What: An interactive workshop for the fishing industry to learn about the historic and current oceanographic conditions in Southern New England, discuss how fisheries species are responding, and develop predictions for the months to come. Dr. Glen Gawarkiewicz from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute and Dr. Anna Mercer from the CFRF will present new oceanographic research and will facilitate a discussion with the fishing industry about patterns in ocean conditions, species distributions and abundances, and catch characteristics.
When: Thursday, November 2nd, 5-7pm
Where: Meeting Room above Superior Trawl in Point Judith (55 State Street, Narragansett, RI)
RSVP: To Aubrey Ellertson (aellertson@cfrfoundation.org or 401-515-4892)
This workshop is intended for members of the fishing community whose contributions are critical to connecting the dots between the environmental conditions across Southern New England and key fisheries resources.
We hope to see you there!
- CFRF
