SeaMe: Offshore wind in harmony with nature
In the SeaMe project, RWE is testing new ways to protect the seas. Drones, underwater robots, environmental DNA analyses, and AI cameras enable a gentle, holistic approach to marine monitoring.
With the SeaMe project, RWE is testing a novel approach to monitoring the marine environment at the Kaskasi offshore wind farm from 2024 to 2026. The goal is the holistic monitoring that is efficient, climate-friendly, and non-invasive.
Innovative technologies in use
Instead of using emission-intensive aircrafts, vessels or intrusive fishing methods, SeaMe relies on:
- a drone with AI cameras to monitor birds and marine mammals,
- an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) that records fish, benthic organisms and physical parameters,
- environmental DNA (eDNA) analyses to comprehensively and gently document biodiversity,
- and AI-powered cameras above and below the water for continuous recording of fish and birds
The data are collected more frequently than with traditional protocols, and they are also integrated to have an ecosystem approach to monitoring, instead of focusing on individual species. Data will then be shared on the data portal, accessible from the SeaMe website.
Scientific collaboration
Together with renowned partners such as DFKI, HIFMB/AWI, BioConsult SH, DHI, Spoor and Anemo Robotics, RWE combines scientific expertise with practical offshore experience. The result is a scalable model that can also be applied to future offshore wind projects.
SeaMe demonstrates: offshore wind and marine protection go hand in hand. Learn more at seame.rwe.com. Feel free to contact us – or visit us in person at the RWE booth at Husum Wind. We look forward to meeting you!
