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SYNTHESIS OF THE SCIENCE II: FLOATING OFFSHORE WIND DEVELOPMENT AND FISHERIES
RODA is organizing a continuation of the “Synthesis of the Science: Offshore Wind and Fisheries Interactions” project through hosting a virtual workshop on the interactions between fisheries floating wind energy technology. . There is currently limited understanding of this emerging technology and the impacts it may have on commercial fisheries in the U.S. This workshop intends to achieve two goals:
- Information sharing between the fishing industry and offshore wind technologists, engineers, and developers, including improved evaluation of the implications of the turbines, anchor system, and cables on fishing operations; and
- Identify opportunities for fishing experts to partner in research and development for offshore wind technologies that may mitigate impacts to fishing.
RODA will compile questions regarding this technology to develop research recommendations that facilitate fishing industry involvement in other project phases, as well as OSW planning processes more generally.
The workshop will build on previous presentations, including by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, Pacific Fishery Management Council, and Maine Roadmap Effort, with the intention of informing the target audience of fishing experts (industry members, scientists, and managers) and offshore wind technologists and advancing cross-sectoral partnerships.
