Dredge sampling was completed for all areas. HabCam sampling was cut short on Georges Bank. The 2019 Northeast sea scallop survey got underway May 15…
Derek MillerJune 25, 2019
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The Atlantic sea scallop fishery is the most valuable fishery in the United States.
The Atlantic sea scallop fishery is the most valuable fishery in the United States, estimated to be worth $440 million annually in ex vessel value. The fleet is primarily based in New Bedford, MA, thereby making the port of New Bedford the most valuable fishing port in the United States.
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The loss of the NOAA Northeast Fisheries Science Center “HabCam” (short for Habitat Mapping Camera) during a recent scallop survey has raised concerns from some…
Derek MillerJune 18, 2019
The loss, recovery, and now electrical failure of the NOAA Northeast Fisheries Science Center “HabCam” habitat mapping camera means that the all-important 2019 Northeast sea…
Derek MillerJune 13, 2019
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Sea Scallop Camera-Based Survey Expanded on Georges Bank
A planned camera-based survey of sea scallops on Georges Bank has been expanded to include more area Sea scallops on the ocean bottom photographed using…
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NEFMC Meeting April 16-19, 2019 in Mystic, CT
The following was released by the New England Fishery Management Council: The New England Fishery Management Council will hold a three-day meeting from Tuesday, April…
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Winds of Change
Two fishermen traveled to the United Kingdom to learn how fisheries have adapted to wind farms. The Farms have impacted ecosystems and changed their way of life. Leases have already been awarded for wind farms off the East Coast of the United States. The economic impact on coastal communities could amount to billions of dollars.
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