NFWF Grant Profile

Conservation Program(s):
Fisheries Innovation Fund
Project Title: Building Maximized Retention Electronic Monitoring Capacity in the New England Groundfish Fishery
Organization:
Gulf of Maine Research Institute
Project ID:
0303.22.073523
Description:

Support the implementation of the maximized retention electronic monitoring model in the New England groundfish fishery by piloting a third-party dockside monitoring approach to build regional capacity to support 100 percent monitoring on vessels. Project will facilitate the transition to an industry led effort and support implementation by providing technical assistance to sectors, fishers, and dealers using a maximized retention model to meet their monitoring requirements.

Award Amount:
$319744.65
Location:
Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire