AIS, Inc.

General

• Collect and record data and biological samples at sea for NMFS Northeast Fisheries Science Center
• Work aboard commercial fishing vessels operating from ports throughout New England and the Mid-Atlantic
• Record detailed information on vessel gear and fishing activity
• Collect data on fish catch, discard, and incidental takes including marine mammals, seabirds, and marine turtles
• Work on vessels ranging from 20 to 100 feet during trips of approximately 1 to 14 days
• Assess trawl, gillnet, longline, and handline gear types
• Collect data on fishing programs, economics, catch data, and fishing efficiency
• Document stock information to support environmental protection and fishery sustainability
• Follow sampling protocols and identify fish, marine mammals, and sea turtles
• Work on deck and perform duties during odd hours and long days in rough seas

Marine Biologist – ASM

• Work at sea aboard commercial fishing vessels collecting and recording data and biological samples for NMFS Northeast Fisheries Science Center
• Record detailed information on vessel gear and fishing activity
• Collect data on fish catch, discards, and incidental takes involving marine mammals, seabirds, and marine turtles
• Operate on vessels ranging from 20 to 100 feet during trips of approximately 1 to 14 days
• Assess trawl, gillnet, longline, and handline gear types
• Collect data related to fishing programs, economics, catch, and fishing efficiency
• Support quantitative biological, vessel, and gear-selectivity information collection for New England and Mid-Atlantic fisheries
• Attend and complete 3-week in-person training in Falmouth, Massachusetts
• Work on deck and perform sampling and biological identification activities
• Deploy from ports throughout New England and Mid-Atlantic states