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Northeast Bottom Longline Survey Results

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Surveys in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic

We conduct research and monitoring surveys to better understand the physical, biological, economic, and social components of marine ecosystems found in the Northwest Atlantic Ocean from the Canadian Scotian Shelf to Cape Hatteras, North Carolina.
New England/Mid-Atlantic

Fiscal Year 2025 Northeast Ship-Based Survey Review

Scientific parties, the officers and crew of NOAA ships, and charter vessels log more than 300 days-at-sea monitoring and sampling from ships on the U.S. Northeast shelf.
February 26, 2026 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Three scientists and a commercial fishing crew member stand on the back of a commercial fishing vessel at sea. They are filling and moving sorting baskets filled with sea scallops and other dredge bycatch. One scientist is recording data.

Weird and Wonderful: 10 Years of Northeast Bottom Longline Survey Video Footage

Field Fresh Blog: Science in Motion

Field scientist Hannah Ciarametaro explains how and why the Cooperative Research team collects video footage of the ocean floor during the Gulf of Maine Bottom Longline Survey. She shares the weird and wonderful things they have seen along the way.
February 17, 2026 - Survey ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
A scientist deploys a camera cage into the ocean over the side of a boat while the captain looks on. Chief Scientist Giovanni Gianesin deploys a camera cage while Captain Eric Hesse operates the vessel during the Gulf of Maine Bottom Longline Survey. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Calvin Alexander

2025 Field Fresh Photos: Our Favorite Science Snapshots

We get a number of amazing photos from our bloggers. Here are just a few of our favorites!
January 27, 2026 - Photo Gallery ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
A fisherman wearing blue rubber gloves holds a squid in one hand while holding forceps in the other hand.

Adventures of a Field Scientist in the Gulf of Maine: So What Do You Do Out There?

Field Fresh Blog: Science in Motion

Field scientist Maura Flynn shares her highlights from the Fall Bottom Longline Survey, which samples the Gulf of Maine’s rocky bottom in partnership with two commercial fishing vessels.
January 15, 2026 - Survey ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
The port side of a white fishing vessel at sunset.

Gulf of Maine Bottom Longline Survey in Photos

Our survey sees some pretty incredible things while collecting data aboard fishing vessels on species that prefer the Gulf of Maine’s rocky habitats. From fish, marine mammals, and birds, to gorgeous sunrises and exciting moments, here are some of our favorite sights and scenes from the Gulf of Maine.
January 14, 2026 - Photo Gallery ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
A field scientist in foul weather gear holds up a large crab aboard a commercial fishing vessel at night.

From Observer to Surveyor: Sailing on the Same Vessel in Different Capacities

Field Fresh Blog: Science in Motion

Fisheries observer alumna Hannah Ciarametaro reflects on returning to sea aboard the F/V Mary Elizabeth on her first Gulf of Maine Bottom Longline Survey.
July 08, 2025 - Survey ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Female scientist removing ear bone from fish’s head aboard a boat at sea.

Gulf of Maine Bottom Longline Survey

Our Gulf of Maine Bottom Longline Survey collects data on species that prefer rocky habitats—a habitat not efficiently sampled with trawl gear used in bottom trawl surveys
New England/Mid-Atlantic

2025 Spring Bottom Longline Survey Completes 100 Percent of Stations

Since 2014, our Cooperative Gulf of Maine Bottom Longline Survey has been working with New England’s commercial fishing industry to collect fisheries data in rocky bottom habitats.
New England/Mid-Atlantic

The Fall Bottom Longline Survey: Enjoying the Ride Despite the Weather

Field Fresh Blog: Science in Motion

Northeast Fisheries Observer Program alumna Maura Flynn tackles the challenges of working at sea by heeding her own advice during the fall Gulf of Maine Bottom Longline Survey.
December 16, 2024 - Survey ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Two blackbelly rosefish on a fish measuring board. Measuring blackbelly rosefish on the fall Bottom Longline Survey. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/ Maura Flynn