An Industry-based Survey for Yellowtail Flounder in Southern New England
- Program: Southern New England Collaborative Research Initiative (SNECRI)
- Total Amount Awarded: $ 136,795.50
- Project Duration: July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2013
- Status: Completed
Project Team:
- Adam Barkley- UMASS, Dartmouth - SMAST
- Steve Cadrin- UMASS, Dartmouth - SMAST
- Greg DeCelles - UMASS, Dartmouth - SMAST
- Steve Follett - F/V Heather Lynn
Project Summary:
This project will monitor the distribution and abundance of yellowtail flounder in the waters of Southern New England. Survey tows will be used to generate an estimate of yellowtail flounder relative biomass, and net mensuration data can be used to generate an estimate of absolute biomass. The distribution of yellowtail flounder will be assessed to determine if changes in the distribution have occurred since the last survey. Biological characteristics of yellowtail flounder will be assessed, and this data will be made available for use on future stock assessments. This project will also allow fishermen and scientists to work together to improve the information available for the assessment of this commercially important species.