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Tagging Atlantic Salmon in Greenland Takes New England Moxie

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Research fisheries biologist Tim Sheehan is currently in southwest Greenland, hoping to catch pre-adult Atlantic salmon. He and his collaborators have an ambitious plan: Tag as many salmon as possible with special pop-off satellite tags and acoustic tags.
October 10, 2019 - Research ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
International
Qaqortoq Harbor in Greenland

Wingspread Study Hits Silver Dollar Jackpot

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Scientists and fishermen return for the final leg of this year's experiment with the scientific survey net used for the world's longest-running bottom trawl survey. Lovely sunrises and tiny butterfish abound.
October 01, 2019 - Research ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
View of the deck of the F/V Karen Elizabeth at sunrise.

You Can Learn A Lot by Towing Two Nets at Once

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Researchers and fishermen are at sea experimenting with the scientific survey net used for the world's longest-running bottom trawl survey to improve what we know about how well it captures flat fish like flounders.
September 25, 2019 - Research ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
The twin trawl nets of the Karen Elizabeth.

Calm Before the Storm: Summer EcoMon Cruise Comes to an End

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As the summer EcoMon cruise nears its end researchers continue sampling but watch the track of an approaching storm.
September 03, 2019 - Research ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Sunrise east of Jeffery's Ledge, orange sky near horizon, dark clouds.

Plankton Popsicles: Summer EcoMon Cruise

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Researchers from several organizations aboard the summer EcoMon cruise work together on collaborative projects, and also collect samples for others who cannot get to sea.
August 30, 2019 - Research ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Mason jar with fish larvae.

Beach Weekends at Sea on the EcoMon Cruise

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Sunbathers on the beach, aiding a fishing boat in distress, and enjoying the marine life are all part of the summer Ecosystems Monitoring cruise.
August 29, 2019 - Research ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Crew members enjoying time off on the flying bridge of the R/V Gordon Gunter.

2019 Summer Northeast Ecosystem Monitoring Cruise In Full Swing

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Water sampling at different depths is a key component of the EcoMon cruises and allows us to track temperature and salinity changes over time.
August 23, 2019 - Research ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Staff member with binoculars and other staff with tablet checking mammals and sea birds.

Summer Ecosystem Monitoring Cruise Underway in the Northeast

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The Northeast Fisheries Science Center's Ecosystem Monitoring cruise, known as EcoMon, involves a lot of planning and coordination. Glimpse behind the scenes to see what is involved. It's all about the details.
August 20, 2019 - Research ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Gear on dock before being loaded onto the Gunter.

Strawberry Squid And More From The Ocean Twilight Zone

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On the last trawl of the Deep-See cruise aboard the NOAA Ship Henry B. Bigelow, scientists caught three very large strawberry squid.
August 07, 2019 - Research ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Strawberry- Squid against a dark background.

Capturing Images in the Deep-See

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Scientists aboard the NOAA Ship Henry B. Bigelow have been busy collecting data from Deep-See and many other instruments as they explore the Ocean Twilight Zone. Trying to take images of deep-sea animals can be a challenge!
August 07, 2019 - Research ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Mike Jech reviewing identification notes.