The federal agency that studies the ocean and manages fisheries lost about 1,200 employees in February. But for the fishermen regulated by the agency, it’s still business as usual on the docks. On a recent Wednesday, many crews on New Bedford’s fishing piers were doing gear work for their next trip, as Eric Hansen repaired […]
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Despite A Nearly Perfect Collision Record In the U.K., N.E. Fishermen Still Say Offshore Wind Farms Are Unsafe. Here’s Why.
The offshore wind industry may be in its infancy in the United States, but it’s been a thriving renewable resource in Europe for decades. As parties debate about the impacts of wind farms on commercial fishermen safety, countries like the United Kingdom, where fishermen and offshore wind have co-existed for over 20 years, say it’s safe. But a clean
track record abroad doesn’t mean all the safety questions have been answered.
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You Asked, We Answered: Are Offshore Wind Developers Responsible For Fishing Gear Damaged In A Wind Farm?
Here at The Public’s Radio, we’ve been closely following the offshore wind industry and its potential impact on New England commercial fishermen and the environment. This week, we got a question about offshore wind from one of our listeners. South Coast Reporter Nadine Sebai has been extensively covering the issue and is here to talk with us.
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Developer Faces Major Setbacks In Building Country’s First Large Scale Offshore Wind Farm
Vineyard Wind was dealt two major setbacks that could affect its plan to build the country’s first large scale offshore wind farm.
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Vineyard Wind Changes Offshore Wind Farm Orientation To Assist Regional Fishermen
Offshore wind developer Vineyard Wind is changing the layout of its 84-turbine wind farm in an effort to reduce the impact on commercial fishermen.
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New Bedford Port Authority Named ‘Fisheries Representative’ To Offshore Wind Industry
The New Bedford Port Authority will serve as the point-of-contact for commercial fishermen looking for information about offshore wind development.
