This grant opportunity aims to evaluate how derelict fishing gear interacts with offshore energy infrastructure, like floating wind farms, off the coast of California. The study's objectives include identifying high-risk areas, developing mitigation strategies, recognizing future research opportunities, and enhancing predictive models. The project will also provide data to scientific and stakeholder communities, which will assist the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) in environmental … Show More

The overarching goal of this study is to assess the probability of derelict fishing gear interactions with offshore energy-related infrastructure, including floating wind structures, offshore California, that can be used to:Identify regions of greatest risk.Inform potential mitigative strategies… Show More