Announcing a 2022-23 Marine Resource Education Program (MREP)

The Gulf of Maine Research Institute is pleased to announce the Marine Resources Education Program (MREP) in the Greater Atlantic fishery region.

By fishermen, for fishermen, MREP provides fishermen and others with an interest in federal fisheries with an opportunity to gain insight into how fisheries data are collected and how those data lead to regulations. MREP brings together commercial, charter, and recreational fishermen with scientists, managers, and other marine resource professionals from the Atlantic coast to learn, share insights, and network in a neutral and professional setting. Participants leave the program empowered and better prepared to be a voice in federal fisheries management.

The workshop is free to selected participants and includes travel reimbursement, hotel accommodations, and meals are provided by the program. Seats are limited.

You can apply today here: https://mrep.gmri.org/apply

Fisheries Science Workshop
January 10 – 12, 2023
Holiday Inn Cape Cod | Falmouth, MA

Fisheries Management Workshop
March 21 – 23, 2023
Hotel at Arundel Preserve | Hanover, MD

MREP Announcement (PDF)

Mid-Atlantic Council to Hold Public Hearings on Atlantic Surfclam and Ocean Quahog Species Separation Requirements

The amendment considers changes to the species separation requirements in the Atlantic surfclam and ocean quahog fisheries. Comments may be submitted at any of three public hearings to be held on November 10, 14 (cancelled), and 17. Written comments will be accepted through November 23.

NOAA Fisheries: eVTR Reminders for Submitting a Trip Using Pot Gear Type

The following was released by NOAA Fisheries on August 31, 2022:

We are making improvements to our Electronic Vessel Trip Reporting (eVTR) online system to more accurately capture data coming from pot gear fisheries, which may result in you receiving an error message when submitting reports.

Please be sure you are following the correct eVTR reporting guidelines when submitting a trip in which pot Gear Types are used. We require the Gear Quantity, Gear Size and Number of Hauls fields for pot Gear Types be reported as follows:

  • Gear Quantity = Average number of pots per string

  • Gear Size = Total number of pots in the water

  • Number of Hauls = Total number of strings hauled per trip

Questions?

For more information, instructions, and instructional videos about eVTR reporting, please visit our website.

For further assistance, please call the Vessel Reporting Help Desk at 978-281-9188 or contact your local Port Agent.