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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.

On-Demand Gear Guide

A roadmap for wider use of on-demand fishing in the Greater Atlantic Region by 2028.

Celebrating our Top Taggers for Citizen Science Month

April is Citizen Science Month! To celebrate, we’re highlighting the anglers who make our cooperative tagging research possible, and recent accomplishments. Could you be the next top tagger?
April 30, 2025 - Feature Story ,
A large blue and white billfish in the water with an orange string-like tag sticking out of its back, hooked and held close to a boat by an angler holding a fishing line. A white marlin tagged with a spaghetti tag, getting ready to be released. Photo courtesy of Chris Jobes.

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 ,
 Close up of an Atlantic cod head with its mouth open.

Reflecting on 15 Years of Science Since Deepwater Horizon: Monitoring Recovery

In the last story of our three-part series, we discuss the role of the Southeast Fisheries Science Center in leading monitoring efforts to track recovery since the Deepwater Horizon oil spill 15 years ago.
April 24, 2025 - Feature Story ,
Three women stand at the bow of a ship looking a several circular, calm patches of water in a row. Scientists overlooking Rice's whale flukeprints—calm patches of water on the surface of the ocean formed by the passing of a whale. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Carrie Sinclair (Permit #29138)

Selected MACE publications

A select list of publications between 2010 and 2025 by the Midwater Assessment and Conservations Engineering Program.
April 23, 2025 - Document ,

Reflecting on 15 Years of Science Since Deepwater Horizon: Supporting Restoration

In the second part of our series, we’re showcasing the role of the Southeast Fisheries Science Center in supporting restoration efforts related to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill over the past 15 years.
April 23, 2025 - Feature Story ,
Two divers in technical gear securing an orange branching coral in place on the seafloor Technical divers Jake Emmert of Moody Gardens and Devin Waddell of Georgia Aquarium reattach a coral colony (Swiftia exserta) to the reef in the northern Gulf of America. Credit: Georgia Aquarium/Jonathan Langham

Reflecting on 15 Years of Science Since Deepwater Horizon: Response and Assessment

In this three-part series, we explore the Southeast Fisheries Science Center’s role in responding to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. In part one, we focus on response and injury assessment.
April 22, 2025 - Feature Story ,
People in hard hats peer over the side of a large white ship at blue water stained with reddish brown oil NOAA scientists look over the side of a research vessel at oil from the Deepwater Horizon spill. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Glenn Zapfe

Acoustic-Trawl and Optical Surveys and Research in Alaska

The Midwater Assessment and Conservation Engineering Program supports fisheries management through world-class applied science, technology, gear, and data-driven research.
Map of the Gulf of Alaska and Bering Sea showing the locations of several acoustic-trawl surveys MACE acoustic-trawl survey areas in summer and winter, showing years in which each survey started