A research paper on the importance of engagement with fisheries, aquaculture, and fishing communities in offshore wind development was published in the ICES Journal of Marine Science. The paper addresses offshore wind energy and the fishing industry in the northeastern … Continued
Researchers from the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science published a study in the journal Marine and Coastal Fisheries examining potential impacts of proposed offshore wind development areas in the Gulf of Mexico on the … Continued
Invenergy and energyRe announced the cancellation of the 2.4 GW Leading Light Wind project, which had been awarded Offshore Renewable Energy Certificates (ORECs) by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities in January 2024. The developers cited severe economic challenges, … Continued
A new research initiative has been launched to study commercial fishing operations within operational offshore wind farms in U.S. waters. This marks the first comprehensive U.S. study examining how fishing vessels can safely and effectively operate alongside turbine infrastructure. The … Continued
The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) published a new factsheet, Environmental DNA (eDNA) for Monitoring Fish at Marine Energy Project Sites. eDNA is the collection of genetic material shed by organisms in their environment, which enables species detection without direct … Continued
New research examining perceived opportunities and barriers for multi-use in offshore wind energy planning in the Southern New England area has been published in Marine Policy. The study specifically examines the relationship between commercial fishing and offshore wind industries, exploring … Continued
The UMass Dartmouth School for Marine Science & Technology (SMAST) is partnering with the New Bedford Port Authority on a new research project titled “Tracking and Modeling the Behavior and Position of Fishing Vessels and Their Towed Gears in Wind … Continued
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) Environmental Technical Working Group (E-TWG) is hosting the next State of the Science meeting on Offshore Energy, Wildlife, and Fisheries from June 8-11, 2026 on Long Island, New York. The … Continued
The Northeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC) seeks public comment on the Draft Regional Standards for the Offshore Wind Project-Level Monitoring, or monitoring standards. These are the recommended regional monitoring standards for evaluating the effects of fixed-foundation offshore wind development. The monitoring … Continued
The offshore substation (OSS) for the Sunrise Wind Project, a new offshore wind farm Ørsted is building off the coast of New York, has been installed and is now undergoing commissioning work. The OSS was installed by Saipem’s heavy lift … Continued