Research
Center for Large Pelagics Research
Human activities and climate change have impacted large pelagic species such as the tunas, marlins, sharks and sea turtles, yet their highly migratory habits and long lifespan have limited our ability to develop best management strategies. The UNH Large Pelagics Research Center is a center for excellence established through partnership between the University of New Hampshire (UNH) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) through the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). The Center is dedicated to addressing these limitations by developing the scientific information, technology and integrated approaches necessary to support the development of effective ecosystem-based management strategies for large pelagic species in the northwest Atlantic Ocean.