l was onboard FV Tenacious II for three research trips during the Gulf of Maine Bottom Longline Survey this fall. The trips were a reminder of the duality of field work on small boats: our aim for scientific rigor coexisting with the unpredictable nature of the ocean. This season, which marked a decade of the Cooperative Research program, wasn't simply a collection of fishing trips. It showcased the tenacity of the research team and the captain and crews.