R-24-26-Farr Supporting co-management of river herring: Collaborative research to understand river herring population dynamics

Emily Farr
Manomet

Anadromous (sea-run) river herring play a key role in freshwater and marine ecosystems, are economically and culturally important to Maine’s coastal communities, and support a traditional commercial fishery. To inform management of these important species, fisheries managers rely on data collected by harvesters and communities. This project will support community-driven research to better understand river herring life history dynamics and to document the effort of community stewardship, both of which are critical to informing fisheries management and coastal ecosystem health.

Two-year project, 2024-2026
Sea Grant funds: $193,709