Marc Vidal (left) and David Walt. Photos by Niles Singer/Harvard Staff Photographer Science & Tech How Harvard scientists built genomics outpost on Gloucester harbor Sy Boles Harvard Staff Writer September 25, 2026 8 min read It started with idea to help beleaguered fishermen. Now marine science lab promotes healthy fisheries, trains local workforce, seeks clues to longevity The year was 2012, and Massachusetts state Rep. Ann-Margaret Ferrante had an idea that might help fishermen in her hometown of Gloucester. The Atlantic cod population had been in decline for decades, partly due to overfishing. Regulation to try to bring about a rebound was in everyone’s best interest, but there were prob...