Abstract
Organizers: Brian Gervelis and Jennifer Dupont (moderator)
Addressing the challenges and realities of developing and executing Fisheries and Benthic Monitoring Plans that are aligned with the 2019 BOEM recommendations for renewable energy development.
How survey designs influence study outcomes – Dara Wilber
Requirements and challenges when surveying benthic habitats and introduced hard structures – Annie Murphy
Challenges and recommendations for fisheries monitoring for offshore wind farms – Sarah Borsetti
Rhode Island state perspectives on fisheries and benthic monitoring – Julia Livermore
Challenges and solutions in executing monitoring plans – Dave Bethoney
Panel Discussion