Funds will also be used for a “non-invasive” study to monitor how animals may be impacted during and after offshore wind construction.
A whale surfaces over the water at the Jersey Shore on Aug. 18, 2022.In less than a year, construction on New Jersey’s first offshore wind farms could be underway.
On Wednesday, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and the state’s Board of Public Utilities said another $2 million in funds — totaling $8.5 million so far — will be dedicated to research to make sure that development happens with ocean life and fisheries in mind. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.
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