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Revisiting the Scallop Survey

Field Fresh Blog: Science in Motion

It’s been about 6 years since I’ve been out on the scallop survey in late spring-early summer.
August 31, 2021 - Survey ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Color image taken with the camera lens pointed at the neutral colored, sandy ocean bottom. At left, a light-colored translucent, many tentacled anemone, and at right, a long eel-like silvery fish with dark stripes running vertically down its side. A few shells and very small sea stars are also lying on the bottom.

Another Week, More Surprises at Sea

Field Fresh Blog: Science in Motion

During August 4–10, 2021 on Leg 2 of the 2021 AMAPPS abundance survey, we worked mainly in Canadian waters on the southern edge of Georges Bank, farther south to the Gulf Stream, and in international waters.
August 27, 2021 - Survey ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Two images side by side. Left image shows 6 to 7 common dolphins diving together at the water’s surface. They are dark on the top with light colored bellies. Right image shows two dark-colored Atlantic spotted dolphins swimming on the surface. Common dolphins (A) and a mother and calf Atlantic spotted dolphins (B) photographed during Leg 2 of the AMAPPS abundance survey on the NOAA ship Henry B. Bigelow. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

AMAPPS Leg 2 Begins: An Exceptional Week for Seabirds and Marine Mammal Sightings

Field Fresh Blog: Science in Motion

We began the month-long Leg 2 of the 2021 AMAPPS abundance survey July 27. Lots of whale sounds captured, and rare seabirds seen.
August 23, 2021 - Survey ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Two researchers on the deck of a research ship at sea wearing summer clothing, hard hats, and cloth masks to protect against COVID-19 transmission. They are easing an underwater sound recorder attached to a cable over the side and into the water. It is daylight and the weather is calm.

An Abundance of Dolphins and a Rare Bird

Field Fresh Blog: Science in Motion

This week (June 22–29, 2021) we covered a variety of habitats—from nearshore off New Jersey to offshore international waters more than 200 miles off the U.S. coast.
July 09, 2021 - Survey ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
A small gray-colored dolphin with a lighter-colored belly in mid-leap pit of the water. Clymene dolphin photographed from the NOAA Ship Henry B. Bigelow on June 25, 2021. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Felipe Triana.

2021 Marine Protected Species Abundance Survey Underway

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Atlantic Marine Assessment Program for Protected Species 2021 Cruise
July 07, 2021 - Survey ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Aerial view of two crew members wearing hard hats at the rail on the main desk of the research vessel. They stand ready to snag a piece of water sampling equipment as it is raised from the water by a winch, using gaffs designed for this purpose.

Sampling the Tiniest Life in the Sea

Field Fresh Blog: Science in Motion

Spring 2021 Ecomon Survey update.
May 28, 2021 - Survey ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic

Home Stretch for the 2021 Spring Bottom Trawl Survey

Field Fresh Blog: Science in Motion

Back at sea.
May 27, 2021 - Survey ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic

Back in the Gulf of Maine on the Tenacious II

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Back on the water, Gulf of Maine Bottom Longline Survey!
May 25, 2021 - Survey ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Gloves, measuring board, and cooler on deck. Sampling station at the ready. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Looking For eDNA And Mercury In Waters On The Northeast Shelf

Field Fresh Blog: Science in Motion

Two new initiatives are underway on the fall ecosystem monitoring survey on the Northeast Shelf: looking for traces of mercury in seawater, and using eDNA to study finfish diversity.
November 08, 2019 - Survey ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Scientist in lab filtering samples.

Fall Survey off the Northeast Coast Includes Some Research Firsts

Field Fresh Blog: Science in Motion

The fall Ecosystem Monitoring Survey on the Northeast Shelf has experienced a variety of weather, and some research "firsts" for that survey.
October 31, 2019 - Survey ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Workstation with 4 monitors, 2 keyboards, radio and walkie talkie.