Tobias van Kooten has 15 years experience as a theoretical ecologist. His key expertise is in modelling the dynamics of fish and invertebrate populations and communities and he has published extensively on the subject. His main research interest is in understanding how food web interactions can dampen, alter or amplify the effects of anthropogenic disturbances, in particular fishing. Tobias has led a number of large research projects for government and industry clients.
Wind energy is an indispensable element in the efforts to meet climate objectives. In Western Europe, there are plans to construct a great many wind turbines in the North Sea. As no one lives here, nobody will be inconvenienced by the noise from the turbines or the resulting change in…