Project

Multi-scale Forecasts and Analyses for the Maine Lobster Fishery

Supporting lobster fishery decision-makers with forward-looking forecasts

The Maine lobster fishery, one of the most valuable fisheries in the United States, is grappling with questions related to how climate change may influence fishery operations and outcomes. Forecasts of stock and fishery conditions at multiple future time scales are relevant for decision-makers in this fishery, and our project supported the delivery of multiple forecasts to key Maine lobster fishery stakeholders.

Project Objectives:

  • Improve existing forecasts of climate impacts on lobster recruitment and landings.
  • Develop products to deliver forecast information to the Maine lobster industry.
  • Promote understanding of informational needs with lobster industry stakeholders and gain input on product design, communication, and use.
  • Sustain the delivery of the forecasts into the future.

Project Team

Project Sponsor and Partner

This project is generously supported by funding from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Fisheries Headquarters Program Office under award NA16NMF4270229.

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