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Surfclam and Ocean Quahog Dredge Survey.

NEFOP Observer Scallop Dredge Training Trips.
Annual Standardized Sea Scallop Survey.

NEFOP Observer Bottom Longline Training Trips.
Annual Assessments of Sea Scallop Abundance and Distribution.

Cooperative Research Gulf of Maine Longline Project.

Cooperative Atlantic States Shark Pupping and Nursery COASTSPAN
Longline and Gillnet Surveys.

Apex Predators Pelagic Nursery Grounds Study.

The objective of this project is to determine distribution and abundance of sea scallops and collect related data for Ecosystem Management from concurrent stereo-optic images. It is conducted by the NEFSC.
The objective of this project is to determine distribution and abundance of Surfclam/
ocean quahog and collect related data.

These Atlantic Sea Scallop Research SetAside RSA rotational area surveys endeavor to monitor scallop biomass and derive estimates of Total Allowable Catch TAC for annual scallop catch specifications. Additionally, the surveys monitor recruitment, growth, and other biological parameters such as meat weight, shell height and gonadal somatic indices.
This program provides certification training for NEFOP observers.

This project uses opportunistic sampling on board a commercial swordfish longline vessel to: 1 Monitor the species composition and distribution of juvenile pelagic sharks on the Grand Banks; 2 tag sharks for migration and age validation studies; and 3 collect morphometric data and biological samples for age and growth, feeding ecology, and reproductive studies. Data from this survey helps determine the location of pelagic shark nurseries for use in updating essential fish habitat designations.
This project determines the location of shark nurseries, species composition, relative abundance, distribution, and migration patterns. It is used to identify and refine essential fish habitat and provides standardized indices of abundance by species used in multiple species specific stock assessments. NEFSC conducts surveys in Delaware, New Jersey, and Rhode Island estuarine and coastal waters. Other areas are surveyed by cooperating institutions and agencies. In the NE Large Marine Ecosystem LME, the Virginia Institute of Marine Science VIMS is a cooperating partner. South of Cape Hatteras the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources SCDNR, University of North Florida UNF, and Florida Atlantic University FAU are partners.
The objective of this project is to conduct commercial cooperative bottom longline sets to characterize demersal species of the Western Gulf of Maine traditionally difficult to capture with traditional or research trawl gear due to the bottom topography.
This program provides certification training for NEFOP observers.

Dredge

Dredge

Dredge

Dredge

Longline

COOP Western-Central Gulf of Maine hard bottom longline survey.

Longline and Gillnet

Longline

Hydraulic-jet dredge
New Bedford dredge, HabCam V4.

Turtle deflector dredge.

Scallop dredges, drop cameras, Other Habitat Camera HabCam Versions.

Commercial bottom longline gear.

Longline

Bottom Longline Gear, Anchored Sinking Gillnet.

Standard commercial pelagic longline gear. Configured according to NMFS
Highly Migratory Species HMS
Regulations.

Southern VA to GB ..

NC to GB

MAB and GB

GPM, Georges Bank, Mid-Atlantic.

MAB and GB

Western GOM focused on sea mounts.

FL to RI

GB to Grand Banks off Newfoundland, Canada.

Summer

Summer

AprilNovember as needed day trips.

Dredge surveys Apr Sept, Camera surveys JuneSept.

AprilNovember as needed day trips.

Spring and Fall

Summer

Fall

15

36

6

50100

5

60 stations/year eastern Maine, 90 stations/year westerncentral GOM.

25 or 40

2155

N

N

N

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 106 / Friday, June 4, 2021 / Proposed Rules
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