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The Fisheries Representatives represent the interests of fishermen to the project, and help make sure the project is getting the information it should have about the fishing industry. Fisheries Reps represent the interests of fishermen, not the project. Fisheries Reps also help get out the word about project activities offshore, and help to make sure the project is aware of any immediate problems or concerns from fishermen.
Jim Donofrio
jimdrfa@aol.com
+1 (202) 236-4867
Jake Wiscott
openwater86@gmail.com
+1 (609) 780-5079
Vineyard Offshore is an active member and/or participant in the following technical working groups and advisory boards:
Massachusetts Fisheries Working Group on Offshore Wind Energy
Massachusetts Habitat Working Group on Offshore Wind Energy
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority Fisheries Technical Working Group (FTWG)
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority Environmental Technical Working Group
International Council for the Exploration of the Seas (ICES)
Join Fisheries Liaisons for port hours on commercial and recreational fishing: 9AM-12PM on 6/13 in Leonard’s Wharf, New Bedford, and 6/14 in Superior Trawl, Narragansett.
The ICES Working Group spent a week on the UMASS Dartmouth SMASTs campus. They joined fishing reps, scientists, and other OSW and industry partners for a tour of the New Bedford Harbor.
Our team had a great time participating in the 78th annual Martha's Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby!
Our team celebrated a great season of fishing for striped bass at this year’s StriperFest in Falmouth, Massachusetts.
