Expand participation in electronic monitoring from 20 to 30 vessels in the New England groundfish fishery to improve accountability through video monitoring and reduce bycatch. Project will update technology, plan for industry cost-sharing, and strengthen partnerships with fishermen, the National Marine Fisheries Service, and scientists resulting in improved long-term fisheries management.
NFWF Grant Profile
Conservation Program(s):
Fisheries Innovation Fund
Project Title: Expanding Electronic Monitoring in the New England Groundfish Fisheries (MA, ME, NH, RI)
Organization:
Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen's Alliance
Project ID:
0303.17.058736
Description:
Award Amount:
$541109.45
Location:
Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island