Researchers from the Rhode Island Division of Marine Fisheries, the Commercial Fisheries Research Foundation (CFRF), and the University of Rhode Island are conducting a project to examine different harvest control strategies for the valuable Jonah crab fishery. A key component of this project is collaborating with Jonah crab industry stakeholders to design and test potential management strategies for the commercial fishery. Please note that this project is an academic research project and is being conducted independently of the Commission’s management process for the species. We invite Jonah crab harvesters, processors, dealers, and other stakeholders to participate in an initial collaborative workshop where we will 1) provide background and description for the project and 2) collect stakeholders’ opinions on fishery assessment methods and management strategies to be tested moving forward. It is expected that the results of this simulation-based research will be informative to future Jonah crab research and management. This workshop will take place on Wednesday, April 6th, from 3-7pm at the URI Graduate School of Oceanography campus in Narragansett, RI (address below). Virtual attendance will also be offered. A stipend will be offered to our fishing partners to compensate you for your time.
To RSVP, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/etnxgYd4Ths7jVtV6
RSVP encouraged by March 23rd, 2022 to secure your place in the workshop. Some background information will be made available to registrants prior to the workshop. Questions may be directed to Corinne Truesdale at corinne.truesdale@dem.ri.gov. Thank you for your interest!
Workshop location:
URI Graduate School of Oceanography
218 South Ferry Road
Narragansett, RI 02882