Setting the Context for Offshore Wind Development Effects on Fish and Fisheries

Addison, P.F.E., L.B. Flander, and C.N. Cook. 2015. Are we missing the boat? Current uses of long-term biological monitoring data in the evaluation and management of marine protected areas. Journal of Environmental Management 149:148–56, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2014.10.023. Ashley, M.C., S.C. Mangi, and L.D. Rodwell. 2014. The potential of offshore windfarms to act as marine protected areas–A systematic … Read more

Do Offshore Wind Farms Affect Recreational Fishing?

Offshore Wind Farms (OWFs) have emerged as the most common form of marine renewable energy generation. In fact, the U.S. has 16 active offshore wind farms covering over 1.7 million acres along the Atlantic coast. Although interests in renewable energy has grown along with the expansion of OWFs, concerns from coastal communities, as well as … Read more

Offshore Wind Projects and Fisheries: Conflict and Engagement in the United Kingdom and the United States

Aitken, M., C. Haggett, and D. Rudolph. 2016. Practices and rationales of community engagement with wind farms: Awareness raising, consultation, empowerment. Planning Theory and Practice 17(4):557–576, https://doi.org/10.1080/14649357.2016.1218919. Alexander, K.A., T. Potts, and T.A. Wilding. 2013a. Marine renewable energy and Scottish west coast fishers: Exploring impacts, opportunities and potential mitigation. Ocean & Coastal Management 75:1–10, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2013.01.005. … Read more

Report: Wind Project Will Negatively Affect Long Island Fishing Industry, But Climate Change Worse

Report: Wind Project Will Negatively Affect Long Island Fishing Industry, But Climate Change Worse The construction and operation of wind turbines offshore will have a “major adverse impact” on the commercial fishing industry. However, the threat of climate change would be worse, according to a federal environmental report released this week on a proposed wind … Read more