Informing decision-making at the
intersection of offshore wind and fisheries

Leading Regional Offshore Wind and Fisheries Research

ROSA’s Mission: The Responsible Offshore Science Alliance (ROSA) is a nonprofit organization that advances research, monitoring, and methods on the effects of offshore wind energy development on fisheries across US federal and state waters. We serve as an objective resource for all sectors and facilitate the coordination of regional scientific research to collaboratively and efficiently deepen understanding.

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.

Learn More About Our Work

We are working full-time on offshore wind and fisheries research. Our strategic goals are:

  • Administer Regional OSW Fisheries Research
  • Facilitate assessment of Cumulative/Regional
  • Build coordination through engagement
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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:
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Everyone is welcome at our meetings

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Meeting records are posted on this website

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All products we develop are open source

Recent News & Upcoming Events

Upcoming Meetings

Join ROSA for our upcoming virtual Advisory Council Meeting on June 14th, 2024, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm.
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ROSA Facilitated Engaging Discussion on Non-Extractive Sampling Techniques

More than 60 people participated in a rich discussion about non-extractive sampling techniques for resource assessment at a workshop hosted by ROSA at the New York State Energy Research & Development Authority State of the Science meeting last summer. Abstracts from the five presentations, details from the dialogue, and resources can be found in our workshop summary.

Regional Framework Database Now Available

With the support of consultant WSP, ROSA has created a two-part database to help with research prioritization: one that synthesizes existing research priorities and one that compiles research being undertaken by programs along the East Coast. The analysis of data in these databases highlights gaps in research that can inform future research. View the databases, manual on how to best use the databases, and a report on how they were created.

Explore Resources Produced by the ROSA and Others in the Field

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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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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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