WINTER FISHERIES TRAWL SURVEY

During the month of February, 2020 the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth 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). 

The first trip will survey in lease area 501 North with 20 tows inside the lease area and 20 tows in the adjacent control area. Subsequent trips will survey in lease areas 501 South and 522 with 10 tows in each.

Date(s): (Multiple Trips throughout the month of February)

Location(s): All 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