The Fisheries Roundtable Series is a set of dynamic, discussion-based sessions about issues facing the New Hampshire fishing industry, including but not limited to offshore wind energy development, bait shortages, marine mammal interactions, and current industry research.
The topics are informed by roundtable participants and an industry-composed steering committee. Sessions occur in-person at various spaces along the NH Seacoast, and virtual participation needs can be accomodated.
Upcoming Fisheries Roundtable Session
To be announced
If you would like to suggest a topic, please reach out the contacts below.
Past Fisheries Roundtable Sessions
The Responsible Offshore Development Alliance’s (RODA) Fisheries Knowledge Trust with Fiona Hogan
Seacoast Science Center, Rye, NH — Thursday, February 22, 2024 — 5pm - 7pm
In-person participation only, please reach out if you would like to request a virtual participation option.
Learn about the Fisheries Knowledge Trust: the first industry-owned platform where fishermen can aggregate, secure, and share the knowledge they collect about our oceans into a standardized, accessible repository. Unlike ad hoc efforts to collect data, the Trust is built on the principals of ownership, economic self-interest and reciprocity. It uses a combination of technology and governance procedures to ensure that contributors have the confidence they need that their data will remain secure while ensuring data users that the information is accurate. Fishermen will also share in the value of the information they provide.
FishFlOW IEA: Fisheries and Floating Offshore Wind Integrated Ecosystem Assessment (IEA) for the Gulf of Maine
Seacoast Science Center, Rye, NH — December 13, 2023 — 5pm - 7pm
The Responsible Offshore Development Alliance (RODA) and NOAA Fisheries need your help identifying key interactions and potential tradeoffs between fisheries and floating offshore wind energy development in the Gulf of Maine. Your knowledge and experience is vital to a systemic, comprehensive approach to understanding and assessing the potential risks, benefits, and tradeoffs posed by offshore wind development. The goal is to ensure potential impacts to fisheries and fishing communities are considered as priority concerns and that your knowledge and experience is included when providing the best information available to BOEM and other decision makers.
A Fishing Community Dialogue on Values and Impacts of Change in the Gulf of Maine
Seacoast Science Center, Rye, NH — November 29, 2023 — 5pm - 7pm
Share your perceptions about fishing community values, anticipated impacts, and associated implications of change in the Gulf of Maine. Assessing fishing community values will help to prioritize actions that the industry can take to address your needs.
Across the Pond: An Open Conversation with two UK Fishermen about their Offshore Wind Energy Experiences
The UK’s first windfarm was built in 2005 near the Thames Estuary. In the Thames estuary region, there are now seven wind farms, and two are slated to come on board within the next 5 years. During early development in the UK, The Crowne Estate didn’t involve the fishing industry in the siting process. Because the fishing industry has been persistent about having their voices heard in the siting process, they made major headway in how wind energy siting is carried out.
Panelists: Merlin Jackson & Colin Warwick
Contacts
Gabriela Bradt, Ph.D.
Fisheries Extension Specialist
gabriela.bradt@unh.edu
Katy Bland
Engagement & Research Associate
katy@neracoos.org
