Also called: Fisheries Liaison Officer, Fisheries Representative (Offshore Wind)
Acts as the go-between for offshore wind companies and commercial fishermen, sharing boat schedules and handling claims for lost fishing gear.
You start at the dock, talking with lobstermen about where survey boats will work this week. A captain reports traps destroyed by a cable-laying vessel, so you document it for a payment claim. Then you join a call with the project team to change a route.
Estimated from offshore wind developer postings.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in marine science or communications; fishing experience is valued.
Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Marine Science, Fisheries Science, Communications.
Growing slowly. Federal pauses on offshore wind in 2025 slowed new projects; existing ones still need liaisons.
Low risk for 10 years. AI can track vessels and claims, but building trust with fishing communities stays human work.
Classes: Biology, Speech or Debate, Environmental science.
Official data: O*NET occupation 13-1199.
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