FISHERIES BOTTOM TRAWL SURVEYS

Beginning in late August and continuing into September the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth’s School for Marine Science and Technology (SMAST) is conducting a sheries bottom trawl survey following the Northeast Area Monitoring Assessment Program (NEAMAP) protocols within the Vineyard Wind Lease Areas (501 North; 501 South; 522) and a control area (see attached chart). Trip #1 will survey in lease area 501 North with 20 tows inside the lease area and 20 tows in the adjacent control area. Trip #2 will survey in lease areas 501 South and 522 with 10 tows in each.

Date(s):

Trip #1 Trip #2

Depart: August 24th, 2020 Depart: August 31st, 2020

Return: August 29th, 2020 Return: September 6th, 2020

Location(s):

Vineyard Wind Lease Areas:

0501 North; 0501 South 522 and a control area.

Vessel: F/V ENDURANCE

Port: New Bedford, MA

Contact: Captain Armando Estudante

endurance@skymate.com

Standing by on Channel 13 & 16

For the latest information, please contact:

Crista Bank Fisheries Liason, Cell: 508-525-0421 • Email: cbank@Vineyardwind.com