{"id":319661,"date":"2025-12-04T17:49:56","date_gmt":"2025-12-04T21:49:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/noticias\/smast-studies-impact-of-wind-energy-on-commercial-fisheries\/"},"modified":"2025-12-04T20:10:40","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T00:10:40","slug":"smast-studies-impact-of-wind-energy-on-commercial-fisheries","status":"publish","type":"noticias","link":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/news\/smast-studies-impact-of-wind-energy-on-commercial-fisheries\/","title":{"rendered":"SMAST studies impact of wind energy on commercial fisheries"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth School of Marine Science and Technology<\/strong>(SMAST<\/em>) has announced its collaboration with the New Bedford Port Authority<\/strong> on a new project entitled “Tracking and Modeling the Behavior and Position of Fishing Vessels and their Trawl Gear in Wind Energy Zones.”<\/em> This effort gains support from a $419,462 grant awarded by the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center<\/strong> (MassCEC). <\/p>\n\n

The environmental impact of wind power on fisheries<\/h2>\n\n

This study will focus on analyzing how fishing vessels and their trawl gears operate in and around the areas of offshore wind energy<\/a><\/strong>with the aim of better understanding the potential impacts of this industry on commercial fisheries. In addition, the project will seek to identify ways to support a safe and sustainable coexistence between the fishing and wind sectors. <\/p>\n\n

SMAST <\/strong>was selected as a strategic partner because of its relevant track record in collaborative fisheries research and its close relationships with the commercial fishing community. The institution is also recognized for its expertise in the “study of the impacts of wind farms on fishing activities”.<\/em> <\/p>\n\n

In conjunction with the New Bedford Port Authority<\/strong>, SMAST <\/em>will provide both practical experience and scientific analysis to promote offshore wind development that benefits both economic growth and ocean sustainability.<\/p>\n\n

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This project represents an important opportunity to combine practical knowledge of the fishing industry with our expertise in scientific modeling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By working closely with the New Bedford Port Authority and local fishermen, we will be able to observe and model how commercial vessels operate in wind energy zones under real-world conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our goal is to generate objective data that will contribute to the development of offshore wind energy, while ensuring that fishing communities can continue to thrive alongside this emerging industry.<\/p>\nDr. Steve Cadrin, professor of fisheries oceanography at SMAST.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n

This study reflects SMAST <\/em>and the New Bedford Port Authority<\/em> ‘s commitment to the development of clean, sustainable energy while promoting the welfare of local fishing communities.<\/p>\n\n

Source and photo: UMass Dartmouth News<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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