RSA Share Day 2026

A New England Fishery Management Council event, hosted by Coonamessett Farm Foundation

Program info: Scallop Researchers will provide a summary of their research to interested parties. This is an opportunity for scallop researchers to share findings with fishery managers, and to hear from other researchers who are conducting studies on topics that have been identified as RSA research priorities. An objective of this meeting is to better inform scallop managers of the status of current research and help identify future research priority recommendations.

View the full share day agenda below.

Presenters: 

Dr. Robert Murphy (NEFSC)

Dr. Kevin Stokesbury (SMAST/UMASSD)

Dr. Catherine Matassa (University of Connecticut)

Rebecca Smoak (CFRF)

Dr. David Bethoney (CFRF)

Dr. David Rudders (VIMS)

Dr. Roger Mann (VIMS)

Melissa Sanderson (CCCFA)

Dr. Max Zavell (SMAST)

Farrell Davis (CFF)

Demonstration of a Bivalve Larval Imaging System (BLIS) by Dr. Scott Gallager (Coastal Ocean Vision)

Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (final schedule to follow)

Format: In-person + virtual attendance available

Lunch for in person attendees will be provided by Roche Brothers.

Location: Coonamessett Farm Foundation

View directions to Visitor Building below

*Please note: Construction on the Bourne Bridge through the end of May may cause travel delays, including on the Sagamore Bridge. Please plan accordingly.