Responsible Offshore Science Alliance (ROSA)

Join us tomorrow at 1pm ET! 🤝 The final ROSA Advisory Council meeting of 2024 will be full of discussion, important updates from our partners and planning for 2025. Meeting agenda and link to join are here: https://lnkd.in/dvBpqUne

Reminder that concept papers for ROSA's Regional RFP are due this Friday, December 20, 2024 by 5 p.m. ET Concept papers should align with the key research objectives outlined in the RFP, focusing on the impacts of offshore wind development on fish and fisheries. This is an opportunity to advance collaborative, regionally-relevant science and contribute to the development of solutions to support both sustainable fisheries and offshore wind. For detailed guidelines and submission instructions, visit https://lnkd.in/e8gsc2CP

Funding Opportunity Announcement! ROSA is announcing the release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) offering up to $3.4 million to advance regional solutions for fisheries and offshore wind along the U.S. East Coast. This RFP seeks to fund hypothesis-driven research in three high-priority areas: 1. Supporting Fisheries Access – Developing strategies for the coexistence of fishing activity with offshore wind, or strategies to mitigate potential impacts. 2. Understanding Potential Offshore Wind Impacts on Larval Fish – Advancing our knowledge of how offshore wind may affect the larval transport, settlement, and distribution of commercially valuable species. 3. Fisheries Monitoring: Data Integration, Evaluation, & Analysis – Leveraging existing data to enhance regional monitoring efforts, aiming to understand data needs and capabilities for assessing cumulative impacts. Funded projects will generate valuable insights to guide planning, management, impact assessment, and mitigation efforts and support the long-term resilience of our fisheries and marine ecosystems. This funding is made possible through the Empire Wind 1 project, developed by Equinor and supported by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) under its New York 4 Offshore Wind Renewable Energy Certificates solicitation. 💡 Interested? Learn more about this funding opportunity and find out how to apply: https://lnkd.in/e8gsc2CP Stay connected with ROSA for updates on this RFP and other initiatives: https://lnkd.in/enEbxpUb

🚨 Funding Announcement Coming Soon! 🚨 ROSA announces an upcoming Request for Proposals (RFP) to launch our Regional Research Program, making available up to $3.4 million in funding for research on the interactions between offshore wind and fisheries along the U.S. East Coast. This funding is made possible through the Empire Wind 1 project, developed by Equinor and supported by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) under its New York 4 Offshore Wind Renewable Energy Certificates solicitation. This RFP will support three high-priority research areas: 1. Supporting Fisheries Access – Advancing strategies for coexistence and mitigation in offshore wind areas. 2. Understanding Potential Impacts to Larval Fish – Investigating the transport and settlement of larval fish and invertebrates. 3. Fisheries Monitoring: Data Integration, Evaluation, & Analysis – Enhancing regional monitoring efforts through innovative data integration. ROSA is committed to funding hypothesis-driven, actionable research that builds on existing efforts, delivering timely results to support fisheries and offshore wind management, planning, and mitigation. Stay tuned for the full RFP announcement, and be sure to sign up for updates here: https://lnkd.in/exwJDGxv  You can access the full Notice of Intent here: https://lnkd.in/e8gsc2CP

On Monday, ROSA Research Director, Michael Pol, and Research Project Manager, Patricia Perez, will be attending the Annual Meeting of the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the American Fisheries Society. Day 1 will focus on the Cumulative Effects of Offshore Wind on Fisheries. Tricia will share insights into the research needs within FishFORWRD and the ROSA team looks forward to participating in the Cumulative Impacts Workshop led by NOAA Northeast Fisheries Science Center Offshore Wind and Ecology Branch. See you there! MAC Annual Meeting: https://lnkd.in/e_6TqwZP FishFORWRD: https://lnkd.in/d_DT5FSX

Last call 📣 to join ROSA staff, board members, and partners to celebrate our Fifth Anniversary! 🎉✨🥳 📆Date: October 28th ⏲️Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM 📍 Location: Knife & Fork Inn, Atlantic City, NJ Thank you and welcome to our newest 🤝 Featured Partner AKRF! RSVP your attendance 🙋 by October 25th! Tickets 🎟️ on our event page 🖱️ https://bit.ly/47mVwuF To learn about sponsorship opportunities, visit our website 🖥️ https://bit.ly/4gr9cc4 This special event coincides with the week of the American Clean Power’s 2024 Offshore WINDPOWER Conference & Exhibition. Thank you to all our current sponsors! 🏅 Premiere Sponsor Avangrid 🎖️ Collaborator Ørsted 🏆 Featured Partner Attentive Energy

🌊✨Exciting News!🎉 We are gearing up to celebrate ROSA's 5th anniversary this month! A special thank you to Ørsted for joining us at the Collaborator level as a sponsor for this celebration and our new Data Governance Program. Your support helps us continue our mission of advancing research, monitoring, and methods on the effects of offshore wind energy development on fish and fisheries. Join us as we reflect on our journey, celebrate our achievements, and look forward to the future of offshore wind fisheries science. Together, we are working to foster innovative solutions to protect our fisheries and drive responsible development. Here’s to continued collaboration and progress!🌎💙Get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/47mVwuF #ROSA #FisheriesScience #Sustainability #Collaboration #Orsted #AnniversaryCelebration

 🎉 You're Invited! 🎉 Join ROSA staff, board members, and partners to celebrate our Fifth Anniversary! ✨ 📆Date: October 28th ⏲️Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM 📍 Location: Knife & Fork Inn, Atlantic City, NJ This special event coincides with the week of the American Clean Power’s 2024 Offshore WINDPOWER Conference & Exhibition. Over the past five years, we’ve collaborated with the fishing industry, offshore wind developers, and researchers to support and promote rigorous science.🔍 We look forward to celebrating several major projects we’ve launched and continue to work on with our sector partners.🤝 We’re excited for what the next five years will bring and hope you’ll join us in this celebration!🎊🌟 To purchase tickets, visit our event page 🖱️ https://bit.ly/47mVwuF To learn about sponsorship opportunities, visit our website 🖥️ https://bit.ly/4gr9cc4

🌊✨ We are thrilled to announce that Attentive Energy is a featured partner for the ROSA’s 5th Anniversary Cocktail Reception! 🎉 Join us as we celebrate five years of collaboration, innovation, and commitment to advancing the science around offshore wind and fisheries. A huge thank you to Attentive Energy for their support and partnership on this journey! Don’t miss the chance to connect with fishing industry and offshore wind leaders and contribute to our mission. Grab your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/e3earpta Looking forward to an evening of inspiring conversations and celebrating our shared achievements! 🥂 #ROSA #AnniversaryCelebration #Fisheries #OffshoreWind #Partnership #AttentiveEnergy

Join us for the next ROSA Advisory Council Meeting this Thursday, September 26, at 9 a.m. ET! 📅 What to Expect: -Insightful discussions -Collaboration opportunities -Key updates on our initiatives 🔗 Don't miss out! Register here: https://lnkd.in/e6EVfuxM 📜 Curious about what’s on the agenda? Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/eXz8_HAD We can’t wait to see you there!