BOEM has released the Draft Environmental Impact Assessment (EIS) for the South Fork Project. There will be three virtual public meetings where participants can learn the review process, EIS schedule, potential impacts from the proposed project, and proposals to reduce … Continued
On Wednesday, January 13, 2021 from 2:00-3:30 pm EST, the U.S. Committee on the Marine Transportation System (CMTS) COVID-19 Working Group (C-19 WG) will hosting a virtual Industry Listening Session. This session’s purpose is to hear directly from all segments … Continued
The Responsible Offshore Science Alliance (ROSA) is soliciting applications for their Research Advisory Board. They are seeking subject matter experts from governmental agencies, academia, the fishing and offshore wind industries, and other organizations. Research Advisors will provide support and guidance … Continued
Offshore wind developer EnBW is soliciting information from commercial fishermen using an online survey. More information on the company and their interest in future leases in the New York Bight area can be found here.
Ørsted is hosting virtual fishing industry outreach meetings every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm until face-to-face outreach is resumed. Meeting schedules and more information is provided here.
Ørsted is repairing and re-burying a section of cable for the Block Island Wind Farm through February 2021. The Notice to Mariners is here.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has published an article on the sensitivity of black sea bass to noise in wind energy development areas. Researchers played recordings of pile driving in the ocean through underwater speakers in the holding tanks. The … Continued
The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council will discuss offshore wind development updates on their virtual December 15th meeting. More information and attendance instructions can be found on their website.
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has delayed the release of a Final Environmental Impact Statement for Vineyard Wind until December 11. The Record of Decision is now expected on January 15, 2021.
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has released an app for megafaunal sightings. Citizens can use Ocean Alert to upload images, sightings and other species information to the app, which seamlessly stores the data for resource managers. The free … Continued