2019 FALL FISHERIES TRAWL SURVEY

During the month of November the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth’s School for Marine Science and Technology (SMAST) is conducting a fisheries trawl survey following the Northeast Area Monitoring Assessment Program (NEAMAP) protocols within the Vineyard Wind Lease Areas (501 North; 501 South; 522) and a control area (see attached chart). Trip #1 will survey in lease area 501 North with 20 tows inside the lease area and 20 tows in the adjacent control area. Trip #2 will survey in lease areas 501 South and 522 with 10 tows in each.

Date(s)

Trip #1 Trip #2

Depart: November 5th Depart: November 14th

Return: November 11th Return: November 20th

Location(s) Vineyard Wind Lease Areas: 0501 North; 0501 South; 522 and a control area.

F/V HEATHER LYNN

PORT: Point Judith, RI
MMSI #: 367119340
SAT PHONE: 1-254-460-4763
BOATTRACS: heather1@skymate.com

Standing by on VHF channel 13 & 16

For the latest information, please contact:

Caela Howard, Fisheries Liaison - Cell: 617-999-3882 • Email: caela.howard@avangrid.com

John Harker, Lead- Fisheries Outreach Coordination - Cell: 857-216-8611 • Email: john.harker@avangrid.com