The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), on behalf of the Offshore Wind Environmental Technical Working Group (E-TWG) and the Fisheries Technical Working Group (F-TWG), hosted the 2026 State of the Science Workshop on Offshore Energy, Wildlife, and Fisheries from June 8 through June 11, 2026, at Stony Brook University on Long Island, New York. The theme of the 2026 conference was “Building on a Strong Foundation: Deepening Knowledge and Finding Collaborative Solutions,” reflecting the growing body of research on offshore wind interactions with marine ecosystems and the need for collaborative approaches to address remaining knowledge gaps. The conference brought together scientists, fisheries representatives, offshore wind developers, state and federal agency staff, and non-governmental organizations to share the latest research findings and discuss priority topics, including fisheries monitoring, cumulative impacts, marine spatial planning, and strategies for coexistence between offshore wind and commercial fishing. More information and recordings of conference symposia can be found here.
