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Under the agreement, the multidisciplinary approach will focus on understanding these complicated relationships on an ecosystem level. For example, an early project under the agreement is to create an , linking fishing, the environment, and offshore wind energy development.
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The partnership was made through a , which allows federal and non-federal partners to do collaborative research. Through these agreements, NOAA and non-federal partners share ideas, technical expertise, facilities, and other research materials.
The center鈥檚 wind energy team is primarily located in Narragansett, Rhode Island, steps away from the. The center works to promote sustainability of marine life in the region, support seafood harvests, sustain coastal communities, and generate economic opportunities and benefits from the use of these resources.
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The university has been a leader in research, outreach, education, and workforce development issues for more than a decade. It was instrumental in assisting the state with the science and policy work necessary to create the Rhode Island Special Area Management Plan (), which provided the siting and management of the Block Island Wind Farm, the country鈥檚 first, when it became operational in 2016.
Offshore wind energy development is a key component for ensuring the nation鈥檚 energy security in the years to come. This collaboration will help ensure that offshore wind energy operations occur in a healthy, functioning ocean ecosystem that continues to support marine life, ocean livelihoods, and the coastal communities in our region.
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