WEBINAR

Five researchers with roots in the fishing industry — Kinsey Brown, Erika De la Rosa, Tim Rovinelli, Sarah Schumann, and Hattie Train — will present the results of a two-year research project aimed at affirming the fishing industry’s place at the helm of its own energy transition while making wild-caught seafood’s already-low carbon footprint even more competitive. The team will describe its methods, which involved compiling knowledge, aspirations, questions, and priorities from almost 150 fishermen and more than 30 other experts across Alaska, the West Coast, and New England. Then, they will provide an overview of the 18-volume set of publications resulting from this work, published in January under the banner of “A Transition to a Low Carbon Fishing Fleet: Policy Pathways, Technology Pathways, and Enabling Conditions”.

The webinar will also feature a preview of two opportunities for fishermen to turn research findings into action in 2025. Application windows for both opportunities are open until February 5.

• A fellowship for New England fishermen will develop emerging leaders’ capacities and create forward movement by producing local low carbon fleet action agendas for specific states and fleets.

• A 20-article series in partnership with National Fisherman will dive into energy innovations that can save fishermen fuel today, while looking ahead to alternative power systems of tomorrow. A ten-member steering committee of fishermen and shoreside technicians will lead the charge.

Members of the fishing industry, media, government, academic, nonprofit, and technology communities are invited to attend this webinar and ask questions about the research, the fellowship, and the National Fisherman collaboration.