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Suggested Citation: "7 Effects and Benefits of Offshore Renewable Energy." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Offshore Renewable Energy Development on the West Coast: Understanding Effects on Shipping, Fisheries, and Maritime Activities. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29255.
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Suggested Citation: "7 Effects and Benefits of Offshore Renewable Energy." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Offshore Renewable Energy Development on the West Coast: Understanding Effects on Shipping, Fisheries, and Maritime Activities. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29255.
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Suggested Citation: "7 Effects and Benefits of Offshore Renewable Energy." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Offshore Renewable Energy Development on the West Coast: Understanding Effects on Shipping, Fisheries, and Maritime Activities. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29255.
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Suggested Citation: "7 Effects and Benefits of Offshore Renewable Energy." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Offshore Renewable Energy Development on the West Coast: Understanding Effects on Shipping, Fisheries, and Maritime Activities. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29255.
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Suggested Citation: "7 Effects and Benefits of Offshore Renewable Energy." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Offshore Renewable Energy Development on the West Coast: Understanding Effects on Shipping, Fisheries, and Maritime Activities. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29255.
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Suggested Citation: "7 Effects and Benefits of Offshore Renewable Energy." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Offshore Renewable Energy Development on the West Coast: Understanding Effects on Shipping, Fisheries, and Maritime Activities. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29255.
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Suggested Citation: "7 Effects and Benefits of Offshore Renewable Energy." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Offshore Renewable Energy Development on the West Coast: Understanding Effects on Shipping, Fisheries, and Maritime Activities. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29255.
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Suggested Citation: "7 Effects and Benefits of Offshore Renewable Energy." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Offshore Renewable Energy Development on the West Coast: Understanding Effects on Shipping, Fisheries, and Maritime Activities. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29255.
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Suggested Citation: "7 Effects and Benefits of Offshore Renewable Energy." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Offshore Renewable Energy Development on the West Coast: Understanding Effects on Shipping, Fisheries, and Maritime Activities. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29255.
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Suggested Citation: "7 Effects and Benefits of Offshore Renewable Energy." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Offshore Renewable Energy Development on the West Coast: Understanding Effects on Shipping, Fisheries, and Maritime Activities. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29255.
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Suggested Citation: "7 Effects and Benefits of Offshore Renewable Energy." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Offshore Renewable Energy Development on the West Coast: Understanding Effects on Shipping, Fisheries, and Maritime Activities. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29255.
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Suggested Citation: "7 Effects and Benefits of Offshore Renewable Energy." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Offshore Renewable Energy Development on the West Coast: Understanding Effects on Shipping, Fisheries, and Maritime Activities. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29255.
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Suggested Citation: "7 Effects and Benefits of Offshore Renewable Energy." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Offshore Renewable Energy Development on the West Coast: Understanding Effects on Shipping, Fisheries, and Maritime Activities. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29255.
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Suggested Citation: "7 Effects and Benefits of Offshore Renewable Energy." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Offshore Renewable Energy Development on the West Coast: Understanding Effects on Shipping, Fisheries, and Maritime Activities. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29255.
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Suggested Citation: "7 Effects and Benefits of Offshore Renewable Energy." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Offshore Renewable Energy Development on the West Coast: Understanding Effects on Shipping, Fisheries, and Maritime Activities. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29255.
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Suggested Citation: "7 Effects and Benefits of Offshore Renewable Energy." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Offshore Renewable Energy Development on the West Coast: Understanding Effects on Shipping, Fisheries, and Maritime Activities. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29255.
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Suggested Citation: "7 Effects and Benefits of Offshore Renewable Energy." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Offshore Renewable Energy Development on the West Coast: Understanding Effects on Shipping, Fisheries, and Maritime Activities. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29255.
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Suggested Citation: "7 Effects and Benefits of Offshore Renewable Energy." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Offshore Renewable Energy Development on the West Coast: Understanding Effects on Shipping, Fisheries, and Maritime Activities. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29255.
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Suggested Citation: "7 Effects and Benefits of Offshore Renewable Energy." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Offshore Renewable Energy Development on the West Coast: Understanding Effects on Shipping, Fisheries, and Maritime Activities. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29255.
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Suggested Citation: "7 Effects and Benefits of Offshore Renewable Energy." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Offshore Renewable Energy Development on the West Coast: Understanding Effects on Shipping, Fisheries, and Maritime Activities. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29255.
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