Scientific Observer Sampling Manual ... - Kimdietrich.com

9.1 Learning objectives ................................................................................... 9-38
9.2 Introduction ............................................................................................... 9-38
9.3 List of Priorities ......................................................................................... 9-38
9.4 Gear Description ....................................................................................... 9-38
9.5 Fishing Description ................................................................................... 9-41
9.6 Forms/Instructions ..................................................................................... 9-42
9.6.1 Gear Description Form – Pelagic Longline ....................................................9-42
9.6.2 Set and Haul Information Form ......................................................................9-46
9.6.3 Catch Composition Sampling .........................................................................9-53
9.7 Catch Composition and Biological Data ................................................... 9-57
10 Purse Seine – Large Pelagics ........................................................................................10-1
10.1 Learning objectives ................................................................................ 10-1
10.2 Introduction ........................................................................................... 10-1
10.3 List of Priorities ..................................................................................... 10-1
10.4 Gear Description .................................................................................... 10-2
10.5 Fishing Description ................................................................................ 10-4
10.6 Forms/Instructions ................................................................................. 10-5
10.6.1 Gear Description Form ...................................................................................10-5
10.6.2 Daily Activity Log ..........................................................................................10-9
10.6.3 Floating Object Record .................................................................................10-17
10.6.4 Set Information & Catch Composition Form ...............................................10-23
10.7 Total Catch Estimation ........................................................................ 10-28
10.8 Catch Composition Sampling .............................................................. 10-28
10.9 Biological Data .................................................................................... 10-29
11 Biological Data & Specimen Collection .......................................................................11-1
11.1 Learning objectives ................................................................................ 11-1
11.2 Introduction ........................................................................................... 11-1
11.3 List of Priorities ..................................................................................... 11-1
11.4 Length Measurements ............................................................................ 11-1
11.4.1 Fish (bony & cartilaginous) ............................................................................11-2
11.4.2 Invertebrates ..................................................................................................11-12
11.5 Additional Collections ......................................................................... 11-16
11.5.1 Collection of whole fish / invertebrates ........................................................11-16
11.5.2 Tagged Animals ............................................................................................11-17
11.6 Species Identification .......................................................................... 11-19
11.7 Fish and Invertebrate Forms/Instructions ............................................ 11-21
11.7.1 Fish / Invertebrate Length Frequencies .........................................................11-21
11.7.2 Specimen Collection .....................................................................................11-23
11.7.3 Tag Encounter and Recovery ........................................................................11-25
11.7.4 Species Identification forms .........................................................................11-27
12 Marine Mammals, Sea Turtles & Seabirds – Catch, Sightings & Interactions .............12-1
12.1 Learning objectives ................................................................................ 12-1
12.2 Introduction ........................................................................................... 12-1
12.3 List of Priorities ..................................................................................... 12-1
12.3.1 Marine Mammals ............................................................................................12-1
12.3.2 Sea Turtles ......................................................................................................12-1
12.3.3 Seabirds ...........................................................................................................12-6
12.4 Forms/Instructions ................................................................................. 12-6
12.4.1 Marine Mammal and Turtle Sighting and Interaction Form ...........................12-6
iv