Fishing Gear Research
Underwater imagery is a crucial component of this research, allowing fishermen and scientists to learn and solve problems together.

Left: fishermen and scientists attach an underwater video camera to the tow wire of a sea scallop dredge; Right: real-time video feeds from a modified sea scallop dredge on the seafloor
This research is conducted in collaboration with a variety of other agencies, including the Massachusetts Divison of Marine Fisheries Conservation Engineering program. Current projects are supported by the NOAA Saltonstall-Kennedy Program and the National Park Service.