The Commercial Fisheries Research Foundation (CFRF) is a Rhode Island-based non-profit organization dedicated to conducting and supporting collaborative research and education projects that promote sustainable fisheries. Our mission is to generate and communicate better information and effective technologies for the benefit of individuals and businesses dependent on commercial fishing, consumers of seafood, and the public good. We are committed to advancing the understanding of fisheries and their impact on the environment while supporting the livelihoods of those who rely on them.