Fisheries observer program manual 2010 Northeast Fisheries Observer Program

"The purpose of this guide is to provide NEFSC fisheries observers, as well as end users of NEFSC Observer Program data, with a detailed description of each data field collected. In addition to this manual, the NEFSC Fisheries Observer Program Biological Sampling Manual provides summaries and tables intended to enable observers to quickly determine the correct biological sampling protocols and methods while at sea. The NEFSC Fisheries Observer Program Training Manual is a textbook for observer trainees as well as a reference for experienced observers containing in-depth instructions on procedures and protocols relating to biological data collection as well as other aspects of the job, such as safety at sea"--Intro. 2010 NMFS (National Marine Fisheries Service) Library Public Domain 1862