NEFSC Ecosystems Surveys Branch
2019 Cruise Schedule
Spring Bottom Trawl Survey (NOAA Ship Henry B Bigelow)
| Survey/Dates | Days at Sea |
Survey Area |
| Leg 1: March 8 - 21 | 14 |
Cape Hatteras - Cape May NJ |
| Leg 2: March 26 - April 5 | 11 |
Mid-Atlantic Bight |
| Leg 3: April 10 - 26 | 17 |
S New England - Georges Bank |
| Leg 4: May 1 - 17 | 17 |
Georges Bank - Gulf of Maine |
Sea Scallop / Integrated Benthic Survey (R/V Hugh R. Sharp)
Standby placements only.| Survey/Dates | Days at Sea |
Survey Area |
| Leg 1: May 15 - 21 | 7 |
Mid-Atlantic |
| Leg 2: May 23 - June 4 | 13 |
S New England |
| Leg 3: June 6 - 15 | 10 |
Georges Bank |
Atlantic Shrimp Survey (R/V Gloria Michelle)
For information, please contact Peter Chase directly.| Survey/Dates | ||
| Leg 1: July 7 - 12 | ||
| Leg 2: July 15 - 19 | ||
| Leg 3: July 22 - 26 | ||
| Leg 4: July 29 - August 3 |
Atlantic Surf Clam / Ocean Quahog Survey (R/V E.S.S. Pursuit)
| Survey/Dates | Days at Sea |
Survey Area |
| Leg 1: August 1 - 5 | 5 |
Southern New England / Georges Bank |
| Leg 2: August 5 - 10 | 5 |
Southern New England / Georges Bank |
| Leg 3: August 10 - 15 | 5 |
Southern New England / Georges Bank |
Fall Bottom Trawl Survey (NOAA Ship Henry B Bigelow)
Staffing begins in July. The schedule will be posted when it is available.
