UMass Dartmouth awarded funds for offshore wind and fishing research

UMass Dartmouth’s School for Marine Science & Technology was awarded $265,984 from the Healey-Driscoll Administration as part of the Massachusetts Fisheries Innovation Fund.

The department will use the funds to study the economic feasibility of safe fishing around offshore wind infrastructure.

The Healey-Driscoll Administration awarded nearly $1.2 million to support programs and projects to boost the competitiveness of commercial fisheries. The funds are designed to directly support the commercial fishing industry.

“The Massachusetts Fisheries Innovation Fund will help ensure the profitability and resiliency of our fisheries for generations to come,” said Department of Fish & Games Commissioner Tom O’Shea. “This will directly support researchers, fishers and industry advocates navigating offshore wind development in coastal waters.”