Researcher Chat: Jess Reilly-Moman on Fisheries Engagement in the Gulf of Maine

How do people’s values influence what they think about ocean renewables in coastal communities? This research team published a guide offering community members insights on how to raise their voices in times of change. Additional Resources:“How to Engage in Offshore Wind Development” (2025)Sea Grant plays a unique role in bridging science and community engagement. To do so, we are a neutral entity. We value our non-partisan approach to our work, because it allows us to work with all communities, facilitate sometimes tough conversations, and bring people together to find solutions to difficult challenges. However, we’ll be vulnerable with you, and say that navigating some complex topics while remaining neutral can be hard. So please have some grace with us, and grace with each other as we listen and learn together. As we go, we might come up with more questions to pursue, and you might have some as well. Please reach out, we’d love to hear from you!  -  Feedback Form