West Coast Scientists, Industry Collaborate on Sardine Survey
SEAFOODNEWS.COM [Seafood News] by Susan Chambers - August 18,2017
Each spring and early summer, scientists set out along the West Coast aboard NOAA vessel Reuben Lasker to survey coastal pelagic species, which includes small schooling fish such as northern anchovy, Pacific sardine, and jack and Pacific mackerels.
But this year was different. After discussions with industry, the scientists tested a new approach to extend their reach into nearshore waters to improve the accuracy of the survey results. The collaboration involved the F/V Lisa Marie, of Gig Harbor, Washington, and brought two commercial fishermen ...
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