RI Ocean SAMP

OceanSAMP Fisheries Maps
	Fixed Gear Fishing Areas Fishing grounds used by RI commercial fixed gear fishermen. Fixed gear encompasses lobster pots, fish pots, and gill nets.
	Mobile Gear Fishing Areas Fishing grounds used by RI commercial mobile gear fishermen. Mobile gear fisheries include trawling and scallop dredging.

	Recreational Fishing Areas Fishing grounds used by RI recreational fishermen.

	Historic Fishing Intensity Historic trawl fishing grounds within Rhode Island's adjacent state and federal waters. Data are based on maps that were developed in 1972-1973.