The Consortium seeks to create a common understanding of the local and regional impacts (positive and negative) of floating offshore wind in the Gulf of Maine. The Consortium may prioritize, scope, commission, and/or find collaborative partners to implement scientific studies on the ecological, technological, economic and social impacts to achieve this goal.
The Consortium is overseen by a diverse Advisory Board including commercial and recreational fisheries representatives, marine wildlife and habitats experts, commercial offshore wind development experts, and State agencies. Maine-based environmental NGOs, community representatives, and scientists from public and private research institutions are also represented to ensure broad stakeholder representation.