A5065990117- Marine and fisheries research
- Fish Ecology and Management Studies
- Crustacean biology and ecology
- Aquatic life and conservation
- Fish Biology and Ecology Studies
- Marine Biology and Ecology Research
- Marine Bivalve and Aquaculture Studies
- Coral and Marine Ecosystems Studies
- Coastal and Marine Management
- Geological Studies and Exploration
- Animal Behavior and Reproduction
- Ichthyology and Marine Biology
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Atmospheric and Environmental Gas Dynamics
- Identification and Quantification in Food
Inspire Institute
2024-2025
New England Aquarium
2017-2025
Cabot (United States)
2017-2025
University of Massachusetts Boston
2017-2022
University of New England
2015-2016
Abstract In recent years, the recreational contribution to total catch of Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) in Gulf Maine (GOM) has increased with discards outnumbering landings by 2:1. However, discard mortality (DM) rate released fishery remains poorly understood, thus contributing uncertainty stock assessments and management plans. The current study examined capture-related factors most detrimental DM GOM rod-and-reel fishery. (n = 640; 26.0–72.0 cm) were angled from June–October 2013 on...
Abstract Conservation concerns and new management policies such as the implementation of ecosystem-based approaches to fisheries are motivating an increasing need for estimates mortality associated with commercial fishery discards released fish from recreational fisheries. Traditional containment studies emerging techniques using electronic tags on wild producing longitudinal mortality-time data which discard or release mortalities can be estimated, but where there may also a account...
ABSTRACT The expansion of offshore wind interests in US waters has raised concern over potential adverse impacts to fisheries activity and productivity. Yet evidence‐based platforms for assessing those are lacking many recreational fisheries. We demonstrate how data from a federal fishery survey (Large Pelagics Intercept Survey [LPIS]), cooperative tagging programs, the direct fishermen can be used characterize spatial extent baseline (pre‐construction) effort that targets highly migratory...
Abstract Empirical discard mortality rate estimates are vital to both stock assessments and fishery management, especially for stocks that experience high rates, such as in the recreational rod‐and‐reel Haddock Melanogrammus aeglefinus Gulf of Maine. The objective present study was derive a fishery‐scale estimate captured released Maine by combining results an electronic‐tagging telemetry experiment with representative fishery‐dependent survey data. Scientific personnel industry partners...
The invasive Asian shore crab, Hemigrapsus sanguineus, is ubiquitous in the rocky intertidal zone of western North Atlantic. A likely contributor to this colonization that H. sanguineus able handle a wide range salinities, and thus more spread through greater geographic area estuaries. This study investigated salinity effects on animal by observing survival across maintenance hemolymph osmolality under different behavioral preference for avoidance salinities. showed high broad had little...
The effects of barotrauma
Abstract The Gulf of Maine (GOM) commercial lobster fishery has approximately 3.5 million actively fished traps and captures several nontargeted groundfish species, including Atlantic Cod Gadus morhua , as bycatch, yet there been limited research on the incidental mortality in this fishery. Although estimated other GOM fisheries, unaccounted discard may impair recovery efforts for stock. To help meet needs, we assessed rate captured Lobster Management Zone G using acoustic transmitters...
Abstract Recent work in the Gulf of Maine multispecies recreational fishery has established responsible fishing practices that anglers can use to reduce bycatch and discard mortality three key groundfish species. However, represent a diverse stakeholder group whose backgrounds experiences may influence how they receive, support, adopt aim sustain catch‐and‐release angling opportunities. We therefore surveyed who target groundfish, including Atlantic Cod Gadus morhua , Haddock Melanogrammus...
Abstract Terminal tackle regulations can be a valuable tool for fisheries management, especially in multispecies where bycatch and discards are common issues. In the Gulf of Maine, recreational anglers frequently discard critically depleted Atlantic cod Gadus morhua L. as when targeting abundant haddock Melanogrammus aeglefinus (L.) stock. The present study investigated species catch composition, rates animal welfare across various terminal setups, aspects capture handling with goal reducing...
Given the rapid expansion of offshore wind development in United States (US), accurate mapping benthic habitats, specifically surficial sediments, is essential for mitigating potential impacts on these valuable ecosystems. However, has outpaced results from environmental monitoring efforts, compelling stakeholders to rely a limited set public geospatial data conducting impact assessments. The present study therefore sought develop and evaluate systematic workflow generating regional-scale...