Socioeconomic Characterization of West Coast Fisheries in Relation to Offshore Wind Energy Development

Report

Title: Socioeconomic Characterization of West Coast Fisheries in Relation to Offshore Wind Energy Development

Author:

Pfeiffer, L.; Alkire, C.; Ise, J.

Publication Date:

August 15, 2024

Document Number:

OCS Study BOEM 2024-054

Pages:

109

Affiliation

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

Technology:

Wind Energy

Receptor:

Fish, Demersal Fish, Pelagic Fish, Human Dimensions, Fisheries, Stakeholder Engagement

Language:

English

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Pfeiffer, L.; Alkire, C.; Ise, J. (2024). Socioeconomic Characterization of West Coast Fisheries in Relation to Offshore Wind Energy Development (Report No. OCS Study BOEM 2024-054). Report by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

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TI - Socioeconomic Characterization of West Coast Fisheries in Relation to Offshore Wind Energy Development
AU - Pfeiffer, L
AU - Alkire, C
AU - Ise, J
AB - The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is charged with planning, siting, and authorizing offshore wind energy (OWE) development on the outer continental shelf (OCS).1 2 The BOEM Pacific Region (BOEM Pacific) carries out this process offshore of the continental U.S. West Coast, i.e., off the coasts of California, Oregon, and Washington.3 Along the West Coast, ocean areas that have been selected for and/or are under consideration for OWE development have or are likely to overlap with areas long used by commercial, tribal, and recreational fisheries. Therefore, West Coast fisheries and fishing communities may be impacted by OWE development activities, including site characterization surveys, construction, operation, and decommissioning of OWE facilities. This report aims to provide a general overview of West Coast fisheries and fisheries information relevant to consider in assessing such impacts drawn from experiences and methods used in federal fisheries management.
DA - 2024/08//
PY - 2024
SP - 109
PB - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
SN - OCS Study BOEM 2024-054
UR - https://www.boem.gov/Pacific-Completed-Studies/
LA - English
KW - Wind Energy
KW - Fish
KW - Demersal Fish
KW - Pelagic Fish
KW - Human Dimensions
KW - Environmental Justice
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Abstract

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is charged with planning, siting, and authorizing offshore wind energy (OWE) development on the outer continental shelf (OCS).1 2 The BOEM Pacific Region (BOEM Pacific) carries out this process offshore of the continental U.S. West Coast, i.e., off the coasts of California, Oregon, and Washington.3 Along the West Coast, ocean areas that have been selected for and/or are under consideration for OWE development have or are likely to overlap with areas long used by commercial, tribal, and recreational fisheries. Therefore, West Coast fisheries and fishing communities may be impacted by OWE development activities, including site characterization surveys, construction, operation, and decommissioning of OWE facilities. This report aims to provide a general overview of West Coast fisheries and fisheries information relevant to consider in assessing such impacts drawn from experiences and methods used in federal fisheries management.