State of Massachusetts presents award to NEAq researchers

On June 16, 2016, Massachusetts Secretary for the Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, Matthew Beaton, announced a grant to NEAq researchers for developing and testing ropes of reduced breaking strength that are practical for fishing but can also help reduce whale entanglements. Here is the full story as featured in the Boston Globe: https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2016/06/16/development-whale-friendly-fishing-ropes-gets-boost-from-state/AsybA0iaMQtgdE3JnFc0aK/story.html

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