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Using habitat-modeling methods to characterize the spatial distribution of fishing effort: Modeling the American lobster fishery using high-resolution vessel tracking data.
with Dr. Burton Shank at the Northeast Fisheries Science Center @ Woods Hole in collaboration with the government of Maine, New Hampshire & Massachusetts
Map of the landforms of Boston, Massachusetts based on bathymetry
Spatial distribution of fishing effort is a critical metric for informing Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) and effective fisheries management. However, traditional data sources such as Vessel Trip Reports have a limited capacity to describe the spatial distribution of fisher effort at the scale of the specific benthic habitats being targeted. The recent implementation of high-resolution vessel tracking into the federal American lobster (Homarus americanus) fleet presents an innovative opportunity to bridge this gap. By utilizing this high-frequency spatial data we can understand the underlying drivers of effort.
Ernest F. Hollings Conference: May 27th - 30th
Class of 2025-2026
Class of 2025-2026
 Ernest F. Hollings Scholar
 Ernest F. Hollings Scholar
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