OCEAN Winds recognizes the benefits that commercial fishing provides to society and the proud heritage that results from that work. The positive impact offshore wind can have on climate change and thus the future of healthy fisheries can provide for common ground.  There are many possible synergies between commercial fishing and offshore wind energy. In regions that have already seen decades of development, scientists have noted the benefits of wind farms to the ecosystem and fisheries stocks.  In these same areas, fishers have demonstrated their deep knowledge and experience makes them valued advisers and service contractors to ocean energy development in challenging ocean conditions.

 

Offshore wind energy can also help diversify and strengthen Oregon’s coastal economy bringing benefits to all.

 

Understanding the needs of both industries is the first step toward a mutually beneficial coexistence. OCEAN Winds is committed to coastal community engagement and meeting the need for all stakeholders to have a real voice in how the offshore wind opportunity is developed in Oregon.