Rhode Island Fishing

... When considering updates to the Magnuson-Stevens Act, we ask that Representative Huffman and his committee keep measures in place such as allowable catch limits and timelines that rebuild stocks and that the committee put tools in place that allow fisheries to manage climate impacts in a timely manner... - Stephen J. Medeiros, President, Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association OpinionMedeiros Rethinking fish stocks, climate change and federal lawStephen J. Medeiros is president of the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association, the largest fishing association in the Northeast. On Sept. 28, Rep. The Block Island Wind Farm, off the coast of Rhode Island, has become a popular fishing area, as many anglers believe the bases of the five, 6-megawatt wind turbines are acting as an artificial reef, said David Bidwell, an assistant professor of marine affairs at the University of Rhode Island URI and the principal investigator for the study.Anglers believe it has improved fishing in the areas very close to the turbines there seem to be more species and more fish there, he said.The wind farm is also a popular attraction. People out on their boats for the day like to swing by the area just because its visually interesting, even if theyre fishing elsewhere, he said.In Rhode Island, offshore wind farm emerging as popular fishing spotAn ongoing study of how the countrys first offshore wind farm is affecting recreational anglers so far points toward a fairly peaceful coexistence, but there are caveats.Learn More

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