Statement of NEFSA COO Dustin Delano on BOEM Removal of Designated Offshore Wind Energy Areas

July 30, 2025

"Today marks a great step forward for America’s fishermen, coastal communities, and marine ecosystems. For years, fishermen have fought against over regulation and seen the decline of many communities. All of this has happened while foreign green energy companies were given rushed lease area approvals and free handouts. We’re thankful President Trump and his administration have prioritized the American fisheries over foreign mega companies. BOEM's removal of offshore wind areas [that haven’t yet been leased] is a step in the right direction to returning our oceans back to fishermen and the ecosystem."