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Northeast Bottom Trawl 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

2025 Bottom Trawl Survey in Photos

Survey scientists captured some of the incredible sights and scenes from the 2025 Bottom Trawl Survey season. Their year in photos gives a behind-the-scenes look at our survey, regional marine life, and their work.
April 25, 2025 - Photo Gallery ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Close up of an Atlantic cod head with its mouth open.

2024 Bottom Trawl Survey in Photos

Ever wonder what life is like when your office is a large floating marine laboratory? Our photo gallery highlights some of the incredible sights and scenes from the 2024 Bottom Trawl Survey season.
January 27, 2025 - Photo Gallery ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Close up of three pairs of blue rubber-gloved hands sort catch on a conveyor belt. Most of the catch they are sorting are Atlantic sea scallops ranging from white to a pumpkin orange in color and smaller than the diameter of a baseball.

2024 Fall Bottom Trawl Survey Completed in Northeast

In 2024, we mark the 61st year of our Fall Bottom Trawl Survey.
New England/Mid-Atlantic

2024 Northeast Spring Bottom Trawl Survey Summary

Annual spring fisheries survey completes nearly 100 percent of stations.
New England/Mid-Atlantic

Burgers for Breakfast in the Northwest Atlantic

Field Fresh Blog: Science in Motion

Kathryn Ford shares her routine on the day watch of the spring bottom trawl survey, as well as her favorite fish species to catch.
March 29, 2024 - Survey ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
The back deck of the NOAA ship Henry Bigelow with a large green net and winch and the ocean in the background.

From Survey to Stock Assessments—How Data Are Used

Field Fresh Blog: Science in Motion

Fish biologist Jessica Blaylock walks us through what kinds of data she and other survey scientists collect during the Bottom Trawl Survey and how that data is used in stock assessments.
March 25, 2024 - Survey ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
A large trawl net full of fish is being emptied into a metal box on the back deck of a research vessel at sea. In the background are two scientists wearing hard hats, foul weather gear, and life vests on the back deck.

Daydreaming Of Parasites On The Bottom Trawl Survey

Field Fresh Blog: Science in Motion

Fishery biologist Dana Morton welcomes us to the weird and fascinating world of parasites and the stories they can tell us about the fish they infect.
February 05, 2024 - Survey ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Female scientist wearing orange jacket and black hat enters data on a computer screen while another scientist measures a fish. Scientists working up the catch at a sampling station. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Catherine Foley

60 Years of Science on the Atlantic

The Northeast Bottom Trawl survey reached a major milestone when it turned 60 years old in fall 2023. Learn how this survey is conducted and how it informs science and management in the Atlantic.
February 01, 2024 - Podcast ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Survey tow net is hauled up with catch for sorting and processing After each survey tow, the net is retrieved and the catch is emptied into a hopper where a series of conveyors move the catch to the sorting and processing area aboard the NOAA Ship Henry B. Bigelow. There, scientists sort the catch and collect data and biological samples. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Jessica Blaylock

What We Read While At Sea

Field Fresh Blog: Science in Motion

Data quality specialist Liz Ouellette shares the top 12 books our Bottom Trawl Survey scientists read during the fall 2023 survey. From science and sci-fi, to linguistics and church history, there’s something for everyone!
January 25, 2024 - Survey ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Old books on a bookshelf.