Greater Atlantic Region Similar Videos
Similar Videos
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Northeast Surveys: The Fisheries We Count On
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Each year, the Northeast Fisheries Science Center conducts multiple surveys at sea to understand how fish stocks and the marine ecosystem is changing over time. Go behind the scenes on our bottom trawl, sea scallop, and ecosystems monitoring surveys!
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NEFSC Gear Research Series: Going Low to Reduce Sea Turtle Bycatch
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Working with fishermen across the East Coast, Northeast Fisheries Science Center researchers tested a new fishing gear design that reduces the chance of catching sea turtles in gillnets. Luckily they had underwater cameras to see how it works!
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NEFSC Gear Research Series: Better Gear By Design
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The Northeast Fisheries Science Center's Gear Research group works with fishermen to design, test, and modify fishing gear. They've found ways to protect endangered sea turtles and marine mammals while maintaining the target species catch.
