NFWF Grant Profile

Conservation Program(s):
Fisheries Innovation Fund
Project Title: Implementing Electronic Monitoring for Pollock Trawl Catcher Vessels (AK)
Organization:
United Catcher Boats
Project ID:
0303.18.061871
Description:

Examine the feasibility of electronic monitoring systems for compliance on pollock mid-water trawl catcher vessels delivering to shoreside processing facilities in the Bering Sea and Gulf of Alaska. Project will evaluate electronic monitoring for improved data quality and consistency, detection and quantification of groundfish discard events, and costs of collection and review of fisheries data.

Award Amount:
$353400.00
Location:
Bering Sea and Gulf of Alaska