 The North Sea is a key area worldwide for the installation of offshore wind farms, OWFs, which can have detrimental effects on seabird populations. Our analysis of data from multiple sources showed that the presence of OWFs caused significant changes in the distribution and abundance of loom species in the German North Sea. These changes included a reduction in density of looms at distances of up to 9 to 12 kilometers from the OWF footprints, as well as a decrease in overall abundance of looms within a 10 kilometers radius of the OWFs. This suggests that OWFs may cause large-scale displacement of looms, resulting in a potential loss of habitat and population decline. Despite the need for renewable energy sources, it is important to take into account the potential impacts of OWFs on wildlife in order to reduce the cost of these projects and prevent further damage to already vulnerable ecosystems. This article was authored by Stefan Gava, Henriette Schwemmer, Verena Peshko, and others.