The Northeast Cooperative Research Summit brings together scientists, fishermen, managers, and fishing community representatives to share new cooperative research projects, identify opportunities for enhanced collaboration, and discuss best practices for applying cooperative research results to fisheries science and management. We are thrilled to partner with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries to host this year's Summit on March 16, 2027 in Salem, Massachusetts.
Our Cooperative Research Branch Chief, Dr. Anna Mercer, will facilitate this one-day event that aims to:
Registration is required for this event. Please register here by December 4, 2026.
We invite submissions for presentations focusing on ongoing or recently completed cooperative research projects. Both scientists (including graduate students and early career scientists) and members of the fishing community are encouraged to submit presentations. Questions and reflections from fishing industry members will be prioritized after each presentation.
There will be breakout sessions featuring experts from the fishing and science communities and activities to dive into priority topics identified during past Northeast Cooperative Research Summits and other regional events.
There will be a research prioritization exercise to identify the top research priorities for cooperative research in the Northeast. Each attendee will vote on the research topics that they identify as top research priorities.
Members of the fishing community that have been engaged in cooperative research will provide remarks and reflections about their experiences and recommendations for the future.
There will be ample time for networking between the fishing and science communities, through structured and unstructured interactions. Research institutions actively engaged in cooperative research in the Northeast will have informational booths for participants to learn more about their research portfolios and partnership opportunities.
More details to come!
Morning (Start 8:00am)
Lunch
Afternoon (End 5pm)
Deadline: December 4, 2026
Registration is required for this event. Please register here by December 4, 2026.
Participation stipends will be available for the first 35 on-the-water fishermen who register for the Summit.
If you need assistance with registration, please contact Maura Flynn at maura.flynn@noaa.gov .
Submit Your Work: We invite presentations on ongoing or recently completed cooperative research projects. Both scientists (including graduate students and early-career scientists) and fishing community members are encouraged to submit.
Presentation Guidelines:
How to Submit: You will receive instructions for abstract submission after you complete your registration. Fishing industry members who wish to present should indicate this on the registration form.
Deadline: December 4, 2026
Registration is required for this event. Please register here by December 4, 2026.
Participation stipends will be available for the first 35 on-the-water fishermen who register for the Summit.
If you need assistance with registration, please contact Maura Flynn.
Submit Your Work: We invite presentations on ongoing or recently completed cooperative research projects. Both scientists (including graduate students and early-career scientists) and fishing community members are encouraged to submit.
Presentation Guidelines:
How to Submit: You will receive instructions for abstract submission after you complete your registration. Fishing industry members who wish to present should indicate this on the registration form.