2001 annual summary large pelagic species

Andy Bertolino, Jean Cramer, and Amy L. Paine. "March 2003." "Contribution SFD/2003-0003 from the Southeast Fisheries Science Center, Miami Laboratory, Sustainable Fisheries Division"--Page ii. "This is the twelfth annual summary of large pelagic species. The primary purpose of this report is to summarize data and activities related to the mandatory large pelagics logbook and observer programs. This summary serves as a vehicle for dissemination of information to those directly involved in the fishery. In addition to updating catch, effort, catch per unit effort (CPUE), and location information, and detailing revisions to logbook reporting in 2003, this year's report includes sections pertaining to swordfish, yellowfin, bigeye and albacore stock status, bycatch, time area closures, mandatory dealer reporting, the longline observer program, and other related studies"--Page 1, paragraph 1. System requirements: Adobe Acrobat reader. Includes bibliographical references (page 21). 2005 NMFS (National Marine Fisheries Service) SEFSC (Southeast Fisheries Science Center) Library Public Domain 1863