Collaborating on regional research to inform decision-making at the intersection of offshore wind and fisheries

Offshore wind is expanding along the US East Coast–deepening interest among those active in Atlantic waters in better understanding interactions between offshore wind and ocean ecosystems.
With offshore wind projects spanning multiple states and many organizations launching research, a coordinated approach is needed to ensure credible data is collected and shared.

Leading Regional Offshore Wind and Fisheries Research

The Responsible Offshore Science Alliance (ROSA) is a nonprofit organization leading a collaborative effort to advance research and monitoring on the potential effects of offshore wind on fisheries.

At the heart of ROSA’s work is a community–of fishermen, offshore wind developers, academics, government representatives, and others–united behind a common goal: objective, collaborative science. Together, we aim to generate scientific data to support effective decision-making and policy.

We are the only entity working full-time on offshore wind and fisheries research:

  • Setting research priorities
  • Enabling collaboration among scientists
  • Reducing redundancy
  • Providing scientific leadership
  • Administering research (forthcoming)

Committed to Inclusivity and Transparency

We welcome everyone who is interested in our mission. Anyone with knowledge of fish, fishing, or offshore wind can contribute significantly to our efforts. One need not be a scientist to participate in ROSA projects.

We approach our work with an inclusionary lens:

• Everyone is welcome at our meetings
• Meeting records are posted on this website
• All products we develop are open source

Ways to Get Involved

  • Lend Your Knowledge
  • Attend Our Meetings
  • Join a Committee
  • Participate in Research
  • Help Design Research Tools

Learn How to Get Involved

Recent News & Upcoming Events

Upcoming Meetings

Advisory Council Meeting

The next regular Advisory Council meeting, which is open to the public, will be held virtually on March 29 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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ROSA Welcomes New Board Members

We are thrilled to announce the addition of two dynamic individuals to our Board of Directors. Fred Mattera, Executive Director of the Commercial Fisheries Center of Rhode Island and Ross Pearsall, Senior Fisheries Regional Manager, North Atlantic Marine Affairs, Ørsted. Fred and Ross each bring valuable board and professional leadership experience from the commercial fishing and offshore wind sectors. Their expertise and experience will complement our board and help to advance our mission.

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Research Spotlight

Trawl Survey Net Modification Experiment Under Way

ROSA Research Director Mike Pol and other members of the Northeast Trawl Advisory Panel (NTAP) are engaged in an experiment on the F/V Darana R, Jimmy and Bobby Ruhle’s vessel, exploring a modification to trawl survey nets that could help standardize studies in offshore wind energy areas.

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Offshore Wind
Resource Spotlight

ROSA Publishes Data Standardization and Sharing Report

ROSA recently published a report highlighting results from a study on data standardization and sharing related to research on the potential impacts of offshore wind on fisheries. Continue reading to learn about the key findings and ROSA’s recommendations.

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