Good neighbors, onshore and offshore

Vineyard Offshore is committed to working with the fishing industry so that the offshore wind and fishing industries can thrive together.

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Overview

Good neighbors, onshore and offshore

We have over a decade of experience engaging with commercial and recreational fishermen, vessel owners, fishing advocacy organizations, shore support services, and fisheries research institutions. We fund research, share data, and participate in regional science initiatives. Our network of Fisheries Representatives maintains two-way communication during project development and construction. And we hire fishing vessels to conduct fisheries surveys and support site assessment, data gathering, and other activities on the water.

Select project or lease area for offshore wind mariner updates, fisheries science, downloads & more:

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Vineyard Wind 1

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Vineyard Northeast

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Vineyard Mid-Atlantic

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California North

Our Team

Fisheries & mariners contacts

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Crista Bank

Fisheries Manager

(508) 525-0421

cbank@vineyardoffshore.com

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Lucia Ordonez

West Coast Fisheries Liaison

(707) 572-9011

lordonez@VineyardOffshore.com

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Emmie Page

New York Fisheries Liaison

(778) 584-3505

epage@VineyardOffshore.com

Resources

Learn more about how we engage with fisheries and mariners

See below for the latest news and other resources on Vineyard Offshore’s engagement with commercial and recreational fishermen, vessel owners, and fishing advocacy organizations.

Case Study

03.06.25

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A Case Study in Offshore Wind Development: Partnering with the Fishing Industry

03.06.25

Case Study

11.07.25

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A Case Study in Offshore Wind Development: Protecting Marine Mammals

11.07.25

Application

11.07.25

Gear Loss Claim Application

11.07.25

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Text “offshore” to 844-621-0544 to sign up for text message updates

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