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by tetha 858 days ago
Yep. I mostly meant for or rather caused by this kite. I wouldn't expect it intuitively, as it's just a big object in the water, not moving erratically or obstructing anything.
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It has a 39-foot wingspan and moves in a figure 8 pattern on a seabed tether. There's going to be at least some implication for local wildlife, but is it worse than the impacts of fossil fuels? I have no idea. It's definitely an interesting concept. I'm sure it will get more efficient and require a smaller footprint over time, assuming we invest in it.
> There's going to be at least some implication for local wildlife, but is it worse than the impacts of fossil fuels?

For that matter, how does it compare to the local impact of other watercraft?

I guess erratic is in the eye of the beholder, but it's certainly moving.