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Observing—Six Things I’ve Learned in a Year

Field Fresh Blog: Science in Motion

Working as a fisheries observer, you learn a thing or two over the course of a year. Observer Leah Jones shares her top six.
October 16, 2024 - Fisheries Observer ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
A fisheries observer wearing foul weather gear, a hat, a jacket, and blue rubber gloves stands on the back deck of a commercial fishing vessel holding an Atlantic halibut in her hands while posing for the camera.

From the Colossal to the Minute: Best Moments of Spring Bottom Longline Survey

Field Fresh Blog: Science in Motion

Field scientist Emma Fowler shares her top seven moments on the Spring Gulf of Maine Bottom Longline Survey onboard F/V Mary Elizabeth—from largest to smallest in scale.
August 06, 2024 - Survey ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Purple and green streaks across the dark night sky over the water at night. The northern lights as seen from the bottom longline survey aboard FV Mary Elizabeth. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/ Emma Fowler

Fall Bottom Longline Survey Chronicles

Field Fresh Blog: Science in Motion

Giovanni Gianesin reflects on changing seasons, overcoming challenges, and catching a Saildrone in action during the Fall Bottom Longline Survey. The cruise marks a decade of cooperative research.
February 21, 2024 - Survey ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Two people stand on the back of a boat next to each other posing for the camera. Each is holding a similarly sized flatfish Although we regularly encounter halibut on the Bottom Longline Survey, it is rare to catch two so close in size on the same effort. NOAA Northeast Fisheries Science Center scientific staff Ben Church and Giovanni Gianesin pose with such a pair. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Giovanni Gianesin

In Search of Atlantic Northern Shrimp

Field Fresh Blog: Science in Motion

Biological science technician Zach Fyke takes us on a journey to the Gulf of Maine where scientists continue their search for a locally iconic and celebrated crustacean.
September 28, 2023 - Survey ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Seven scientists stand in front of a research vessel’s wheelhouse near the bow while at sea. Some are wearing orange foul weather pants, baseball hats, t-shirts, and sunglasses. The sea is calm and there is a light layer of fog in the background hovering above the water. The sky is blue and there are a few white, wispy clouds.

Whale Tails, Wrymouths, and Other Bottom Longline Survey Surprises

Field Fresh Blog: Science in Motion

Field biologist Emma Fowler shares more sights and scenes, unusual finds, and other fun surprises from the 2023 spring Gulf of Maine Bottom Longline Survey.
June 21, 2023 - Survey ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
A whale tail drips with water above the ocean surface as the whale dove below the surface. The water is calm and the sky is slightly overcast. A humpback whale dives below the ocean surface at Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Emma Fowler

Bottom Longline Survey Gets Seal of Approval

Field Fresh Blog: Science in Motion

Field biologist Emma Fowler shares some of the marvelous sights and scenes, unusual finds, and bucket list achievements from the spring Gulf of Maine Bottom Longline Survey.
June 05, 2023 - Survey ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
A seal peers above the ocean surface in profile. There are a few small swells to the water. A gray seal sneaks a peek. Credit NOAA Fisheries/Emma Fowler

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.

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.

Back in the Gulf of Maine on the Tenacious II

Field Fresh Blog: Science in Motion

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

Apex Predator Publications and Reports – Spiny Dogfish

Publications and reports that include information on the spiny dogfish.
June 05, 2020 - Peer-Reviewed Research ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
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