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Public-Private Partnership to Position Salem Harbor as Major Offshore Wind Port

Vineyard Wind, a joint venture between Avangrid Renewables, a subsidiary of AVANGRID Inc., and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), has entered into an agreement with Crowley Maritime Corp. and the city of Salem, Massachusetts, to create a public-private partnership aimed at establishing Salem Harbor as the state’s second major offshore wind port. The agreement, part of the “Commonwealth Wind” proposal, is contingent upon the company winning an award by the state of Massachusetts, which is currently evaluating offshore wind procurement bids. 

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Sea Grant Aquaculture Funding Opportunity

Sea Grant aquaculture

Subject to the availability of funding, Sea Grant anticipates approximately $5,000,000 will be available for research projects and programs that will significantly advance the understanding of the economics of aquaculture businesses in the U.S. and address gaps regarding important market information.   The overall goal is to advance business management toward development of a sustainable marine and Great Lakes aquaculture

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