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Topic: Offshore wind energy

A small fishing vessel near wind turbines.

Dive in with NOAA Fisheries Podcast: Studying ocean sounds to prep for renewable energy

May 10, 2024

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A small fishing vessel near wind turbines.

Photo showing a wind turbine generates electricity at the Block Island Wind Farm on July 07, 2022 near Block Island, Rhode Island.

New England research project to boost off-shore wind generation

November 30, 2023

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Photo showing a wind turbine generates electricity at the Block Island Wind Farm on July 07, 2022 near Block Island, Rhode Island.

The ship also tows a plankton net at each location. Called a “bongo net” because it resembles a drum set, it collects plankton — tiny animals like fish larvae and krill that live in the water — which are too small to get caught in the trawl net. Plankton are an important source of food for many fish and whales, so plankton samples tell scientists about what food is available in the area.

NOAA and Community Offshore Wind to Partner on Environmental Monitoring Program

September 14, 2023

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The ship also tows a plankton net at each location. Called a “bongo net” because it resembles a drum set, it collects plankton — tiny animals like fish larvae and krill that live in the water — which are too small to get caught in the trawl net. Plankton are an important source of food for many fish and whales, so plankton samples tell scientists about what food is available in the area.

Photo of a wind turbines generate electricity at the Block Island Wind Farm on July 07, 2022 near Block Island, Rhode Island.

NOAA and the University of Rhode Island Sign Agreement to Explore Effects of Offshore Wind Energy Development

June 15, 2023

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Photo of a wind turbines generate electricity at the Block Island Wind Farm on July 07, 2022 near Block Island, Rhode Island.

Aerial view of wind turbines that generate electricity at the Block Island Wind Farm on July 07, 2022 near Block Island, Rhode Island. The first commercial offshore wind farm in the United States is located 3.8 miles from Block Island, Rhode Island in the Atlantic Ocean.

NOAA and BOEM announce joint strategy for fisheries surveys

December 5, 2022

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Aerial view of wind turbines that generate electricity at the Block Island Wind Farm on July 07, 2022 near Block Island, Rhode Island. The first commercial offshore wind farm in the United States is located 3.8 miles from Block Island, Rhode Island in the Atlantic Ocean.

five wind turbines in water stemming from the horizon before a clear blue sky

NOAA Fisheries and BOEM share the final Federal Survey Mitigation Strategy to Mitigate Impacts of Offshore Wind Energy Development on NOAA Fisheries’ Surveys for the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic

December 5, 2022

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five wind turbines in water stemming from the horizon before a clear blue sky

These two rare North Atlantic right whales were photographed by the NOAA's Northeast Fisheries Center aerial survey team in May 2016.

NOAA and BOEM announce draft offshore wind, North Atlantic right whale strategy

October 21, 2022

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These two rare North Atlantic right whales were photographed by the NOAA's Northeast Fisheries Center aerial survey team in May 2016.

Block Island wind turbine construction.

NOAA, BOEM announce collaboration to advance offshore wind energy

January 18, 2022

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Block Island wind turbine construction.

Offshore wind turbines in Block Island Sound off Southern New England.

NOAA and BOEM announce interagency collaboration to advance offshore wind energy

January 12, 2022

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Offshore wind turbines in Block Island Sound off Southern New England.

Hawaiian islands viewed from space.

Podcast: Picking the best spots for offshore wind energy

March 1, 2017

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Hawaiian islands viewed from space.

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