[Rimarinefisheries] CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: CFRF BLACK SEA BASS RESEARCH FLEET

[rimarinefisheries at listserve.ri.gov]

The CFRF, in partnership with RI DEM, is launching a Black Sea Bass Research Fleet in the Southern New England and Mid-Atlantic Bight region. The project will employ Rhode Island commercial and recreational fishermen, utilizing a variety of gear types, to collect biological and fishery data on black sea bass throughout the year. Data will be collected and transmitted using a specifically designed black sea bass sampling app on Android tablets. Research Fleet participants will sample sea bass within their typical fishing grounds throughout the year. For more information about the project CLICK HERE<http://www.cfrfoundation.org/black-sea-bass-fleet/>.

CFRF is currently soliciting fishermen to participate in the Black Sea Bass Research Fleet. Applicants must hail out of Rhode Island and regularly interact with black sea bass throughout the fishing year (either as targeted catch or bycatch). Eight fishermen will be selected to participate in the Research Fleet, based upon areas and times of year fished, frequency of interaction with black sea bass, experience with cooperative research, and gear type. For more information about participant responsibilities and sampling protocols, review the attached Research Fleet Briefing document or go to the project webpage<http://www.cfrfoundation.org/black-sea-bass-fleet/>.

If you would like to apply to participate in the Black Sea Bass Research Fleet, please fill out the application form attached and submit to CFRF either via email, fax, or ground mail. The application is also available online on the project webpage<http://www.cfrfoundation.org/black-sea-bass-fleet/>.

The deadline for applications is Friday, September 23, 2016.

Please contact CFRF Research Associate, Thomas Heimann (theimann at cfrfoundation.org<mailto:theimann at cfrfoundation.org>, (401-515-4892<tel:%28401-515-4892>), with any questions.


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