of increasing
acceptance among fishermen”
• “Maximization of the economic value of ocean territory from an
ecological point of view”
Critical
statements
• “I don’t see any added value to the manufacturers/suppliers of wind
turbines or to the operators. The use of offshore wind energy has nothing
to do with mariculture”
• “Attaching [mariculture devices] to turbine foundations could be a
problem and requires third party certification”
• “The problem will be to make sure that operation and maintenance of the
wind turbines is not impeded”
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development. Lack of social ties and common identity make collective action more
difficult to organize. Appropriate institutional design of co-managed facilities must
compensate for the absence of tight social networks and long traditions of collaboration (Michler-Cieluch 2009). Figure 11.43 displays some of the key framework requirements for ensuring sound cooperative work between the two actors.
Further research is clearly needed to identify the target group and their specific
requirements for operation, and infer common ground and modes of operation
between the co-users.
The methodology used to obtain the presented information shown is thoroughly
described in Michler-Cieluch and Kodeih (2008).
Table 11.5 Statements made by representatives of the offshore wind farm and fisheries actor
group towards potential ‘Wind Farm-Mariculture Integration’ (modified after Michler-Cieluch and
Kodeih 2008)
Actor Group
Statements
Fisheries
Statements in
support
• “It is no alternative for the mussel fishery sector but an additional
possibility. Synergetic effects are always desirable”
• “Could open up interesting possibilities and have advantages for both
wind farmers and fishermen”
Critical
statements
• “There are no reliable original data”
• “Loss of fishing grounds remains unchanged for the fisheries sector.
Mariculture of this kind is not economical and no alternative to sea
fishing”
• “Too little mussel spat available in the region, I think it will stay a
fantasy”
• “It only serves to show wind farms in a better light and to enhance public
acceptance”
Offshore wind energy
Statements in
support
• “New innovative idea. For sure there are many open questions to be
resolved such as technical feasibility or cross-linking of branches”
• “Additional uses are welcome, also for the purpose of increasing
acceptance among fishermen”
• “Maximization of the economic value of ocean territory from an
ecological point of view”
Critical
statements
• “I don’t see any added value to the manufacturers/suppliers of wind
turbines or to the operators. The use of offshore wind energy has nothing
to do with mariculture”
• “Attaching [mariculture devices] to turbine foundations could be a
problem and requires third party certification”
• “The problem will be to make sure that operation and maintenance of the
wind turbines is not impeded”
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