"The fact that offshore structures are out of sight does not mean that environmental problems are of minor importance". Any offshore activity affects the environment, but the significance and extent are entirely dependent on the size and nature of the activity, the environment and especially if environment, including its species, is sensitive to that particular activity. At present, oil production by far dominates offshore activities, but wind farms are increasingly playing a larger role. Also, but in a longer perspective the growing business of aquaculture will probably be a significant offshore player when suitable coastal sites have been occupied.
See the full article included the in April 2009 issued of ON / OFF News published by Offshore Center Danmark here.