Offshore Wind and Commercial Fishing: Co-Existence FAQs

U.S. offshore wind, commercial fisheries, and other ocean users can coexist as we collaborate to share our country’s promising offshore waters for the benefit of all Americans. Read our frequently asked questions to learn how U.S. offshore wind can co-exist with the fishing and maritime industries.

Other helpful offshore wind resources:

• Visit supportoffshorewind.org to learn more about how U.S. offshore wind is poised for exponential growth. Explore video testimonials, peruse articles, reports and other resources, and sign up for updates to learn how our offshore wind energy resources will contribute to U.S. economic growth, job creation, and clean, reliable energy for Americans throughout the country.
• Visit ACP’s Resources page to download our latest offshore wind fact sheets, reports, and studies.
• The U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management also features several useful resources about U.S. offshore wind:
  • 2016 National Offshore Wind Strategy
  • ​BOEM Offshore Wind Energy
  • BOEM Offshore State Activities
  • BOEM Offshore Leases Fact Sheet
  • BOEM Renewable Energy Fact Sheet