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Winds of Change

Two fishermen traveled to the United Kingdom to learn how fisheries have adapted to wind farms. The Farms have impacted ecosystems and changed their way of life. Leases have already been awarded for wind farms off the East Coast of the United States. The economic impact on coastal communities could amount to billions of dollars.

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Omnibus Habitat

Amendment 2

NOAA has a very important decision to make. One that will foretell the fate of New England’s historic ecosystems and fishing economies. With the guiding principles of the Magnuson–Stevens Act in mind and the latest scientific breakthroughs as a map for action, the Omnibus Habitat Amendment 2 can mutually balance the needs of our ecosystems with the needs of our fishing communities.