The Commercial Fisheries Research Foundation and the University of Rhode Island Graduate School of Oceanography are jointly proposing to Orsted to undertake a ventless trap survey to monitor lobster and crab species in the Revolution Wind Farm Area off southern New England. We are seeking commercial fishermen to join us in the proposal process and, if funded, to undertake the proposed ventless trap survey. A document outlining the proposed survey, and associated work, is linked below. If you are interested in applying, please complete and submit the application below by January 21, 2022.
Please click the links below to view and download the documents:
Revolution Wind Farm Ventless Trap Survey Vessel Briefing Document
Revolution Wind Farm Ventless Trap Survey Vessel Application
Questions? Please contact:
Michael Long, Research Biologist, CFRF
Email: mlong@cfrfoundation.org
Phone: (401)-515-4892
David Bethoney, Executive Director, CFRF
Email: dbethoney@cfrfoundation.org
Phone: (401)-515-4662