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The Trawl Survey Cooperative Data Collection

NOW AVAILABLE:

The High-Resolution Industry-Based Trawl Survey

Data Report

UPDATE: September 2003

• The Trawl Project is finishing its second year. In year two we collected data from fifty trips to Georges Bank and over 1800 hauls!
• In addition to continuing to collect and process fisheries data, the Trawl Project will also begin to focus on producing a technical report and a materials and methods paper.
• Veteran at-sea technicians Ross Kessler and Dave Martins are joined by newcomer Darin Jones. All three will continue to work under the guidance of researchers Kevin Stokesbury and Rodney Rountree.
• The Project has recently acquired a new digital camera. We plan to use the camera to produce visual aids for explaining the components of a fishing vessel and the processes of commercial fishing. Our water-resistant Olympus should be able to perform well in the salt spray on the deck of a fishing boat.