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Mackerel Sampling Opportunity
July 28, 2022

DFO-Science is requesting mackerel biological samples from NL waters and there is an opportunity to collect mackerel samples by 2 harvesters based in 4R and by 4 harvesters based in 3KL. Targetted sampling is two mackerel per month between August – November. Harvesters will be compensated per successful sample and samples (100 – 150 frozen mackerel) may be collected using any gear type, including as bycatch in other fisheries.

It is important for DFO-Science to have mackerel samples from NL waters, however collecting biological samples does not address key questions regarding the abundance and distribution of mackerel. Consequently, FFAW will summarize harvesters’ observations of mackerel in NL waters, including observations and photos to date as well as an upcoming survey of mackerel observations. Harvesters participating in the biological sampling program will be expected to record mackerel observations in their area.

To indicate your interest, please submit an application, stating your home port, fishing gear types, and expected availability of mackerel in your area. Applications will be due on August 4th, with a draw held on August 5th.

For more information on the opportunity and to request an application, please contact the FFAW office (709-576-7276) and speak with Ian or April.

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Dr. Erin Carruthers

Dr. Erin Carruthers is the Science Director and Senior Fisheries Scientist with the Fish, Food and Allied Workers Union (FFAW-Unifor), which is the labour union that represents the owner-operator fleet in Newfoundland and Labrador. The FFAW is committed to research and management that supports healthy oceans, fisheries, and coastal communities. Dr. Carruthers received her Ph. D. in Biology from Memorial University in 2011 followed by a postdoctoral fellowship with the Centre for Fisheries Ecosystems Research. Before coming to Newfoundland, Erin worked as a Research Biologist with Fisheries and Oceans Canada at the St. Andrews Biological Station. Her current research program is co-constructed with fish harvesters and includes research on coastal fishing communities, collaborative longline and trap surveys, and best practices for the avoidance, handling and release of unwanted catch.