Standing on the NOAA pier in Newport, Oregon, I overheard an officer say, “They’re looking for volunteers for the hake survey.”
Of course I jumped at the chance to go to sea for the first time. I had no idea what I was getting into!
Read about NOAA Ship Bell M. Shimada.
More information about the pacific whiting (a.k.a. hake) international treaty, stock assessment, and management.
Spindrift 