Training young fishermen in safety and injury prevention
Safety Training and Injury Prevention for the Next Generation of New England Fishermen
This study is all about teaching young people in Maine about safe fishing practices and how to prevent injuries, so they can have successful and healthy careers in the fishing industry.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stonington, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10772894 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on providing safety training and injury prevention education to the next generation of fishermen in New England, particularly in Maine. Through the Eastern Maine Skippers Program, the initiative collaborates with local schools to educate students about sustainable fishing practices and occupational safety. The program aims to reach students in economically disadvantaged areas, ensuring they are well-prepared for careers in the fishing industry while promoting community health and safety. By addressing the unique challenges faced by the fishing community, the project seeks to enhance the overall well-being of future fishermen.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are young individuals, particularly students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds in coastal Maine, who are interested in pursuing careers in the fishing industry.
Not a fit: Individuals not involved in the fishing industry or those outside the targeted geographic areas may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce injuries and improve safety practices among young fishermen, leading to healthier and more sustainable fishing communities.
How similar studies have performed: While this approach is innovative in its focus on young fishermen, similar educational initiatives in occupational safety have shown success in other industries.
Where this research is happening
Stonington, United States
- Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries — Stonington, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dayton, Alexa — Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries
- Study coordinator: Dayton, Alexa
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.