Grappling with Gear
Projects from Sea Grant's American Lobster Initiative
Gear Overview
The iconic American lobster industry is one of the largest and most profitable single-species fisheries in the United States, but it is facing a variety of stressors. The National Sea Grant American Lobster Initiative (ALI) , launched in 2019, not only supports research into climate change impacts related to the fishery, but also funds projects addressing other emerging issues within the industry. This StoryMap spotlights two ALI projects exploring potential gear modifications and ways to implement new technologies for the benefit of fishermen, managers, conservation groups, and the scientific community. Continue reading below to learn about the people behind these projects, their results so far, and why we should care.
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Mapping Seafloor Temperature
Researchers are expanding a longstanding program to better track changes in the ocean environment
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