2021 FALL TRAWL SURVEY (F/V HEATHER LYNN)

During the month of November the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth’s School for Marine Science and Technology (SMAST) is conducting multiple fisheries trawl surveys following the Northeast Area Monitoring Assessment Program (NEAMAP) protocols within the Vineyard Wind Lease Areas (501; 534; 522) and a control area (see chart). There will be 20 tows performed in lease area 501 and 20 tows in the adjacent control area. There will be 10 tows performed in lease area 534 and 10 tows will be performed in lease area 522.

DATES(S): Starting on or after November 8, 2021 for approximately 2 weeks

LOCATION(S): Vineyard Wind Lease Areas 501, 534, 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