Today’s North Atlantic swordfish stock is fully rebuilt and maintaining above-target population levels. But there’s work to be done to ensure management measures better support the fishing industry.
Effort aims to restore oceanic, highly migratory fish from impacts of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill by partnering with fishermen on a voluntary six month break from pelagic longline fishing. Participants also have options to use alternative gear that reduces bycatch.
Our scientists spend months at sea every year, conducting various scientific surveys to collect vital data on many different marine species. One such survey is the Bottom Longline Survey conducted by the Southeast Fisheries Science Center.
