Acoustic Monitoring of Highly Migratory Fish Species in RI/MA Wind Energy Areas
The New England Aquarium and INSPIRE Environmental are conducting research on the movements of highly migratory fish species (sharks, tunas, and marlins) in the southern New England wind energy area. Part of this research requires acoustic receivers to be placed on the seafloor in the locations shown as colored circles in the chart below. Receivers have no surface buoys and are connected to a mooring system weighing approximately 75 pounds that extends 2 to 3 meters (6 to 9 feet) off the seafloor, as shown in the below photo. Receivers are placed near obstructions to the greatest extent practicable to reduce the risk of interaction with mobile fishing gear. Receivers were deployed in these locations begining May 2024 and removed in December 2024.
Reciver location data can be found here.
We encourage any fishermen working in the area to contact the vessels directly or contact:
Caela Howard,
Fisheries Liaison
caela.howard@avangrid.com, 617-999-3882
John Harker,
Fisheries Affairs Manager
john.harker@avangrid.com, 857-216-8611
F/V Jessica Beth
Flag: USA
Captain: Shawn Leach
Phone: 603-969-2138
Length: 44'
Standing by on VHF channels 13 & 16
