Abstract
The main aim of the Rich North Sea Programme is to enhance nature within offshore wind farms (OWFs) in the North Sea by developing and implementing biodiversity enhancement measures. The programme focusses on enhancement of biogenic reefs and associated species, which provide critical ecosystem functions within OWFs and the wider North Sea. The programme is looking for synergies in wind farm construction and biodiversity enhancement, resulting in best practices that can be implemented in future developments in OWFs. The ultimate goal is that offshore wind farms are a source of sustainable energy, but also contribute to marine biodiversity in a healthy North Sea.