Research and monitoring
Report of the Expert Consultation on Best Practice Technical Guidelines for IPOA/NPOA-Seabirds 
Catch and Bycatch in U.S. Southeast Gillnet Fisheries, 2008
This NOAA Technical Memorandum is the annual report on fishing activities in U.S. southeast gillnet fisheries.
Electronic Data Acquisition Technology Workshop, April 1-3, 2009 (4/1/09)
Eliminator Trawl Demonstrated at Fish Expo Atlantic (5/21/08)
The Eliminator is designed to target haddock and reduce bycatch of cod by capitalizing on differences in fish behavior.
NOAA Fisheries Northeast Protected Species Gear Research (4/29/08)
This website describes gear research projects conducted or supported by NOAA Fisheries' Northeast Fisheries Science Center.
Report to Congress on the Implementation of the Deep Sea Coral Research and Technology Program (4/09/08)
Bycatch Reduction Database (2/13/08)
WWF Bycatch Reduction Website (2/13/08)
International Smart Gear Compeition Winners Announced (11/20/07)
A team of Rhode Island inventors has been awarded the the $30,000 grand prize in the WWF's International Smart Gear Competition.
NOAA Fisheries Strategic Plan for Fisheries Research Highlights Bycatch Reduction Research (11/20/07)
NOAA Marine Debris Website (11/20/07)
Derelict fishing gear, which is highlighted on this website, contributes to bycatch problems worldwide.
World Wildlife Fund (WWF), Nelson Beideman Receive NOAA Sustainable Fisheries Leadership Awards
TurtleWatch
Program Helps Fishermen Avoid Sea Turtles
This program provides information about the
thermal habitat of loggerhead sea turtles in the Pacific Ocean north of the Hawaiian
Islands.
NOAA Cooperative Research Partners Program Releases DVD
Fishing Gear That Could Harm Whales to Be Cleared from Cape Cod Critical Habitat
NOAA, Virginia Institute of Marine Science to Eradicate Derelict Fishing Gear in Chesapeake Bay
Northeast Consortium Gear Research Stories
The Consortium's website includes several interesting stories about gear research.
http://www.northeastconsortium.org/shrimp_sorting.shtml
http://www.northeastconsortium.org/maine_fish_forum_2006.shtml
http://www.northeastconsortium.org/urchin_escape_panel.shtml
Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries Right Whale Conservation Research
This website contains summaries of research including analyses of different types of lobster pot lines that my reduce large whale injuries.
North Atlantic Right Whale Funding Opportunities
This website includes links to already-completed right whale conservation research projects as well as upcoming funding opportunites as they become available.
Shark-Saving Magnets Pull in $25,000 Prize for American from International Smart Gear Competition
Ed Melvin Receives 2006 Marine Stewardship Award for Bycatch Research
Website Provides Information on
Collaborative Fisheries Research
This website which has been recently updated, is designed to provide information to fishermen and scientists
to
enable collaborative fishery research.
NOAA Fisheries National Cooperative Research Program Website
This site provides a wealth of information on cooperative research projects (many
of which address bycatch challenges) and programs around the country.
Saltonstall-Kennedy Grant Program bycatch projects
NOAA Scientists Battle Ocean Ghostnets
Northeast Distant Fishery Sea Turtle Bycatch Reduction Project
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