Maine fishermen gather in opposition to the push for offshore wind development
The New England Fisherman’s Stewardship Association held a ‘Save Our Fisheries’ Fundraiser to show their disapproval of the bill and project. Over fifty local businesses and stakeholders were in attendance, along with a lobster boat parade to show solidarity on the water. “There’s not a man or woman fisherman on the coast that agrees that offshore wind development is a good idea,” NEFSA Founder Jerry Leeman said. But not everyone is opposed. Backing the bill is the President of the Maine Building and Construction Trades Council, Jason Shedlock. Video, >click to read< 07:55
I totally agree with the fishermen that this is a bad idea in every way. It is invasion to the ocean ecosystem, it is an evasion of the fishing waters, it has frequent mechanical malfunctions as it is exposed to extreme weather conditions, what about the whales, and how are we going to dispose of these giants when they have outlived their purpose.