Strengthening and Informing Fisheries Management
Good fisheries management requires both good science and on-the-water knowledge.
We seek to integrate the knowledge and experiences of fishermen with the best available science to help fisheries managers make decisions.
To strengthen fisheries management, we aim to:
- Empower the fishing industry to engage in management through professional development, training, and trust building opportunities.
- Facilitate industry-focused initiatives that improve fisheries management in New England.
- Align harvesting controls with industry-informed objectives.
Fisheries Management Projects
Explore our impact on fisheries management.
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![Marine Resource Education Program]()
Marine Resource Education Program
MREP empowers fishermen with better understanding of how, when, and where to engage effectively in fishery management with workshops guided by local industry members several …
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![Groundfish Management Strategy Evaluation]()
Groundfish Management Strategy Evaluation
The impacts of climate change on marine fisheries resources are increasing. Some groundfish stocks, such as Georges Bank cod, have declined to record-low biomass in …
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Electronic Monitoring (EM)
In an attempt to reduce the expense of at-sea monitoring, we are working with managers and fishermen to develop cost-effective alternatives. Electronic monitoring (EM) offers …
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![Assessing Allocation Strategies for Fisheries Affected by Climate Change]()
Assessing Allocation Strategies for Fisheries Affected by Climate Change
Our project aims to develop guidance and adaptive strategies for fishery managers grappling with climate change induced allocation challenges.
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New England Marine Monitoring
New England Marine Monitoring is an electronic monitoring (EM) services company that provides video review, on-vessel technical support, and program design service to New England …
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![A Year of Convening Emerging Fishery Leaders]()
A Year of Convening Emerging Fishery Leaders
In November, we hosted our final Marine Resource Education Program (MREP) workshop of 2018, in Tampa, FL. This capped a big year for the MREP …
Tidings
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![Big Data, Big Opportunity for Climate & Fisheries]()
Big Data, Big Opportunity for Climate & Fisheries
Our collective ability to accurately assess and forecast fish abundance is critical to the biological and economic sustainability of the Gulf of Maine.
Announcements
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![Electric Monitoring Impact Growing]()
Electric Monitoring Impact Growing
To comply with federal regulations, fishermen in the Gulf of Maine are monitored by fisheries observers — people who ride along with fishermen to collect …
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![Trawl to Table: Climate Impacts]()
Trawl to Table: Climate Impacts
In November, we hosted our newest session of Trawl to Table — a seafood industry workshop that convenes fishermen, seafood dealers, restaurants, and institutions involved …
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