[Rimarinefisheries] Vineyard Wind Mariner Update – Environmental Sampling and Video Surveys in Nantucket Sound and through Muskeget Channel

OFFSHORE WIND MARINER UPDATE NO. 33 [ic.t.hubspotemail.net]
Environmental Sampling and Video Surveys

Dear Fisherman,

The Research Vessel JAMIE HANNA will be performing environmental sampling consisting of grab samples and video surveys. The activities will take place in Nantucket Sound and down through Muskeget Channel. The expected duration of sampling and survey activity is 2 to 4 weeks (weather permitting) beginning on the 6^th of October, 2020.

Date: On or about the 6^th of October – duration 2-4 weeks

Location: Along the Muskeget Channel and into Nantucket Sound

Vineyard Wind is committed to communicating and working with local fishermen in the region during all stages of development of proposed offshore wind farms. If you are fishing or plan to fish in the survey area during this time period, please contact a Vineyard Wind Fisheries Liaison with any questions or comments.

Thank you.

Crista Bank, Vineyard Wind Fisheries Liaison: cbank@vineyardwind.com, 508-525-0421 

Caela Howard, Vineyard Wind Fisheries Liaison: choward@vineyardwind.com, 508-386-9832

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R/V JAMIE HANNA

Master: Steve Wilson

Email: papasteve26@yahoo.com

Cell: 516-984-8611

Standing by on channels 13 & 16

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