The New England Aquarium and INSPIRE Environmental are conducting research on the movements of highly migratory fish species (sharks, tunas, and marlins) in the southern New England wind energy area. Part of this research requires acoustic receivers to be placed on the seafloor in the locations shown as colored circles in the charts below.  Receivers have no surface buoys and are connected to a mooring system weighing approximately 75 pounds that extends 2 to 3 meters (6 to 9 feet) off the seafloor, as shown in the below photo.  Receivers have been placed near obstructions to the greatest extent practicable to reduce the risk of interaction with mobile fishing gear. The 10 acoustic receivers in Lease Area OCS-A 0522 will be deployed on May 21st , 2024 by the F/V ROCK & ROLL. Once all acoustic receivers are deployed, they will remain in these locations until December 15, 2024. The TORO and UNNAMED VESSEL (SEA LION 27 TE) will be tagging highly migratory fish species while acoustic receivers are deployed.

F/V ROCK & ROLL

Flag: USA

Length: 43'

MMSI: 338308973