Bluefin Data

04/07/2026

We’re on a mission to make data collection simple, accurate, and stress‑free.

If VESL has helped you collect and submit data more efficiently, we’d appreciate you taking a moment to leave a rating and/or review. Your feedback helps us continue improving VESL and the tools that support your work.

Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/vesl/id1540687104
Google Play Store:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bluefindata.vesl

Thank you for contributing to VESL!

02/03/2025

Beginning Feb 3rd, 2025, VESL will begin showing Highly Migratory Species (HMS) required fields for any trip that reports catching HMS species. This change makes VESL approved for use for SEFHIER and HMS Programs. Only one logbook submission for a trip is required to comply with both programs.

The application will prompt the user to answer the HMS required questions when appropriate. The required fields will depend on species and disposition, and could include tag number, weight, grade, length, quality, tournament attended, hook and fight time, gear and bait used.

Electronic reporting by federal for-hire vessels in the South Atlantic/Atlantic

05/10/2023

Happy National Shrimp Day!
What's your favorite way to enjoy shrimp?

Celebrate the taste of the sea! Indulge in delicious shrimp dishes, discover new recipes, and gather with friends and family.

12/14/2022

We're proud to be selected as one of the recipients awarded a grant for technology innovation in fisheries!

📢 New set of grants awarded for technology innovation in fisheries!

NFWF, NOAA Fisheries Service and Shell USA announced $3.7 million in grants to support the implementation of electronic technology data collection and modernization of data management systems for fisheries in U.S. waters.

Read more 👉 https://loom.ly/9BXxfno

Congrats to Aleutians East Borough, Alaska, Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, Bluefin Data, Virginia Institute of Marine Science, Alaska Trollers Association, Gulf of Maine Research Institute, and more on your grant awards!

📷: Commercial fishing boat in Alaska

10/14/2022

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/fishing-alaska-snow-crab-season-canceled-investigation-climate-change/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=news_tab

An estimated 1 billion crabs have mysteriously disappeared from Alaskan waters in two years, officials said.

10/05/2022

Would you try crab whiskey? We're intrigued.

Invasive green crabs are ruining marine ecosystems. Environmentalists and chefs are trying to change that by encouraging people to eat and drink them.

09/16/2022

Great turnout today for our blood drive. Thanks to everyone for participating!

07/19/2022

Impressive catch!

06/22/2022

We enjoy working with other entrepreneurs and community leaders to share knowledge and promote growth.

Great leaders listen to the people who work for them and recognize that each person’s strengths are unique, allowing them to find the best fit for their team. Just because someone isn't a good fit for a specific position doesn't mean they won't excel elsewhere.

Have you had to manage this kind of situation with an employee?

06/06/2022