FEBRUARY 2024

From the Executive Director

DEAR ROSA COMMUNITY:

The new year is off to a running start, creating momentum as ROSA and you, our sector partners, set priorities for our work related to advancing the science around offshore wind development and its impact on fish and fisheries.

Over the past several months, ROSA has met with each of the four sectors (fisheries, offshore wind, science and research, and regulatory) as part of our monitoring plan coordination sessions. The findings from these sessions will be presented this summer. Thank you so much for offering your time and expertise as we develop the report related to summarizing the offshore wind fisheries monitoring plan sessions and use it to inform our strategic plan.

The fisheries and offshore wind sectors created ROSA and have charged us with collaborating with other sectors that conduct research and monitoring related to offshore wind development’s impact on fish and fisheries. To do this, we are expanding our team of Board Members and staff with expertise to guide and support our work.

This is an exciting time for ROSA, and we wouldn’t be here without each of you. Working together is a unique and vital part of our efforts, and we appreciate that it takes time and dedication from our community for our work to be successful.

ROSA Research Updates

ROSA Completes Fisheries Monitoring Sessions

ROSA recently held the last of its four sector-specific Offshore Wind Fisheries Monitoring Plan Development, Implementation, & Evolution sessions. These sessions provided a forum for ROSA to hear directly from each sector about concerns, lessons learned, and paths forward for increasing consistency and collaboration in the offshore wind fisheries monitoring space. READ MORE.

ROSA Welcomes Mattera and Pearsall to Board

I am thrilled to announce the addition of two dynamic individuals to our Board of Directors. Fred Mattera, Executive Director of the Commercial Fisheries Center of Rhode Island and Ross Pearsall, Senior Fisheries Relationship Manager, North Atlantic Marine Affairs, Ørsted. Their expertise and experience will complement our board and help to advance our mission.

Happening at ROSA

ROSA Seeks Intern

ROSA is offering an exciting internship opportunity for undergraduate or graduate students with a strong interest in marine science and the impact of offshore wind development on fish and fisheries. Gain hands-on experience while contributing meaningfully to the organization.

This is a 10-week, paid, remote position. Start date is June 2024.

To apply, send resume to careers@rosasci ence.org and include “ROSA Internship Application” in the subject line. The deadline is April 1, 2024.

Other Updates

RSWC Launches Science Plan

ROSA and the Regional Wildlife Science Collaborative for Offshore Wind have been charged with identifying best practices and priorities for the monitoring and research on the impacts of offshore wind development on natural resources. While ROSA focuses on the impacts on fish and fisheries, RWSC focuses on wildlife, which includes marine mammals, birds, bats, sea turtles, and protected fish. READ MORE

Before you go, I want to invite you to follow ROSA on LinkedIn for the latest updates and information on research and science on offshore wind development and its impact on fish and fisheries along the East coast.

Best Regards,

Reneé Reilly, Ph.D.

Executive Director, ROSA

Renee@rosascience.org