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Coonamessett Farm Foundation's (CFF) mission is to conduct scientific research and educational projects that support sustainable fisheries operations, local small-scale agriculture and aquaculture, and renewable energy sources for the benefit of the public.

New Publication in ESR on Regional Variations in Leatherback Behavior 

We are pleased to announce the publication of a new research study co-authored by Coonamessett Farm Foundation (CFF) research scientist Samir Patel in Endangered Species Research - Regional variation in leatherback dive behavior in the northwest AtlanticThis study explores the movement patterns and dive behaviors of leatherback sea turtles in key foraging areas of the northwestern Atlantic...

11/29

Scallop Enhancement Workshop

At the end of October, 2024, CFF Fisheries Technologist, Farrell Davis led a presentation on the topic of Sea Scallop Enhancement Research in New England at a two-day workshop in Providence, RI organized by the Virginia Institute of Marine Science....

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11/7

MA Seafood Day @ the State House

Our team spent the afternoon at MA Seafood Day at the State House in Boston on October 16, 2024, which celebrates the state's vibrant local fishing industry and features delicious seafood from local vendors....

10/5

2024 Research Set-Aside (RSA) Awards

CFF was awarded through the 2024 Sea Scallop Research Set-Aside (RSA) Program to execute four major research initiatives, supporting sustainable fisheries and ecosystem health in the Mid-Atlantic and New England regions! These projects span both biological research and technical innovations that provide critical data for yearly stock assessments, fishery management decisions, and bycatch reduction...

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11/15

Collaboration with CCCFA on newly awarded eMOLT Program

Congratulations to the Cape Cod Commercial Fisherman's Alliance  (CCCFA) on their grant from MTC to create this program to provide free fishing gear sensors to commercial fishermen. This data helps plan fishing expeditions and helps scientists improve ocean forecasts & our understanding of ocean changes. We at CFF look forward to expanding the eMOLT program to our fishing partners. 

11/5

Keep up with our Marine Research team out on the Atlantic 

Seasonal Survey

Earlier this month our team completed a second cruise for the Seasonal Scallop Survey on Georges Bank...

Non-Lethal Survey

In late September 2024, our team embarked on a single-day mission on F/V Never Enough to receive training for ropeless...

Davis Bank Benthic Survey

In September, our team completed the 4th and final trip of our pre-fishing surveys in the Davis Bank East area..

Our feature film, Sustaining Sea Scallops, is now available online!  Check out the promo clip here.

Watch the full documentary to learn how the collaborative research model embraced by CFF helped a flagging scallop fishing industry rebound.

 

Sustaining Sea Scallops Documentary Film
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