Farrell received a Bachelor’s degree in Aquaculture and Fisheries Technology from the University of Rhode Island in May of 2011 and is currently working on his Master’s degree. Prior to joining CFF in September of 2011, he worked as an intern for the NEFSC Ecosystem Survey Branch taking part in the scallop, Gulf of Maine shrimp, and ocean quahog/surf clam surveys. His career in commercial fisheries began at sixteen when he worked on small fishing vessels out of Chatham, MA during the summer between school years. He has never stopped enjoying fishing since.

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PROJECTS

• Fishing Gear Research

• Scallop Enhancement

• Clam Habitat Surveys

• Monkfish Sex Determination