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The NOAA Ship ALBATROSS IV conducts fishery and living marine resource research in support of NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Northeast Fisheries Science Center's, Woods Hole Laboratory in Woods Hole, MA. The ship's normal operating area is the Gulf of Maine, Georges Bank, and the continental shelf and slope from Southern New England to Cape Hatteras, NC.

Typical assessment work includes groundfish assessment surveys and Marine Resources Monitoring, Assessment and Prediction (MARMAP) surveys. Research conducted from the ALBATROSS IV provides an understanding of the physical and biological processes that control year class strength of key economical fish species. The vessel is operated by the Office of Marine and Aviation Operations.

The following is some of the information contained within our site: Ship Statistics and General information Information regarding shipboard operations Ships current trackline Photo Gallery: The Albatross IV recent and past cruise images Cruise Notes: Current Information posted from sea Links NEFSC Fish FAQ

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Welcome Aboard! A Manual For Cruise Volunteers, First-time Sailors and anyone who wonders what life at sea is like. Ship's Rules and Regulations Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader. Free download at www.adobe.com

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