This project developed a decision‑support tool rather than testing a specific NID measure, with a focus on scour protection layers as key hard‑substrate habitats. Biological data from 362 samples collected at shipwrecks, offshore platforms, and wind turbines were combined with published BISAR records. Samples were taken by scientific divers and all organisms were identified and counted in the laboratory. Environmental variables such as depth, bottom shear stress, temperature, salinity, chlorophyll, and zooplankton density were linked to each sampling location. These datasets were integrated into a multi‑species model predicting habitat suitability for 95 reef‑associated species. The project builds on earlier research and was initiated to fill a key knowledge gap on where NID measures are most likely to benefit specific species.

• Nature‑inclusive design should be tailored to both the location and the target species, as measures that work in one wind farm may not be effective elsewhere.
• Conduct habitat suitability assessments before construction to select appropriate species and avoid ineffective interventions.
• Use habitat suitability maps to guide species selection for NID measures.
• Design scour protection with varied rock sizes and materials to support more diverse communities.
• Combine physical habitat enhancements with ecological monitoring to evaluate performance over time.
• Recognise that artificial structures can host diverse reef communities and consider the ecological benefits of leaving certain structures or components in place during decommissioning.