We are testing innovative materials that can safeguard offshore energy infrastructure while enhancing essential fish habitats.

View images from the study here: ow.ly/FbSx50RaQjW

For the full study profile, visit ow.ly/twXy50RaQk1

It may not be possible to hop in a submarine for a quick visit, but you can tour some of our featured shipwrecks from your sofa. Just grab your favorite device and dive into our Virtual Archaeology Museum: ow.ly/eJVj50RaQi9

Attending an upcoming public meeting? What to expect:
🪧Posters, handouts, and resources on the project
🙋Experts will be available to answer your questions
📝Staff will explain the public comment process
💻You can submit written, online, or verbal comments via a court reporter

You are invited to attend the virtual Gulf of Mexico Renewable Energy Task Force meeting.

Join the meeting to discuss
👉 recent Gulf state activities
👉 Proposed Sale Notice and auction format
👉 stakeholder consultation and public input

Details: ow.ly/ZezZ50RavVL

Building up our nation's offshore wind energy industry is a team effort. I was thrilled to join Department of Labor Acting Secretary Julie Su in California to discuss our nation's offshore wind progress and where we're headed.

Mapping the seafloor has far-reaching benefits for navigation, hazard mitigation, preservation, and sustainable ocean economies. But half of the seafloor remains unmapped.

🗺️ Find our data here: ow.ly/KUET50NtYRN
📝 Seafloor Mapping Status: ow.ly/bHEC50NtYRQ

Alaska’s energy portfolio is changing.

BOEM Alaska Regional Director Givey Kochanowski joined KTOO Public Radio to discuss how the State and federal government can capitalize on making renewable energy sources more viable.

Listen to the interview here: ow.ly/1sLN50R8EcZ

💨 ⚡ NEWS: The Biden-Harris administration approved the New England Wind offshore wind project – the nation’s 8th approval of a commercial-scale, offshore wind energy project under President Biden’ leadership.

The projects bring good-paying jobs and clean energy.
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I have never been more optimistic about our country's thriving clean energy future. Our eighth offshore wind energy project - New England Wind - is yet another example of the Biden-Harris administration's commitment to a future that serves everyone. doi.gov/pressreleases/…

Join us for the spring meeting National Academies Committee on Offshore Wind Energy and Fisheries.

This is your opportunity to hear regional updates on offshore wind energy, our relationship with BSEE, and discussions on ecological studies.

Register here: ow.ly/vUGY50R6S5O

🌊 The Department of the Interior has approved the New England Wind project.

This project has an estimated:
⚡+2.6 GW capacity
💨 up to 129 turbines
🔌 clean power for +900K homes

💚 This is a significant milestone in our clean energy future. Details: ow.ly/Wv4B50R6QiY

⚡️We have joined Robert Inman and the U.S. Coast Guard in a collaborative approach to offshore renewable energy development.

🌊 Our new interagency agreement defines agency responsibilities and enhances collaboration on Outer Continental Shelf.

📰 Learn more: ow.ly/uHhQ50R67y8

Welcome to the Charybdis.

This vessel will be the first US-built offshore wind installation vessel.

Designed to handle the next generation of turbines, the Charybdis will support the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind commercial project.

View photos 📷 ow.ly/U5zZ50R4YcA

Federal waters offshore Alaska’s holds the potential to generate 3,800 gigawatts of electricity from wind, wave, and tidal resources.

NREL, a U.S. Department of Energy national lab, conducted research for BOEM in federal waters off Alaska.

For more: ow.ly/E7zi50QUfXY

Today is a great day to learn about manatees! 🧜‍♀️

Not sure where to start?

Don't worry. We've got you!

Check out our joint study with USGS, which is full of information on the movement and habitat use of the Florida manatee 🗒️ow.ly/wNvU50Nv9CN