Inspire fisheries scientists work with developers to engage with stakeholders with varied marine interests. Inspire offers services to Indigenous Tribes to develop fisheries monitoring studies that consider diverse interests.
Inspire Environmental is partnering with InContext to facilitate incorporation of Indigenous Tribal fisheries concerns into the development of Fisheries Monitoring Plans.
Commercial and recreational fisheries representatives are integral to planning monitoring studies conducted by Inspire and are commonly contracted as captain, vessel and crew of the monitoring efforts.
Learn more about our South Fork Wind benthic monitoring program.
Effects of offshore wind farm (OSW) development in the US on fishery resources have been predicted based on European experience. A sevenyear study of the first US OSW documented the response of demersal fish and invertebrates to construction and operation.
Indigenous communities have timeless relationships with fisheries that include a culture of respect, stewardship, and sustainability. Offshore wind farm (OWF) development involves fisheries monitoring that can conflict with Indigenous values.
