COOS BAY, Ore. — Fishermen along Oregon’s coast traveled great distances to get to Coos Bay Tuesday.
They’re hoping to bring awareness to their beloved industry in the face of coming offshore wind farms.
Fishermen and seafood processors are taking to the streets in support of the slogan, “Protect U.S. Fishermen.”
The seafood community was joined by their families and supporters to rally at the Coos Bay Boardwalk ahead of a march down Front Street to the Coos Museum.
This is to celebrate the seafood industry and bring awareness to plans for offshore wind farming.
“A lot of these wind farms that are coming in are right in the middle of prime commercial fishing grounds,” says Justin Johnson, a Newport fisherman.
