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Effects of the Western Gulf of Maine Closure on Boulder and Deep Mud
Habitats
Project summary: Continuing work with Dr. Les Kaufman at Boston
University and Gloucester fisherman Paul Vitale, this project is based on
preliminary findings that the closure effect on the food web varies in
strength across habitats (ie. effects are stronger in habitats that have a
lot of structural relief: i.e., cobbles and boulders). This study will
examine these effects in boulder and deep mud habitats to respond to
questions about the biology of fishes and fisheries on Stellwagen Bank that
have been raised by fishermen and other stakeholders. This project was made
possible by on-going funding by the National Marine Fisheries Service.
Project partners:
Dr. Les Kaufman, Boston University
Elizabeth Soule, Graduate Student, Boston University
Jason Link, Senior Scientist, Northeast Fisheries Science Center Captain Paul
Vitale, F/V Angela and Rose
David Bergeron, Massachusetts Fishermen's Partnership
Olivia Free, Massachusetts Fishermen's Partnership
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