Collaboration between fishers and scientists in the USA brings benefits

Published 2024년 4월 5일

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A collaborative study conducted from 2015 to 2017 by the Northeast Fisheries Science Center and commercial fishermen on a Rhode Island-based trawler has led to significant advancements in the stock assessments of various fish species, including flounder, monkfish, and red hake. By comparing the effectiveness of different trawl nets, the research provided more accurate fish abundance estimates, enhancing the precision of stock assessment models and sustainable catch advice since 2019. This partnership between scientists and fishermen underscores the value of collaborative efforts in producing data that improve fishery management decisions and support the sustainability of fisheries.

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Collaboration between fishers and scientists in USA brings benefits A collaborative study conducted aboard a Rhode Island-based commercial trawler from 2015 to 2017 is bearing fruit. It was led by the Northeast Fisheries Science Center in the USA and commercial fishermen interested in how catches of the same species varied depending on the type of trawl net used. Since 2019, stock assessment scientists have used the results from this Northeast Trawl Advisory Panel study in multiple stock assessments to ensure sustainable fisheries for several flounder species as well as monkfish and red hake. Specifically, the results help produce more accurate estimates of abundance which can increase the confidence in catch advice for some species. “Cooperative research is essential to obtain accurate assessments and catch advice in our nation’s fisheries,” said Chris Roebuck, former Northeast Trawl Advisory Panel member, commercial fisherman and participant in the experiment. “This research is ...

Source: Fish Focus