NEFSC Technical Memoranda

Goulette GS, Hawkes JP, Kocik JF, Manning JP, Matzen E, Van Parijs S,  Pettigrew N, Wallinga J, Zydlewski GB, Ames C. 2021. Opportunistic Acoustic Telemetry Platforms: An Update on the Northeast Fisheries Science Center’s Collaborative Monitoring Program in the Gulf of Maine, 2005-2018. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 265; 21 p.

Northeast Fisheries Science Center. 2020. 2020 observer sea days by trip selection system. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 263; 22 p. Online at: https://doi.org/10.25923/g71n-f712

Northeast Fisheries Science Center, Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office. 2020. 2020 Standardized Bycatch Reporting Methodology annual discard report with observer sea day allocation. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 262; 30 p. Online at: https://doi.org/10.25923/cgrq-hj34

Wigley SE, Tholke C. 2020. 2020 discard estimation, precision, and sample size analyses for 14 federally managed species groups in the waters off the Northeastern United States. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 261; 175 p. Online at: https://doi.org/10.25923/z0mw-9t57

Murray KT. 2020. Estimated magnitude of sea turtle interactions and mortality in US bottom trawl gear, 2014-2018. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 260; 19 p. Online at: https://doi.org/10.25923/xza2-9c97

Vasta M. 2019. Network analysis of the Northeast multispecies (groundfish) Annual Catch Entitlement (ACE) transfer network (May 2010 – April 2016). NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 259; 42 p. Online at: https://doi.org/10.25923/cnf1-mx82

Hayes SA, Josephson E, Maze-Foley K, Rosel PE, Editors. 2019. US Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico Marine Mammal Stock Assessments - 2018. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 258; 291 p. Online at: https://doi.org/10.25923/9rrd-tx13

Hogan F, Didden J, Gustafson K, Keane E, Legault C, Linden D, Murray K, Palmer D, Potts D, Tholke C, Weeks S, Wigley S. 2019. Standardized Bycatch Reporting Methodology 3-year review report 2018. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 257; 195 p. Online at: https://doi.org/10.25923/3b1e-mj95

Northeast Fisheries Science Center. 2019. 2019 observer sea days by trip selection system. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 256; 24 p. Online at: https://doi.org/10.25923/0108-e059

Northeast Fisheries Science Center, Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office. 2019. 2019 standardized bycatch reporting methodology annual discard report with observer sea day allocation. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 255; 29 p. Online at: https://doi.org/10.25923/1gza-8k15

Wigley SE, Tholke C. 2019. Discard estimation, precision, and sample size analyses for 14 federally managed species groups in the waters off the northeastern United States. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 254; 179 p. Online at: https://doi.org/10.25923/96fr-zg53

Redman DH, Nelson DA, Roy J, Goldberg R, Scott TM, Rust MB, Mercaldo-Allen R. 2019. A pilot study using graded yellow mealworm (Tenebrio molitor) meal in formulated diets for growth performance of black sea bass (Centropristis striata). NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 253; 15 p. Online at: https://doi.org/10.25923/4rsf-8q04

Sigourney DB, Orphanides CD, Hatch JM. 2019. Estimates of seabird bycatch in commercial fisheries off the East Coast of the United States from 2015 to 2016. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 252; 25 p. Online at: https://doi.org/10.25923/qgpv-ef29

Pace RM III, Josephson E, Wood SA, Murray K, Waring GT. 2019. Trends and patterns of seal abundance at haul-out sites in a gray seal recolonization zone. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 251; 17 p. Online at: https://doi.org/10.25923/qd3s-we77

McElroy WD, O’Brien L, Blaylock J, Martin MH, Rago PJ, HoeyJJ, Sheremet VA. 2019. Design, implementation, and results of a cooperative research Gulf of Maine longline survey, 2014-2017. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 249; 155 p. Online at: https://doi.org/10.25923/2sgn-mx62

Chavez-Rosales S, Lyssikatos MC, Hatch J. 2018. Estimates of cetacean and pinniped bycatch in Northeast and Mid-Atlantic bottom trawl fisheries, 2012-2016. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 250; 22 p. Online at: https://doi.org/10.25923/p7a1-c785

Upite CM, Murray KT, Stacy BA, Weeks SE. 2018. Post-interaction mortality determinations for sea turtles in US Northeast and Mid-Atlantic fishing gear, 2011-2015. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 248; 27 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/22903

Hayes SA, Gardner S, Garrison L, Henry A, Leandro L. 2018. North Atlantic right whales - Evaluating their recovery challenges in 2018. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 247; 24 p. Online at: https://doi.org/10.25923/w9cy-5844

Shepherd GR, Nelson GA, Rago PJ, Richards RA, Boreman J, Goodyear CP. 2018. A chronicle of striped bass population restoration and conservation in the northwest Atlantic, 1979-2016. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 246; 51 p. Online at: https://doi.org/10.25923/1kns-bn92

Hayes SA, Josephson E, Maze-Foley K, Rosel PE, Byrd B, Chavez-Rosales S, Col TVN, Engleby L, Garrison LP, Hatch J, Henry A, Horstman SC, Litz J, Lyssikatos MC, Mullin KD, Orphanides C, Pace RM, Palka DL, Soldevilla M, Wenzel FW. 2018. US Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico marine mammal stock assessments - 2017. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 245; 371 p. Online at: https://doi.org/10.25923/e764-9g81

Northeast Fisheries Science Center, Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office. 2018. 2018 Standardized Bycatch Reporting Methodology annual discard report with observer sea day allocation. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 244; 26 p. Online at: https://doi.org/10.25923/jsfv-8w93

Wigley SE, Tholke C. 2018. 2018 discard estimation, precision, and sample size analyses for 14 federally managed species groups in the waters off the northeastern United States. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 243; 182 p. Online at: https://doi.org/10.25923/snsa-rk52

Murray KT. 2018. Estimated bycatch of sea turtles in sink gillnet gear, 2012-2016. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 242; 20 p. Online at: https://doi.org/10.25923/kr4z-np70

Hare JA, Borggaard DL, Friedland KD, Anderson J, Burns P, Chu K, Clay PM, Collins MJ, Cooper P, Fratantoni PS, Johnson MR, Manderson JP, Milke L, Miller TJ, Orphanides CD, Saba VS. 2016. Northeast Regional Action Plan - NOAA Fisheries Climate Science Strategy. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 239; 94 p. Online at: https://doi.org/10.7289/V5/TM-NEFSC-239

Waring GT, Josephson E, Maze-Foley K, Rosel P; Editors, with contributions from (listed alphabetically): Byrd B, Cole TVN, Engleby L, Garrison LP, Hatch J, Henry A, Horstman SC, Litz J, Lyssikatos MC, Mullin KD, Orphanides C, Pace RM, Palka DL, Soldevilla M, Wenzel FW. 2016. US Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico marine mammal stock assessments - 2015. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 238; 501 p. Online at: https://doi.org/10.7289/V57S7KTN

Hennen DR, Mann R, Charriere N, Nordahl VA. 2016. Testing the performance of a hydraulic clam dredge modified to capture small animals. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 237; 15 p.. Online at: https://doi.org/10.7289/V5M043DT

Wenzel FW, Waring GT, Josephson E, Lyssikatos MC, Byrd BL, Horstman SC, Powell JR. 2015. Serious injury determinations for small cetaceans and pinnipeds caught in commercial fisheries off the northeast US Coast, 2013. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 236; 36 p. Online at: https://doi.org/10.7289/V5HX19P4

Waring GT, DiGiovanni RA Jr, Josephson E, Wood S, Gilbert J. 2015. 2012 population estimate for the harbor seal (Phoca vitulina concolor) in New England waters. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 235; 15 p. Online at: https://doi.org/10.7289/V5ZC80VT

Matzen E, Milliken HO, Lowell N. 2015. Development and testing of a tow time data logger to monitor and enforce tow time restrictions in trawl fisheries. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 234; 15 p. Online at: https://doi.org/10.7289/V56W9813

Bisack KD, Squires DE, Lipton DW, Hilger JR, Holland DS, Johnson DH, Lee M-Y, Lent R, Lew DK, Magnusson G, Pan M, Queirolo LE, Stohs S, Speir CL, Wallmo KA. 2015. Proceedings of the 2014 NOAA Economics of Protected Resources Workshop, September 9-11, 2014, La Jolla, California. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 233:179 p. Online at: https://doi.org/10.7289/V5QR4V3D

Price V, Godlewski JM, Jech JM, McHugh N. 2015. Calibration of electronic measurement boards and length values recorded in the Fisheries Scientific Computing System (FSCS). NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 232; 36 p. Online at: https://doi.org/10.7289/V5QZ27X1

Waring GT, Josephson E, Maze-Foley K, Rosel PE. 2015. US Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico marine mammal stock assessments 2014. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 231; 361 p. Online at: https://doi.org/10.7289/V5TQ5ZH0

Henry A, Olson J. 2015. An overview of the survey on the socio-economic aspects of commercial fishing crew in the Northeast. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 230; 42 p. Online at: https://doi.org/10.7289/V52J68S4

DePiper G. 2014. Statistically assessing the precision of self-reported VTR fishing locations. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 229; 16 p. Online at: http://doi.org/10.7289/V53F4MJN

Waring GT, Josephson E, Foley K, Rosel P. 2014. US Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico marine mammal stock assessments - 2013. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 228; 464 p. Online at: https://doi.org/10.7289/V51G0J70

Das C. 2014. Northeast trip cost data - Overview, estimation, and predictions. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 227; 20 p. Online at: http://doi.org/10.7289/V5571905

Das C. 2014. An overview of the annual cost survey protocol and results in the northeastern region (2007-2009). NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 226; 34 p. Online at: http://doi.org/10.7289/V59021QG

Murray KT. 2013. Estimated loggerhead and unidentified hard-shelled turtle interactions in mid-Atlantic gillnet gear, 2007-2011. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 225; 20 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/4562

Waring GT, Josephson E, Maze-Foley K, Rosel PE. 2013. US Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico marine mammal stock assessments - 2012. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 223; 419 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/4375

Upite C, Murray K, Stacy B, Weeks S, Williams R. 2013. Serious injury and mortality determinations for sea turtles in U.S. Northeast and Mid-Atlantic fishing gear. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 222; 18 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/4378

Mercaldo-Allen R, Goldberg R. 2011. Review of the ecological effects of dredging in the cultivation and harvest of molluscan shellfish. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 220; 78 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3971

Waring GT, Josephson E, Maze-Foley K, Rosel P, editors. 2011. US Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico marine mammal stock assessments - 2010. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 219; 598 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/4135

Link JS, Gamble R, Fulton E. 2011. NEUS - Atlantis: Construction, calibration, and application of an ecosystem model with ecological interactions, physiographic conditions, and fleet behavior. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 218; 247 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3963

Broughton EA, Lough RG. 2010. General trends and interannual variability in prey selection by larval Atlantic cod and haddock from the southern flank of Georges Bank, May 1993-1999. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 217; 104 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3962

Smith BE, Link JS. 2010. The trophic dynamics of 50 finfish and 2 squid species on the Northeast US continental shelf. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 216; 640 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3755

Damon-Randall K, Bohl R, Bolden S, Fox D, Hager C, Hickson B, Hilton E, Mohler J, Robbins E, Savoy T, Spells A. 2010. Atlantic sturgeon research techniques. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 215; 19 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3731

Glass AH, Cole TVN, Garron M. 2010. Mortality and serious injury determinations for Baleen whale stocks along the United States and Canadian eastern seaboards. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 214; 19 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3723

Josephson E, Waring G. 2010. US Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico marine mammal stock assessments - 2009. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 213; 528 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3716

Palka DL, Orphanides CD, Warden M. 2009. Summary of harbor porpoise bycatch in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic gillnet fisheries after the implementation of the Take Reduction Plan: January 1, 1999 through May 31, 2007. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 212: 89 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3829

Waring GT, Josephson E. 2009. US Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico marine mammal stock assessments - 2008. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 210; 440 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3630

Thunberg E. 2008. Trends in selected Northeast region marine industries. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 211; 107 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3636

Merrick RL, Haas H. 2008. Analysis of Atlantic sea scallop, Placopecetn magellanicus, fishery impacts on the North Atlantic population of loggerhead sea turtles (Caretta caretta). NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 207; 22 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3556

Sherman K, Aquarone M-C, Adams S. 2007. Global applications of the Large Marine Ecosystem concept 2007-2010. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 208; 72 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3582

Perry DM, Nelson DA, Redman D, Metzler S, Katersky R. 2007. Growth of black sea bass, Centropristis striata, in recirculating aquaculture systems. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 206; 12 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3540

Waring GT, Josephson E, Fairfield-Walsh CP, Maze-Foley K, editors. 2007. U.S. Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico Marine Mammal Stock Assessments - 2007. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 205; 415 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3567

Palmer MC, Wigley SE, Hoey JJ, Palmer JE. 2007. An evaluation of the Northeast region’s study fleet pilot program and electronic logbook system: Phase I and II. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 204; 79 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3913

Stehlik LL. 2007. Essential fish habitat source document: spiny dogfish, Squalus acanthias, life history and habitat characteristics, 2nd edition. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 203; 44 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3528

Merrick RL, Cole TVN. 2007. Evaluation of northern right whale ship strike reduction measures in the Great South Channel. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 202; 12 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3559

Waring GT, Josephson E, Fairfield CP, Maze-Foley K. 2007. U.S. Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico marine mammal stock assessments - 2006. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 201; 378 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3532

Drohan A, Manderson J, Packer DB. 2007. Essential fish habitat source document: black sea bass, Centropristis striata, life history and habitat characteristics (2nd Edition). NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 200; 68 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/4038

Sibunka JD, Johnson DL, Berrien PL. 2006. Distribution and abundance of fish eggs collected during the GLOBEC broad-scale Georges Bank surveys, 1995-1999. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 199; 72 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/4037

Shepherd GR, Packer DB. 2006. Essential fish habitat source document: bluefish, Pomatomus saltatrix, life history and habitat characteristics. 2nd edition. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 198; 89 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/4039

Waring GT, Josephson E, Fairfield CP, Maze-Foley K, Editors. 2006. U.S. Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico Marine Mammal Stock Assessments - 2005. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 194; 352 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3469

Steinback S, Thunberg E. 2006. Northeast regional commercial fishing input-output model. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 188; 64 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/4029

Brodziak JKT. 2005. Essential fish habitat source document: Haddock, Melanogrammus aeglefinus, life history and habitat characteristics, 2nd edition. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 196; 64 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/4036

Gable FJ. 2005. A Large Marine Ecosystem voluntary environmental management system approach to fisheries practices. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 195; 64 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3471

Jacobson LD. 2005. Essential fish habitat source document: Longfin inshore squid, Loligo pealeii, life history and habitat characteristics (2nd edition). NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 193; 42 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/4035

Stevenson D, Scott M (Packer DB, editor). 2005. Essential fish habitat source document: Atlantic herring, Clupea harengus, life history and habitat characteristics, 2nd edition. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 192; 84 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/4034

Hendrickson L, Holmes E. 2004. Essential fish habitat source document: Northern shortfin squid, Illex illecebrosus, life history and habitat characteristics, 2nd edition. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 191; 36 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/4033

Lough RG. 2004. Essential fish habitat source document: Atlantic cod, Gadus morhua, life history and habitat characteristics, 2nd edition. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 190; 94 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/4032

Hart D, Chute A. 2004. Essential fish habitat source document: Sea scallop, Placopecten magellanicus, life history and habitat characteristics (2nd edition). NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 189; 21 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/4031

Johnson DL. 2004. Essential fish habitat source document: American plaice, Hippoglossoides platessoides, life history and habitat characteristics, 2nd edition. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 187; 83 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/4041

Lock M, Packer DB. 2004. Essential fish habitat source document: Silver hake, Merluccius bilinearis, life history and habitat. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 186; 68 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/4030

Gibson JA. 2004. Revised and updated edition of F. Bruce Sanford's 1957 "Planning Your Scientific Research Paper". NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 185; 36 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3581

Gable FJ. 2004. A large marine ecosystem approach to fisheries management and sustainability: linkages and concepts towards best practices. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 184; 84 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3393

Sherman K, Celone P, Adams S. 2004. NOAA Fisheries Service's Large Marine Ecosystems Program: Status Report. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 183; 21 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3482

Waring GT, Pace RM, Quintal JM, Fairfield CP, Maze-Foley K, Editors. 2004. U.S. Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico marine mammal stock assessments - 2003. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 182; 287 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3379

Stevenson D, Chiarella L, Stephan D, Reid RN, Wilhelm K, McCarthy J, Pentony M. 2004. Characterization of fishing practices and the marine ecosystem in the Northeast U.S. and an evaluation of the potential effects of fishing on essential fish habitat. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 181; 179 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3481

Mercaldo-Allen R, Dawson MA, Kuropat CA, Kapareiko D. 2003. Variability in blood chemistry of yellowtail flounder, Limanda ferruginea, with regard to sex, season, and geographic location. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 180; 20 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3373

Packer DB, Zetlin CA, Vitaliano JJ. 2003. Essential fish habitat source document: Winter skate, Leucoraja ocellata, life history and habitat characteristics. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 179; 57 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3337

Packer DB, Zetlin CA, Vitaliano JJ. 2003. Essential fish habitat source document. Thorny skate, Amblyraja radiata, life history and habitat characteristics. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 178; 39 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3335

Packer DB, Zetlin CA, Vitaliano JJ. 2003. Essential fish habitat source document. Smooth skate, Malacoraja senta, life history and habitat characteristics. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 177; 26 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3339

Packer DB, Zetlin CA, Vitaliano JJ. 2003. Essential fish habitat source document: Rosette skate, Leucoraja garmani virginica, life history and habitat characteristics. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 176; 17 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3338

Packer DB, Zetlin CA, Vitaliano JJ. 2003. Essential fish habitat source document. Little skate, Leucoraja erinacea, life history and habitat characteristics. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 175; 66 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3334

Packer DB, Zetlin CA, Vitaliano JJ. 2003. Essential fish habitat source document. Clearnose skate, Raja eglanteria, life history and habitat characteristics. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 174; 50 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3326

Packer DB, Zetlin CA, Vitaliano JJ. 2003. Essential fish habitat source document. Barndoor skate, Dipturus laevis, life history and habitat characteristics. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 173; 23 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3329

Jossi JW, Benway RL. 2003. Variability of temperature and salinity in the Middle Atlantic Bight and Gulf of Maine based on data collected as part of the MARMAP Ships of Opportunity Program, 1978-2001. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 172; 92 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3359

Wigley SE, McBride HJ, McHugh NJ. 2003. Length-weight relationships for 74 fish species collected during NEFSC research vessel bottom trawl surveys, 1992-99. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 171; 26 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3346

Schlitz R. 2003. Interaction of shelf water with warm-core rings, focusing on the kinematics and statistics of shelf water entrained within streamers. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 170; 35 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3388

Waring GT, Quintal JM, Fairfield CP. 2002. U.S. Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico marine mammal stock assessments - 2002. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 169; 318 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3325

Waring GT, Quintal JM, Swartz SL, editors. 2001. U.S. Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico marine mammal stock assessments - 2001. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 168; 307 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3232

Packer DB, editor. 2001. Assessment and characterization of salt marshes in the Arthur Kill (New York and New Jersey) replanted after a severe oil spill. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 167; 218 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3374

Michaels WL, editor. 2001. Report on the third Northwest Atlantic Herrring Acoustic Workshop, University of Maine Darling Marine Center, Walpole, Maine, March 13-14, 2001. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 166; 18 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3303

Salz RJ, Loomis DK, Ross MR, Steinback S. 2001. A baseline socioeconomic study of Massachusetts' marine recreational fisheries. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 165; 129 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3265

Olson J, Clay P. 2001. An overview of the social and economic survey administered during Round II of the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Disaster Assistance Program. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 164; 69 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3238

Steimle FW, Zetlin CA, Chang S. 2001. Essential fish habitat source document. Red deepsea crab, Chaceon (Geryon) quinquedens, life history and habitat characteristics. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 163; 27 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3162

Waring GT, Quintal JM, Swartz SL, editors. 2000. U.S. Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico marine mammal stock assessments - 2000. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 162; 303 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3165

Steimle FW, Pikanowski RA, McMillan DG, Zetlin CA, Wilk SJ. 2000. Demersal fish and American lobster diets in the lower Hudson-Raritan estuary. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 161; 106 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3236

Walden JB, Kirkley JE. 2000. Measuring technical efficiency and capacity in fisheries by data envelopment analysis using the General Algebraic Modeling System (GAMS): A workbook. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 160; 15 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3176/

Link JS, Almeida FP. 2000. An overview and history of the Food Web Dynamics Program of the Northeast Fisheries Science Center, Woods Hole, Massachusetts. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 159; 60 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3164

Sutinen JG, editor Clay P, Dyer CL, Edwards SF, Gates J, Grigalunas TA, Hennessey T, Juda L, Kitts AW, Logan PN, Poggie JJ Jr, Pollard Rountree B, Steinback SR, Thunberg EM, Upton HF, Walden JB. 2000. A framework for monitoring and assessing socioeconomics and governance of large marine ecosystems. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 158; 32 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3175

Deshpande AD, Draxler AFJ, Zdanowicz VS, Schrock ME, Paulson AJ, Finneran TW, Sharack BL, Corbo K, Arlen L, Leimburg E, Dockum BW, Pikanowski RA, May B, Rosman L. 2000. Contaminant levels in muscle of four species of recreational fish from the New York Bight Apex. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 157; 99 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3186

Bolz GR, Monaghan JP Jr, Lang KL, Gregory RW, Burnett JM. 2000. Proceedings of the Summer Flounder Aging Workshop, 1-2 February 1999, Woods Hole, Massachusetts. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 156; 15 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3147

Bowman RE, Stillwell CE, Michaels WM, Grosslein MD. 2000. Food of northwest Atlantic fishes and two common species of squid. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 155; 138 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3140

Merrick RL. 1999. Report of the Joint Scientific Review Group Workshop, April 13-14, 1999, Seattle, Washington. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 154; 22 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3115

Waring GT, Palka DL, Clapham PJ, Swartz SL, Rossman MC, Cole TVN, Hansen LJ, Bisack KD, Mullin KD, Wells RS, Odell DK, Barros NB. 1999. U.S. Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico marine mammal stock assessments - 1999. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 153; 196 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3182

Steimle FW, Zetlin CA, Berrien PL, Johnson DL, Chang S. 1999. Essential fish habitat source document. Tilefish, Lopholatilus chamaeleonticeps, life history and habitat characteristics. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 152; 30 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3150

Packer DB, Griesbach SJ, Berrien PL, Zetlin CA, Johnson DL, Morse WW. 1999. Essential fish habitat source document. Summer flounder, Paralichthys dentatus, life history and habitat characteristics. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 151; 88 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3149

McMillan DG, Morse WW. 1999. Essential fish habitat source document. Spiny dogfish, Squalus acanthias, life history and habitat characteristics. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 150; 19 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3155

Steimle FW, Zetlin CA, Berrien PL, Johnson DL, Chang S. 1999. Essential fish habitat source document. Scup, Stenotomus chrysops, life history and habitat characteristics. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 149; 39 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3154

Cargnelli LM, Griesbach SJ, Packer DB, Weissberger E. 1999. Essential fish habitat source document. Ocean quahog, Arctica islandica, life history and habitat characteristics. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 148; 12 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3153

Cargnelli LM, Griesbach SJ, Zetlin CA. 1999. Essential fish habitat source document. Northern shortfin squid, Illex illecebrosus, life history and habitat characteristics. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 147; 21 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3152

Cargnelli LM, Griesbach SJ, McBride C, Zetlin CA, Morse WW. 1999. Essential fish habitat source document. Longfin inshore squid, Loligo pealeii, life history and habitat characteristics. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 146; 27 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3151

Cross J, Zetlin CA, Berrien PL, Johnson DL, McBride C. 1999. Essential fish habitat source document. Butterfish, Peprilus triacanthus, life history and habitat characteristics. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 145; 42 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3146

Fahay MP, Berrien PL, Johnson DL, Morse WW. 1999. Essential fish habitat source document: Bluefish, Pomatomus saltatrix, life history and habitat characteristics. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 144; 68 p. Online at: https://doi.org/10.25923/6r3h-gc97

Steimle FW, Zetlin CA, Berrien PL, Chang S. 1999. Essential fish habitat source document. Black sea bass, Centropristis striata, life history and habitat characteristics. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 143; 42 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3145

Cargnelli LM, Griesbach SJ, Packer DB, Weissberger E. 1999. Essential fish habitat source document. Atlantic surfclam, Spisula solidissima, life history and habitat characteristics. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 142; 13 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3144

Studholme AL, Packer DB, Berrien PL, Johnson DL, Zetlin CA, Morse WW. 1999. Essential fish habitat source document. Atlantic mackerel, Scomber scombrus, life history and habitat characteristics. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 141; 35 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3138

Johnson DL, Morse WW, Berrien PL, Vitaliano JJ. 1999. Essential fish habitat source document. Yellowtail flounder, Limanda ferruginea, life history and habitat characteristics. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 140; 29 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3137

Cargnelli LM, Griesbach SJ, Packer DB, Berrien PL, Morse WW, Johnson DL. 1999. Essential fish habitat source document. Witch flounder, Glyptocephalus cynoglossus, life history and habitat characteristics. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 139; 29 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3136

Pereira JJ, Goldberg R, Ziskowski JJ, Berrien PL, Morse WW, Johnson DL. 1999. Essential fish habitat source document. Winter flounder, Pseudopleuronectes americanus, life history and habitat characteristics. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 138; 39 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3135

Chang S, Berrien PL, Johnson DL, Morse WW. 1999. Essential fish habitat source document. Windowpane, Scophthalmus aquosus, life history and habitat characteristics. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 137; 32 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3127

Chang S, Morse WW, Berrien PL. 1999. Essential fish habitat source document. White hake, Urophycis tenuis life history and habitat characteristics. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 136; 23 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3126

Morse WW, Johnson DL, Berrien PL, Wilk SJ. 1999. Essential fish habitat source document. Silver hake, Merluccius bilinearis, life history and habitat characteristics. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 135; 42 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3125

Packer DB, Cargnelli LM, Griesbach SJ, Shumway SE. 1999. Essential fish habitat source document. Sea scallop, Placopecten magellanicus, life history and habitat characteristics. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 134; 21 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3124

Steimle FW, Morse WW, Berrien PL, Johnson DL. 1999. Essential fish habitat source document. Red hake, Urophycis chuss, life history and habitat characteristics. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 133; 34 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3119

Pikanowski RA, Morse WW, Berrien PL, Johnson DL, McMillan DG. 1999. Essential fish habitat source document. Redfish, Sebastes spp., life history and habitat characteristics. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 132; 19 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3118

Cargnelli LM, Griesbach SJ, Packer DB, Berrien PL, Johnson DL, Morse WW. 1999. Essential fish habitat source document. Pollock, Pollachius virens, life history and habitat characteristics. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 131; 30 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3117

Chang S, Berrien PL, Johnson DL, Zetlin CA. 1999. Essential fish habitat source document. Offshore hake, Merluccius albidus, life history and habitat characteristics. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 130; 24 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3116

Steimle FW, Morse WW, Berrien PL, Johnson DL, Zetlin CA. 1999. Essential fish habitat source document. Ocean pout, Macrozoarces americanus, life history and habitat characteristics. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 129; 26 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3103

Cargnelli LM, Griesbach SJ, Berrien PL, Morse WW, Johnson DL. 1999. Essential fish habitat source document. Haddock, Melanogrammus aeglefinus, life history and habitat characteristics. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 128; 31 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3102

Steimle FW, Morse WW, Johnson DL. 1999. Essential fish habitat source document. Goosefish, Lophius americanus, life history and habitat characteristics. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 127; 31 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3104

Reid RN, Cargnelli LM, Griesbach SJ, Packer DB, Johnson DL, Zetlin CA, Morse WW, Berrien PL. 1999. Essential fish habitat source document. Atlantic herring, Clupea harengus, life history and habitat characteristics. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 126; 48 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3101

Cargnelli LM, Griesbach SJ, Morse WW. 1999. Essential fish habitat source document. Atlantic halibut, Hippoglossus hippoglossus, life history and habitat characteristics. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 125; 17 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3100

Fahay MP, Berrien PL, Johnson DL, Morse WW. 1999. Essential fish habitat source document. Atlantic cod, Gadus morhua, life history and habitat characteristics. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 124; 41 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3099

Johnson DL, Berrien PL, Morse WW, Vitaliano JJ. 1999. Essential fish habitat source document. American plaice, Hippoglossoides platessoides, life history and habitat characteristics. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 123; 31 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3098

Reid RN, Almeida FP, Zetlin CA. 1999. Essential fish habitat source document. Fishery-independent surveys, data sources, and methods. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 122; 39 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3097

Everly AW, Boreman J. 1999. Habitat use and requirements of important fish species inhabiting the Hudson River estuary: availability of information. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 121; 75 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3235

Quintal JM, Smith TD. 1999. Marine Mammal Research Program of the Northeast Fisheries Science Center during 1990-95. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 120; 28 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3087

Kitts AW, Steinback S. 1999. Data needs for economic analysis of fishery management regulations. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 119; 48 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3082

Steimle FW, Shaheen PA. 1999. Tautog (Tautoga onitis) life history and habitat requirements. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 118; 23 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3075

Abend AG, Smith TD. 1999. Review of distribution of the long-finned pilot whale (Globicephala melas) in the North Atlantic and Mediterranean. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 117; 22 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3074

Waring GT, Palka DL, Clapham PJ, Swartz SL, Rossman MC, Cole TVN, Bisack KD, Hansen LJ. 1999. U.S. Atlantic marine mammal stock assessments - 1998. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 116; 182 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3064

Clark SH, editor. 1998. Status of fishery resources off the northeastern United States for 1998. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 115; 149 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3086

Waring GT, Palka DL, Mullin KD, Hain JHW, Hansen LJ, Bisack KD. 1997. U.S. Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico marine mammal stock assessments - 1996. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 114; 250 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3016

Pollard Rountree B. 1997. Individual vessel behavior in the northeast otter trawl fleet during 1982-92. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 113; 50 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3080

Gautam AB, Kitts AW. 1996. Data description and statistical summary of the 1983-92 cost-earnings data base for northeast U.S. commercial fishing vessels: a guide to understanding and use of the data base. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 112; 21 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3004

Gerrior P, Serchuk FM, Mays KC, Kenney JF, Colosi PD. 1996. Review and evaluation of the 1994 experimental fishery in closed Area II on Georges Bank. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 111; 52 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3023

Kohler NE, Casey JG, Turner PA. 1996. Length-length and length-weight relationships for 13 shark species from the western north Atlantic. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 110; 22 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/2990

Castro CA, Soares SJ, Editors. 1996. Proceedings of the Symposium on the Potential for Development of Aquaculture in Massachusetts, 15-17 February 1995, Chatham/Edgartown/Dartmouth, Massachusetts. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 109; 26 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/2988

Conservation & Utilization Division, Northeast Fisheries Science Center. 1995. Status of the fishery eesources off the northeastern United States for 1994. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 108; 140 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3459

Rosenfield A, Kern FG, Keller BJ, compilers and editors. 1994. Invertebrate Neoplasia: Initiation and Promotion Mechanisms -- Proceedings of an International Workshop, 23 June 1992, Washington, DC. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 107; 31 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3196

Langton RW, Pearce JB, Gibson JA, Editors. 1994. Selected living resources, habitat conditions, and human perturbations of the Gulf of Maine: Environmental and ecological considerations for fishery manangement. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 106; 70 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/6213

Mercaldo-Allen R, Kuropat CA. 1994. Review of American lobster (Homarus americanus) habitat requirements and responses to contaminant exposures. NOAA Tech Memo NMFS NE. 105; 52 p. Online at: https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/6222