Peer-Reviewed Publications

Hansell, A., Becker S, Cadrin, S., Lauretta, M., Walter, J., Kerr, L. 2022. Spatio-temporal dynamics of bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) in US waters of the northwest Atlantic. Fisheries Research. 255. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fishres.2022.106460

KE Mills, A Kemberling, LA Kerr, SM Lucey, RS McBride, JA Nye. 2024. Multispecies population-scale emergence of climate change signals in an ocean warming hotspot. ICES Journal of Marine Science 81 (2), 375-389

Kerr, L., Whitener,Z., Becker, S., Goethel, D., Zemeckis, Sherwood, G., Kovach, A.I., Cadrin, S.X. 2024. Stock identification of sympatric Atlantic cod populations in the Gulf of Maine and mixed stock fishery analysis using otolith-based techniques. Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Science. https://doi.org/10.1139/cjfas-2023-0159

Kerr, L.A., Barajas,. M., Weidenmann, J. 2022. Coherence and potential drivers of stock assessment uncertainty in Northeast US groundfish stocks. ICES Journal of Marine Science, 79(8): 2217-2230. https://doi.org/10.1093/icesjms/fsac140

Koob, E.R.,Kerr, L.A., Mandelman, J.W., Armstrong, M.P. 2023. Using otolith microchemistry to determine natal origin of Black Sea Bass off the coast of Maine. North American Journal of Fisheries Management. https://doi.org/10.1002/nafm.10927

Lankowicz, K., Grabowski, J., Sherwood, G., Kerr, L. In Press. Spatial density and habitat associations of Atlantic Cod on the Northeastern US Continental Shelf. Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Science.

Mason, J., S.J. Weisberg, J.L. Morano,R.J. Bell…L.A. Kerr…2023. Linking knowledge and action for climate-ready fisheries: Emerging best practices across the US. Marine Policy.  155: 105758. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpol.2023.105758

Mazur, M., Jesse, J., Cadrin, S.X., Truesdell, S.B., Kerr, L. 2023.  Consequences of ignoring climate impacts on New England groundfish stock assessment and management. Fisheries Research. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fishres.2023.106652

Mills, K.E., Kemberling, A., Kerr, L.A., Lucey, S.M., McBride, R.S., Nye, J.A.,.Pershing, A., Barajas, M., Lovas, C.S. 2024 Multispecies population-scale emergence of climate change signals in an ocean warming hotspot. ICES Journal of Marine Science 81 (2), 375-389. https://doi.org/10.1093/icesjms/fsad208

Tokunaga, K., Kerr, L., Pershing, A. 2023. Implications of Fisheries Allocation Policy on Anticipated Climate Change Impacts. Accepted in Marine Policy.  Marine Policy 148 105402 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpol.2022.105402

Trueman, C. N., Artetxe-Arrate, I., Kerr, L., Meijers, A., Rooker, J.… 2023. Thermal sensitivity of field metabolic rate predicts differential futures for bluefin tuna juveniles across the Atlantic Ocean. Nature Communications. 14, 7379. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-023-41930-2

Whitehead, J.C., E.L. Mecray, E.D. Lane, L. Kerr, ….2023: Ch. 21. Northeast. In: Fifth National Climate Assessment. Crimmins, A.R., C.W. Avery, D.R. Easterling, K.E. Kunkel, B.C. Stewart, and T.K. Maycock, Eds. U.S. Global Change Research Program, Washington, DC, USA. https://doi.org/10.7930/NCA5.2023.CH21

Zipp, K., Kerr, L. Lauretta, M. Golet, W. 2025. The complexities of stock assignment using otolith stable isotope chemistry in Atlantic bluefin tuna, Thunnus thynnus, in the Gulf of Maine, a Mixing Hotspot. Marine and Coastal Fisheries. 17(4): DOI:10.1093/mcfafs/vtaf013

Book Chapters

Kerr, L.A., Cadrin, S.E. 2025. Biology and Ecology of Cod in U.S. Waters. Biology and ecology of Atlantic cod (Editors: N.Kulatska, D.Howell, P.Wright, I.G.Jónsdóttir). CRC Press. 

Technical Reports

Kerr, L., Jesse, J., Cadrin, S. 2025. Defining Biological Reference Points in a Dynamic Northeast U.S. Marine Environment. Workshop Report (New Bedford, MA January 2023).

Carrano,C., Lankowicz, K., Cadrin, S.X., Kerr, L. 2025. Alternate Approaches to Accounting For Environmental Impacts in the Stock Assessment of Western Atlantic Bluefin Tuna. ICCAT SCRS/2025/071.

Behan, J., Reardon, K., Hadgdon, C., Kerr, L. 2025. Characterizing Atlantic Cod Discards in the Maine Lobster Fishery for use in Stock Assessment. Technical Report to the Scientific and Statistical Committee Subpanel Peer Review Panel. April 11, 2025.

Brothers, R., Kerr. L., Jesse, J., Cadrin, S., Chen., Y., Perretti, C. 2024. Comparing Candidate Spatial Management Unit Structures for U.S. Atlantic Cod: Preliminary Demonstrations. Technical Report to the NEFMC. March 2024.

SIMWG report ICES. 2024. Report of the Stock Identification Methods Working Group (SIMWG). ICES Scientific Reports.

Behan, J. Kerr, L. Reardon, K. Hodgdon, C. Characterizing Atlantic Cod Discards in the Maine Lobster Fishery for use in Stock Assessment. 2024.

2023: Northeast. Fifth National Climate Assessment. U.S. Global Change Research Program, Washington, DC, USA,

Fay, G. Kerr, L., Guyant, M., Jesse, J., Liljestrand, E.  2023. Prototype Management Strategy Evaluation for Georges Bank Ecosystem-Based Fisheries Management.

SIMWG report ICES. 2023. Report of the Stock Identification Methods Working Group (SIMWG). ICES Scientific Reports.

Atlantic Cod Research Track Stock Assessment Report. 2023.

Behan, J.; Tyrell, A., Hart, A., Large, S., Hansell, A., Lankowicz, K., Morse, R., Andruschchenko, I., Kerr, L. 2023. TOR1: Ecosystem and Climate Influences Report Chapter for the Atlantic Cod Research Track.

Behan, J., Kerr, L. 2023. Environmental Influences on Atlantic Cod (Gadus morhua) Stock Dynamics. Working Paper 3. Atlantic Cod Research Strack Stock Assessment.

Kerr, L., Behan, J. 2023. Defining Projections and Biological Reference Points for Atlantic Cod in a Changing Ecosystem. Working Paper 20. Atlantic Cod Research Strack Stock Assessment.

Lankowicz, K., Kerr, L., Sherwood, G. 2023. Integrated Survey Indices (VAST). Working Paper 10. Atlantic Cod Research Track Stock Assessment.

Perretti, C., Hart, A., Hansell, A., Cadrin, S., Dean, M., Carrano, c., Kerr, L. 2023. TOR4: Estimate Stock size and Fishing Mortality. Chapter 4. Atlantic Cod Research Track Stock Assessment.

Perretti, C., Cadrin, S., Hart, A., Dean, M., Hansell, A., Kerr, L. 2023. TOR5: Status Determination Criteria. Chapter 5. Atlantic Cod Research Track Stock Assessment.

Brothers, R., Kerr, L., Cadrin, S., Tyrell, A. 2023. Approximation of Natural Mortality Rate of Cod in Four Proposed Stock Areas Using Life History Traits. Working Paper 14. Atlantic Cod Research Track Stock Assessment.

Hart, A., Kerr, L. 2023. Assessment Model Development for the Georges Bank Atlantic Cod Stock. Working Paper 19. Atlantic Cod Research Track Stock Assessment.

Behan, J., Kerr, L. 2023. Striped Bass (Morone saxatilis) Literature Review on Environmental Influences on Stock Dynamics. Technical report. 10pp.

Whitener, Z., Kerr, L. 2023. Ecosystem and Climate Influences on Stock Dynamics of Atlantic Bluefin Tuna (BFT). Technical report. 18pp.

SIMWG report ICES. 2022. Report of the Stock Identification Methods Working Group (SIMWG). ICES Scientific Reports. 2:94. 32 pp.

Cadrin, S., Carrano, C. , Maguire, J.-J., Kerr, L., Walter, J., Rouyer, T.,  2022. Data and initial model set-up for the 2022 ASAP stock assessment of the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean bluefin tuna. SCRS/2022/070″

Carrano, C. , Maguire, J.-J., Kerr, L., Walter, J., Lauretta, M., Rouyer, T., Cadrin, S. X. 2022. 2022 ASAP Stock Assessment of the Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean Bluefin tuna. SCRS/2022/125.

NOAA. 2022. Report of the American Plaice Research Track Working Group.

Behan, J., Kerr, L., Hart, A., Hansell, A. , Paklovitch, T., Cadrin, S. 2022. Ecosystem profile of American plaice. Working Paper 14. American Plaice Research Track Stock Assessment.

Behan, J., Kerr, L. 2022. Environmental Influences on American Plaice Stock Dynamics. Working paper 16. American Plaice Research Track Stock Assessment.

Hansell, A. , Alade, L., Allyn, A., Brewster, L., Cadrin, S, Kerr, L. 2022. Spatio-temporal dynamics of American plaice (Hippoglossoides platessoides) in US waters of the northwest Atlantic. Working Paper 12. American Plaice Research Track Stock Assessment.

Hart, A. , Kerr, L., Miller, T. 2022. A state-space assessment of American plaice using the Woods Hole Assessment Model (WHAM). Working Paper 18. American Plaice Research Track Stock Assessment.

Online Tools

Northeast Climate Integrated Modeling Initiative (NCLIM) Website
Monitoring Ecosystem Change to Support Fisheries Decision Making in Maine’s Coastal Waters web application
Understanding climate impacts on the Maine coastal fish and invertebrate community through synthesis of the Maine-New Hampshire Inshore Trawl Survey
Evaluation of Alternative Harvest Control Rules for New England Groundfish
I-FISH: Interactive Fisheries Stock Assessment Hub