OFFSHORE WIND ENERGY & FISHERIES
Community Offshore Wind became the first offshore wind developer to join the Science Center for Marine Fisheries (SCEMFIS), a fisheries research and grantmaking organization that supports sustainable fishing along the Atlantic coast. As a member of the Industry Advisory Board (IAB) we will work with representatives of the fishing industry to fund needed research on finfish and shellfish. In addition to focusing on how these fish stocks are impacted by a changing climate, we will also advocate for research on how to improve the resiliency of key East Coast fisheries.
“Community Offshore Wind is committed to successful coexistence with commercial and recreational fisheries,” said Deirdre Boelke, Fisheries Manager for Community Offshore Wind. “We support SCEMFIS’ approach of science and industry working together for sustainable fisheries, and believe that the growth of offshore wind in the US is an opportunity for the fishing industry, researchers, and developers to identify innovative solutions to build resilient fisheries facing impacts of climate change and other challenges.”