Monkfish tagging trip

Northeast Cooperative Research Program

The Northeast Cooperative Research Program improves and increases information about commercial fishing operations and the animals they harvest. Fishermen and researchers work together to develop and conduct projects that require the specialized knowledge of each partner. Results of this research promote better science and management for fisheries, as well as effective communication and collaboration among fishing professional in the region.

Click here to view a mid-course review of the strategic direction for the Cooperative Research Program in the northeast.