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Conch Fishing: An Observer's Perspective

Field Fresh Blog: Science in Motion

Marine snails may not be the first thing you think of when you think about commercial fishing in the Northeast. Fisheries observer Jessica Tyrrell provides an insider’s perspective on a little known, yet important fishery.
March 13, 2023 - Fisheries Observer ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
A tote filled with knobbed whelks sits near the gunwale of a commercial fishing vessel. There are two wooden bushel baskets on either side of the tote.

Every Day Is Different: An Observer's Perspective

Field Fresh Blog: Science in Motion

Fishery observing off Long Island, New York.
January 30, 2023 - Fisheries Observer ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Metal longline hook and snap attached to fishing line laid on a measuring board. The hook has a curved shaft and body, and a sharp barb on its end. The snap resembles a large safety pin and is used to secure the baited hook and line to the mainline used to haul and deploy the gear.

Bottom Trawl Survey Creatures Great And Small

Field Fresh Blog: Science in Motion

Biological science technician Christine Kircun shows us some of the notable fish and sights from the fall 2022 bottom trawl survey.
December 21, 2022 - Survey ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Several small silvery deep-bodied fish lie in a pile. The perspective is from above and looking down.

Most Wow-Worthy 2022 Bottom Longline Survey Moments

Field Fresh Blog: Science in Motion

Marine resource specialist Giovanni Gianesin asked fellow survey participants what their most wow-worthy moments were this fall. From eerie fog and a regurgitated octopus, to huge fish and a feeding frenzy, their answers do not disappoint!
November 29, 2022 - Survey ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
In the foreground, in slight silhouette, a scientist wearing rubber gloves and foul weather gear holds a cage-like piece of equipment at the rail of a boat. Behind him, the sun sets on the horizon of a slightly choppy sea. Field biologist Ben Church deploys an underwater camera system onboard the F/V Tenacious II. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Giovanni Gianesin

Props to Another Bottom Longline Survey Trip in the Books!

Field Fresh Blog: Science in Motion

Large swells, bad jokes, glorious sunsets, a persistent blue shark, and a lost boat prop are just a few of field biologist Emma Fowler’s memorable moments during the fall Bottom Longline Survey aboard F/V Mary Elizabeth.
November 15, 2022 - Survey ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
A boat propeller lies on the ocean floor. It has a light dusting of sediment and a few encrusting organisms have attached to its surface.

Critters of the Twilight Zone

Field Fresh Blog: Science in Motion

The dark and lovely critters of the mesopelagic zone, or ocean twilight zone, caught during the fall Bottom Trawl Survey aboard NOAA Ship Henry B. Bigelow. At-sea blog from biological science technician Katie Rogers.
October 31, 2022 - Survey ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
A profile perspective of a red fish with a large eye, pairs of leg-like appendages, and armor plate-like scales lying on a white table.

It’s The Little Things: Treasure From The NTAP Restrictor Rope Study

Field Fresh Blog: Science in Motion

Cooperative Research field biologist Emma Fowler blogs about her work aboard the F/V Darana R for the fall Northeast Trawl Advisory Panel restrictor rope trawl study.
October 24, 2022 - Survey ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
A close up of a gloved hand holding a fish. The fish is a cunner and its mouth is open and a row of pointy teeth along the top and bottom jaw can be seen.

2022 Atlantic Clam Survey Presses On for Leg 2

Field Fresh Blog: Science in Motion

Biological technician Christine Kircun blogs on.
September 20, 2022 - Survey ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
A color image taken on an early morning. The right half of the image is the back deck of a commercial clam vessel, twin dredges rise to the top of the image. At left, the sun is masked by a few clouds, rising over the horizon on a calm sea. Overlooking the back deck of the E.S.S. Pursuit, underway on a calm morning. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Christine Kircun

Fair Weather and Light Catches Start the 2022 Atlantic Clam Survey

Field Fresh Blog: Science in Motion

It’s August, and Christine Kircun is again blogging from the F/V E.S.S. Pursuit.
September 16, 2022 - Survey ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
A color image taken on a sunny day from the deck of a commercial clam vessel. The lower half of the image shows the deck, the twin dredges mounted to the stern of the fishing vessel, and the conveyor belt that moves the catch from the dredges to the ship. The container ship is in the middle right side of the image, stacked with containers, sitting on the horizon. The word “cosco” is painted in large letters on its side. A large Cosco cargo ship sitting in the water off the stern of the F/V E.S.S. Pursuit during the 2022 Atlantic clam survey. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Christine Kircun

At Sea With EarthRanger

Field Fresh Blog: Science in Motion

Biologist Christin Khan sees great promise in this platform for making on-demand gear affordable and effective for the benefit of whales and fishermen.
August 23, 2022 - Technology ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
A color image taken in the summer during the day in overcast conditions. Two wire cages containing on-demand fishing gear are at left at the edge of the docking area that abuts the cement parking lot and lay-down area. The group is at the center. A brick building with two garage bays is in the background.