Prepare the maximized retention electronic monitoring program for implementation in the New England groundfish fishery. Project will continue collecting data for fishing year 2021 with a focus on testing catch handling methods for high-volume fishing vessels and collaboratively identify and overcome steps necessary to implement this program through extensive outreach and stakeholder workshops.
NFWF Grant Profile
Conservation Program(s):
Fisheries Innovation Fund
Project Title: Maximized Retention Electronic Monitoring the New England Groundfish Fishery (MA, ME, NH, RI)
Organization:
Gulf of Maine Research Institute
Project ID:
0303.20.070432
Description:
Award Amount:
$500000.00
Location:
Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island