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Aerial view of wind turbines in the oceanThe coastal ocean is a busy place. NCCOS uses advanced spatial planning techniques to inform the siting of offshore projects and mitigate environmental impacts. Learn more about our work with BOEM: https://coastalscience.noaa.gov/science-areas/offshore-wind-energy/spatial-planning/ #NewBlueEconomy #OceanMonthNOAA