NORTHEAST FISHERIES OBSERVER PROGRAM

FISHERIES OBSERVER

PROGRAM MANUAL

U.S. Department of Commerce/NOAA

National Marine Fisheries Service

Northeast Fisheries Science Center

Fisheries Sampling Branch

166 Water Street

Woods Hole MA 02543

photo: Observer lengthing Sand Dab Flounders

photo: Humpback Whale

photo: Observer measuring Summer Flounder
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

VESSEL AND TRIP INFORMATION

Vessel & Trip Log Instructions 1

Data Log with Field Numbers 7

Data Log Example 8

Data Log 9

ECONOMIC INFORMATION

Six Month Questions Log Instructions 10

Data Log with Field Numbers 14

Data Log Example 15

Data Log 16

Vessel Owner Economic Survey 17

VESSEL OWNER/CAPTAIN DATA RELEASE

Data Release Policy 19

Data Release Letter 20

Data Release Example Letter 21

COMMON HAUL LOG DATA

Instructions 22

Data Log with Field Numbers 26

Data Log 27

GILLNET FISHERIES

Gillnet Gear Characteristics Log Instructions 28

Data Log with Field Numbers 34

Data Log Example 35

Data Log 36

Gillnet Haul Log Instructions 37

Data Log with Field Numbers 41

Data Log Example 42

Data Log 43

ALTERNATIVE PLATFORM PROGRAM

Protocols 44

TRAWL FISHERIES

Trawl Gear Characteristics Log Instructions 45

Data Log with Field Numbers 51

Data Log Example 52

Data Log 53

Pair Trawl Gear Characteristics Log Instructions 54

Data Log with Field Numbers 62

Data Log Example 63

Data Log 64

Trawl Haul Log Instructions 65

Data Log with Field Numbers 67

Data Log Example 68
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Data Log 69

SCALLOP TRAWL FISHERY

Scallop Trawl Gear Characteristics Log Instructions 70

Data Log with Field Numbers 77

Data Log Example 78

Data Log 79

Scallop Trawl Haul Characteristics Log Instructions 80

Data Log with Field Numbers 83

Data Log Example 84

Data Log 85

Scallop Off-Watch Haul Log Instructions 86

Data Log with Field Numbers 87

Data Log Example 88

Data Log 89

SCALLOP FISHERY

Scallop Dredge Gear Characteristics Log Instructions 90

Data Log with Field Numbers 93

Data Log Example 94

Data Log 95

Scallop Haul Log Instructions 96

Data Log with Field Numbers 98

Data Log Example 99

Data Log 100

Scallop Off-Watch Haul Log Instructions 101

Data Log with Field Numbers 102

Data Log Example 103

Data Log 104

POT AND TRAP FISHERIES

Lobster, Crab and Fish Pot Gear Characteristics Log Instructions 105

Data Log with Field Numbers 108

Data Log Example 109

Data Log 110

Lobster, Crab and Fish Pot Haul Log Instructions 111

Data Log with Field Numbers 114

Data Log Example 115

Data Log 116

PURSE SEINE FISHERIES

Purse Seine Gear Characteristics Log Instructions 117

Data Log with Field Numbers 121

Data Log Example 122

Data Log 123

Purse Seine Set Log Instructions 124

Data Log with Field Numbers 126

Data Log Example 127

Data Log 128
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BEACH SEINE FISHERY

Beach Seine Gear Characteristics Log Instructions 129

Data Log with Field Numbers 136

Data Log Example 137

Data Log 138

Beach Seine Haul Log Instructions 139

Data Log with Field Numbers 142

Data Log Example 143

Data Log 144

PELAGIC DRIFT GILLNET FISHERY

Pelagic Drift Gillnet Gear Characteristics Log Instructions 145

Data Log with Field Numbers 150

Data Log Example 151

Data Log 152

Pelagic Drift Gillnet Haul Log Instructions 153

Data Log with Field Numbers 156

Data Log Example 157

Data Log 158

LONGLINE AND OTHER LINE FISHERIES

Longline Gear Characteristics Log Instructions 159

Data Log with Field Numbers 164

Data Log Example 165

Data Log 166

Longline Haul Log Instructions 167

Data Log with Field Numbers 171

Data Log Example 172

Data Log 173

CLAM/QUAHOG FISHERY

Clam/Quahog Gear Characteristics Log Instructions 174

Data Log with Field Numbers 177

Data Log Example 178

Data Log 179

Clam/Quahog Haul Log Instructions 180

Data Log with Field Numbers 182

Data Log Example 183

Data Log 184

Clam/Quahog Off-Watch Haul Log Instructions 185

Data Log with Field Numbers 186

Data Log Example 187

Data Log 188

INCIDENTAL TAKES

Marine Mammal, Sea Turtle and Sea Bird Incidental Take Log Instructions 189

Data Log with Field Numbers 193

Data Log Example 195

Data Log 197
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MARINE MAMMAL, SEA TURTLE AND DEBRIS SIGHTINGS

Marine Mammal, Sea Turtle and Debris Sighting Log Instructions 199

Data Log with Field Numbers 203

Data Log Example 205

Data Log 207

PHOTOGRAPHS

Photo Log Instructions 209

Data Log with Field Numbers 211

Data Log Example 212

Data Log 213

BIOLOGICAL SAMPLING

FISH

Individual Animal Log Instructions 214

Data Log with Field Numbers 218

Data Log Example 219

Data Log 220

Length Frequency Log Instructions 221

Data Log with Field Numbers 224

Data Log Example 225

Data Log 226

CRUSTACEANS

Crustacean Sample Log Instructions 227

Data Log with Field Numbers 229

Data Log Example 231

Data Log 233

MARINE MAMMALS

Marine Mammal Biological Sample Log Instructions 235

Data Log with Field Numbers 238

Data Log Example 240

Data Log 242

SEA TURTLES

Sea Turtle Biological Sample Log Instructions 244

Data Log with Field Numbers 247

Data Log Example 249

Data Log 251
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APPENDICES

A. Species Names A. 1

B. Fish Disposition Codes A. 12

C. Port Codes A. 14

D. Gear Codes A. 28

E1. Map of Statistical Areas of the Northeast U.S. A. 29

E2. Map of Statistical Areas of the Southeast U.S. A. 30

F. Observer/Trip Identifier Instructions A. 31

G. Page Numbering Instructions A. 32

H. Vessel Equipment Inventory Codes A. 34

I. Time Lost Reason Codes A. 36

J. Gear Condition Codes A. 37

K. Weather Codes A. 39

L. Material Codes A. 40

M. Color Codes A. 42

N. Shape Codes A. 43

O. Bait Codes A. 44

P. Vernier Caliper Instructions A. 45

Q. Conversion Tables A. 47

R. Species List and Corresponding Logs A. 49

S. Dealer List A. 62
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INTRODUCTION

The Northeast Domestic Fisheries Observer Program collects, maintains and distributes data for

scientific and management purposes in the northwest Atlantic Ocean. The Program is a component

of the Northeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC) of the National Marine Fisheries Service

(NMFS). In 2004, NEFOP trained and deployed approximately 100 observers, provided coverage on a

variety of fisheries and completed approximately 8000 sea days.

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.

This manual represents a revision of the data forms, collection procedures, and protocols described

in the 1996 NEFSC Observer Program Manual. All figures contained in this version are from the

1996 edition unless otherwise noted. For documentation of other changes see Documentation of

changes made to the NEFSC Fisheries Observer Program Manual, 2005.
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VESSEL AND TRIP INFORMATION LOG

The following instructions are for recording information regarding a particular vessel and trip. Some

data requirements will require questioning the captain

of the vessel for the information. Do not record assumptions. If the information is unclear, verify the

answers with the captain.

If information is unavailable or unknown to any

question except a “No/Yes” question, record a dash (-)

in the field or check unknown. If the answer to a “No/

Yes” question is unknown, record a “9” on the line next

to the code for “No” to indicate that the field was not

skipped, but the answer is unknown. If a field relates to

a question to which you previously answered “No”,

leave the field blank.

If the vessel returns to the dock after engaging in

fishing activities, does not sell the catch, and then heads

back out to fish, see code 13 in TIME LOST REASON (#40) and NOTE under TRIP COSTS heading.

If the vessel returns to the dock before engaging in

fishing activities, and then heads back out to fish, see

code 11 in TIME LOST REASON (#40), third NOTE

under STEAM TIME (#19), and NOTE under TRIP

COSTS heading.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. OBSERVER/TRIP IDENTIFIER: Record your

three character Observer Identifier combined with the

three character Trip Number and one character Trip

Extension assigned to you for this trip. Use Table 1 to

determine the correct trip extension. Use this Observer/

Trip Identifier on all forms for this trip. For further

instructions and specific examples on completing this

field refer to Appendix F. Observer/Trip Identifier Instructions.

Example: Observer Green, who has been assigned identifier A02, is on her second trip of the calendar year, and it is

a limited fish sampling gillnet trip. The

observer/trip identifier is recorded as

A02002L.

NOTE: If the catch is not unloaded when the

vessel returns to the dock, and the vessel returns to sea, use the same Observer/Trip Identifier. If any of the

catch is unloaded, and the vessel returns to sea, use a new Observer/Trip

Identifier and complete another Vessel and Trip Information Log.

Extension Trip Type

A Aborted (non-gillnet)

C Gillnet, complete fish sampling

D Gillnet, complete fish sampling, aborted

L Gillnet, limited fish sampling

M Gillnet, limited fish sampling, aborted

-- All other

 Table 1.

NOTE: An aborted trip is defined as when the

gear is not used (set, hauled or

washed) regardless of time on the

water.

2. VESSEL NUMBER #1: Record the number

written on the hull of the vessel to which you are

deployed. This number will be either the U.S. Coast

Guard Documentation Number or the state registration number. This number may have up to eight characters. This is not the same as the NMFS or state

fishing permit number.

Examples: USCG Documentation Number -

 1234567.

State Registration Number -

 ME1234A or NC1234AB.

3. VESSEL NAME #1: Record the name of the vessel to which you are deployed. Care should be taken

to record the correct spelling of the vessel’s name.

Example: Jo Jo.

4. EXPECTED TRIP DURATION: Record, in

whole days, the number of days the captain expects to

be away from port on this fishing trip.

NOTE: This question should be asked before

the vessel leaves port.
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5. DATE SAILED: Record the month, day, and

year that the vessel leaves the dock to go fishing.

NOTE: If the vessel leaves the dock to take

ice, fuel, pick up crew, etc., at another

location, record the date it leaves the

first dock. Record code 10 in TIME

LOST REASON (#40). Record the

amount of time that elapses between

leaving the first dock and leaving the

last dock to begin steaming to the fishing grounds in TIME LOST

AMOUNT (#41).

NOTE: For beach seine/beach anchored gillnet

trips, record the date that the dory

leaves the trailer and heads out through

the surf to set the gear.

6. TIME SAILED: Record the local time, using

the 24 hour clock (0000-2359), that the vessel leaves

the dock to go fishing.

NOTE: If the vessel leaves the dock to take

ice, fuel, pick up crew, etc., at another

location, record the time it leaves the

first dock. Record code 10 in TIME

LOST REASON (#40). Record the

amount of time that elapses between

leaving the first dock and leaving the

last dock to begin steaming to the fishing grounds in TIME LOST

AMOUNT (#41).

NOTE: For beach seine/beach anchored gillnet

trips, record the local time that the dory

leaves the trailer and heads out through

the surf to set the gear.

7. TRIP TYPE: Record whether one, or more than

one type of gear is used during this trip by placing an

“X” next to the appropriate one digit code:

1 = Single Gear.

2 = Multiple Gear.

8. VESSEL NUMBER #2: (for pair trawl and

joint venture trips only) Record the number written

on the hull of the vessel with which you are paired, or

with which you are conducting joint venture operations.

See VESSEL NUMBER #1 (#2) for further instructions on recording vessel numbers.

9. VESSEL NAME #2: (for pair trawl and joint

venture trips only) Record the name of the vessel

with which you are paired, or with which you are conducting joint venture operations. Care should be taken

to record the correct spelling of the vessel’s name.

10. CREW SIZE: Record the number of individuals

working on the vessel, including the captain.

NOTE: If there is a change in CREW SIZE

during a dockage mid-trip, record it in

COMMENTS.

11. DATE LANDED: Record the month, day, and

year that the vessel first arrives in port at the completion of your deployment. This is the docking port where

the captain intends to sell the majority of this trip’s catch.

Record this date whether or not the catch is sold.

Example: The vessel returns to a dock on 02/

03/01, with catch, but does not sell any

fish. The observer remains on the vessel back to the fishing grounds. The

vessel returns to the dock on 02/07/01

and arranges to sell it’s catch. DATE

LANDED is 02/07/01.

NOTE: For beach seine/beach anchored gillnet

trips, record the date that the fishing

operations have ended and all fish have

been picked and sorted.

12. TIME LANDED: Record the local time, using

the 24 hour clock (0000-2359), that the vessel first arrives in port at the completion of your deployment. This

is the docking port where the captain intends to sell the

majority of this trip’s catch. Record this time whether

or not the catch is sold.

NOTE: For beach seine/beach anchored gillnet

trips, record the local time that the fishing operations have ended and all fish

have been picked and sorted.

13. HOME PORT: Record the name of the port, including the state, where the vessel is usually tied up

when not fishing. This may be different from the PORT

LANDED (#15) or from the port of registry on the

vessel's stern.

Example: Gloucester, MA.

14. PORT CODE: Leave this field blank.

15. PORT LANDED: Record the name of the port,
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including the state, where the vessel offloads its

catch. This may be different from the HOME PORT

(#13).

NOTE: If the vessel sells its catch at more than

one port, record the port where most

of the catch is sold.

16. PORT CODE: Leave this field blank.

17. DEALER’S NAME: Record the name of the

dealer where the captain sold the majority of the trip’s

catch. If the catch is not sold immediately after arrival

in port, obtain this information from the captain.

NOTE: See Appendix S. Dealer List for a list

of dealer names and the city and state

they are located in.

18. SIX MONTH QUESTIONS ASKED?: Record

whether the six month questions are asked and a Vessel and Trip Log - Six Month Questions Log is completed during this trip by placing an “X” next to the

appropriate code:

0 = No.

1 = Yes.

NOTE: You may not record “Unknown” (9)

for this field. This question must be

answered “Yes” or “No”.

NOTE: A Vessel and Trip Log - Six Month

Questions Log should be completed at

least once every six months. A list

showing the vessel name and a date

which is six months after the date these

six month questions were last asked,

will be mailed to you each month. If

the DATE SAILED for this trip falls

after the date on the list, record “Yes”

(1) and complete a Vessel and Trip

Log - Six Month Questions Log. If

the DATE SAILED for this trip falls

before the date on the list, record “No”

(0) and do not complete a Vessel and

Trip Log - Six Month Questions Log.

Although this system is designed to

reduce redundancy in your data collection, you may ask these questions

more frequently than every six months.

If in doubt, ask the questions.

Refer to the Vessel and Trip Information Log-Six Month Questions section

of the NEFSC Observer Program

Manual for further instructions.

19. STEAM TIME: Record, to the nearest tenth of

an hour, the time that elapses between the vessel leaving the dock to go fishing, and arriving at the location

where the gear is first deployed/hauled.

NOTE: If the vessel reaches the location

where it will begin fishing but does not

deploy/haul the gear because of

weather conditions or because it is

awaiting the other vessel (i.e., on pair

trawl trips), etc., do not include the

time spent waiting to deploy/haul

the gear in steam time.

NOTE: If the vessel leaves its original dock to

take on ice, fuel, etc., at another dock,

do not include the time spent in these

activities as steam time, but as time

lost; see code 10 in TIME LOST,

REASON (#40).

NOTE: If the vessel returns temporarily to port

before deploying the gear and then

heads back out to fish, record the time

spent steaming from the dock, and

steam time back to the dock in TIME

LOST, REASON (#40) and

AMOUNT (#41).

NOTE: If gear being observed is beach seine/

beach anchored gillnet, record a dash.

NOTE: Include in this field any time the vessel spends “looking” for fish before

deploying gear.

Example: Vessel departs from New Bedford at

00:01, and arrives at 18:50 on the fishing grounds where the first set will be

made. The STEAM TIME is 18.8.

20. ICE USED: Record, to the nearest hundredth of

a ton, the estimated amount of ice used during this trip.

Include purchased ice and ice made by the vessel. This

information should be obtained from the captain at the

end of the trip.

21. FUEL USED: Record, in whole gallons, the estimated amount of fuel consumed during this trip. This

information should be obtained from the captain at the

end of the trip.
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TRIP COSTS

NOTE: If the vessel takes on more food, fuel,

ice, water, oil, or bait during a dockage mid-trip (when fish are not

offloaded), add each amount to the

appropriate field’s total for the trip.

NOTE: If no costs are incurred, record a zero

"0" in the appropriate field(s).

22. DAMAGE AND LOSS ESTIMATE: Record,

to the nearest dollar, the captain’s estimate of the cost

of gear and/or equipment lost or damaged during this

trip. Provide a description of the damage or loss in

COMMENTS.

23. SUPPLIES: Record, in dollars and cents, the price

paid for commonly used supplies purchased for this

trip. List the items included in this value in COMMENTS. This information may be obtained from the

captain or a crew member.

Examples: Hooks, twine, gangions, lightsticks,

chains, shackles, knives, gloves, etc.

24. FOOD: Record, to the nearest dollar, the cost to

the crew and captain for food purchased for this trip,

including the observer’s food.

NOTE: Drinking water should be included in

food costs.

25. ICE: Record, in dollars and cents, the price paid

per ton of ice purchased for this trip.

NOTE: If the vessel makes its own ice, or if

no money is paid for ice, record “0”.

26. FUEL: Record, in dollars and cents, the price paid

per gallon for fuel purchased for this trip. This information may be obtained from the captain or owner before the vessel leaves port.

27. WATER: Record, to the nearest dollar, the cost of

fresh water purchased for this trip.

NOTE: If the vessel makes its own fresh water, or if no money is paid for fresh

water, record “0”.

28. OIL: Record, to the nearest dollar, the cost of

lubricating oil purchased for this trip.

29. BAIT: Record, to the nearest dollar, the cost of

bait purchased for this trip.

GEAR INFORMATION

30. PRIMARY GEAR: Indicate the principal gear

used during this trip by recording the most appropriate

gear name possible, as listed in Appendix D. Gear

Codes.

31. GEAR CODE: Leave this field blank.

32. OTHER GEAR(S): Indicate any other fishing

gear onboard the vessel, soaking, used or secured by

recording the most appropriate gear name possible, as

listed in Appendix D. Gear Codes.

33. GEAR CODE(S): Leave this field blank.

34. HAULED/USED: Indicate whether or not the type

of gear(s) listed in PRIMARY GEAR (#30) and

OTHER GEAR(S) (#32) was/were hauled by the vessel during this trip by placing an “X” next to the appropriate code:

0 = No.

1 = Yes.

35. NUMBER ONBOARD: Record the number of

each type of fishing gear onboard the vessel, used or

secured.

Examples: For the following gear types, record

the count in the listed units:

Longline - Number of nautical miles of mainline.

Pots or traps - Number of individual pots or traps.

Gillnets - Number of nets.

Trawl - Number of nets.

Scallop - Number of dredges.

Beach Anchored Gillnet - Number of nets onboard

when dory left trailer to set gear.

NOTE: This field is only completed if the observer was present for set.

36. NUMBER SOAKING: Record the number of

each type of fishing gear the captain has soaking in the

water at the beginning of this trip.

Examples: For the following gear types, record

the count in the listed units:

Longline - Number of nautical miles of mainline.

Pots or traps - Number of individual pots or traps.
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Gillnets - Number of nets.

Beach Anchored Gillnet - Number of nets soaking

prior to observers arrival.

NOTE: This field is only completed if the

observer was not present for set.

37. CAPTAIN’S EXPERIENCE: Record, in whole

years, the number of years the captain has operated a

vessel in this fishery with the type of gear recorded

in PRIMARY GEAR (#30) and OTHER GEAR(S)

(#32).

NOTE: This experience is gear specific, not

gear and target species specific.

Example: Correct: How many years have you

been gillnetting as a captain?

Incorrect: How many years have you

been gillnetting for cod as a captain?

NOTE: If this time is less than six months,

record “0”.

NOTE: If the gear type(s) listed in OTHER

GEAR(S) (#32) was (were) not used

during this trip, record a dash in this

field.

38. TARGET SPECIES: Indicate the principal species, or species group sought with the type of gear recorded in PRIMARY GEAR (#30) and OTHER

GEAR(S) (#32) by recording the most appropriate and

specific species name possible, as listed in Appendix

A. Species Names. This information must be obtained

from the captain, but should be asked before any gear

is set or hauled, and not based on the results of this

trip’s catch.

Examples: Cod.

Mixed Flounder.

Weakfish & Croaker.

NOTE: If the gear type(s) listed in OTHER

GEAR(S) (#32) was (were) not used

during this trip, record a dash in this

field.

39. SPECIES CODE: Leave this field blank.

TIME LOST

40. REASON: Indicate the reason(s) for any amount

of fishing time the vessel loses during this trip while

using the primary gear type, by recording the most

appropriate two digit code as listed below and in

Appendix I. Time Lost Reason Codes:

00 = Unknown.

01 = Gear conflict with another vessel.

02 = Gear damage repair.

03 = Engine repair.

04 = Awaiting arrival of other vessel, i.e.,

pair trawling or offloading.

05 = Coast Guard boarding.

06 = Medical emergency, i.e.,

medical evacuation.

07 = Weather conditions.

08 = Marine mammal interaction.

09 = Gear loss. Include only time spent

trying to retrieve the gear.

10 = Vessel leaves a dock at the start of the trip,

steams to another dock(s) or port(s) to

engage in an activity (i.e., refueling, buying

ice, picking up crew, etc.), and then steams

to the fishing grounds. Record the total

amount of time spent steaming to, and

docked at, the other dock(s).

11 = Vessel returns to a dock after reaching the

location where it will begin fishing, but

before deploying the gear, OR returns to

the dock before reaching the location where

it will begin fishing. Record the total

amount of time spent steaming out,

steaming back to the dock, and at the dock.

12 = Vessel returns to a dock after completing

fishing activities, but no fish are offloaded.

Vessel engages in an activity (i.e.,

refueling, dropping off crew, etc.) and then

steams to the dock where the captain

intends to sell most of the catch. Record

the total amount of time spent at the first

dock, plus the time spent steaming to the

offloading dock.

13 = Vessel returns to a dock after beginning

fishing activities, but no fish are offloaded.

Vessel then returns to the fishing grounds.

Record the total amount of time spent

steaming back to the dock, time spent at

the dock, and the time spent steaming back

to the grounds.

99 = Other, record the time lost reason in

COMMENTS.

41. AMOUNT: Record, to the nearest tenth of an hour,

for each reason recorded above (#40), the total amount
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of fishing time the vessel lost during this trip while using the primary gear type .

NOTE: Do not include projected time lost

from the trip if the vessel returns to

the dock sooner than planned because

of a medical emergency, damaged or

lost gear, etc.

NUMBER OF HAULS

42. TOTAL: Record the total number of hauls during this trip.

43. UNOBSERVED: Record the total number of

hauls not observed during this trip.

NOTE: An unobserved haul is defined as

one where complete discard information from the haul is not collected.

PRIMARY SPECIES LANDED

44. SPECIES NAME: Record the name of the species, as listed in Appendix A. Species Names, which

had the greatest total number of pounds landed (kept

and sold) for this trip.

Examples: Cod.

Winter Skate (Wings).

SCALLOP TRIPS ONLY: CATCH

INFORMATION

45. SOAKED?: Record whether, during the trip, any

scallop meats were soaked in a solution other than

water by placing an “X” next to the appropriate code:

0 = No.

1 = Yes.

46. MIXED?: Record whether, during the trip, any

scallop meats were mixed with larger or smaller scallop meats by placing an “X” next to the appropriate

code:

0 = No.

1 = Yes.

NOTE: "Mixed" refers to the practice of mixing the catch to get a certain meat count

per bag.

48. AVERAGE WEIGHT PER BAG: Record, in

whole pounds, the average weight of a bag of shucked

scallops from this trip. This information may be obtained from the captain or at the dock after the scallop

bags are offloaded and weighed individually.

COMMENTS

Record any additional information regarding the

trip or associated expenditures below. If more room is

needed, use the back of this log, making sure to write

“See Back” on the front of the log. Reference each

comment with its corresponding field name.

47. NUMBER OF BAGS: Record the total number of bags of shucked scallops from this trip.

NOTE: If the scallops from this trip are not

shucked, record a dash (-), and write

“shell stocked” in COMMENTS.
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06/01/04 OBTRP, OBTRG, OBTRS DATE RECEIVED AGE STRUCTURNMFS FISHERIES OBSERVER PROGRAM INCIDENTAL TAVESSEL AND TRIP INFORMATION LOG EDITED BY PROJECT NAMEOBS/TRIP ID VESSEL NUMBER # 1 VESSEL NAME # 1 EXPECTED TRIP DUR DATE SAILED mm/

1 2 3 4 5 

day(s) / /

TRIP TYPE VESSEL NUMBER # 2 VESSEL NAME # 2 CREW SIZE DATE LANDED mm/

7 (Including Captain) 

Single Gear 1 _____ 8 9 10 11 Multiple Gear 2 _____ / /HOME PORT (CITY, STATE) CODE PORT LANDED (CITY, STATE) CODE DEALER'S NAME 6 MONTH QUESTIO

18

13 14 15 16 17 No 0 _____ 

Yes 1 _____ 

ICE USED FUEL USED TRIP COSTS

DAMAGE/LOSS SUPPLIES FOOD ICE (PER TON) FUEL (PER GAL) WATER OIL 

20 21 Unknown _____ Unknown _____ Unknown _____ Unknown _____ Unknown _____ Unknown _____ Unk

. tn gal $ 22 $ 23 . $ 24 $ 25 . $ 26 . $ 27 $ 

GEAR INFORMATION (IN USE & STOWED) 

PRIMARY GEAR CODE USED? # ONBRD # SOAK CAPT EXP (yrs) TARGET SPECIES CODE(S) 

No 0 _34_ 

30 31 Yes 1 _____ 35 36 37 38 39 __

OTHER GEAR 1 CODE USED? # ONBRD # SOAK CAPT EXP (yrs) TARGET SPECIES CODE(S)

No 0 _34_ __

32 33 Yes 1 _____ 35 36 37 38 39

OTHER GEAR 2 CODE USED? # ONBRD # SOAK CAPT EXP (yrs) TARGET SPECIES CODE(S) __

No 0 _34_

32 33 Yes 1 _____ 35 36 37 38 39 __

OTHER GEAR 3 CODE USED? # ONBRD # SOAK CAPT EXP (yrs) TARGET SPECIES CODE(S)

No 0 _34_ __

32 33 Yes 1 _____ 35 36 37 38 39

# TRIP HAULS PRIMARY SPECIES LANDED SCALLOP TRIPS O

SOAKED? MIXED? # OF BA

42 45 46

# UNOBSERVED HAULS No 0 _____ No 0 _____

Yes 1 _____ Yes 1 _____ 47 

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IN-OFFICE

Sea Scallop

06/01/04 OBTRP, OBTRG, OBTRS DATE RECEIVED AGE STRUCTURNMFS FISHERIES OBSERVER PROGRAM INCIDENTAL TAVESSEL AND TRIP INFORMATION LOG EDITED BY PROJECT NAMEOBS/TRIP ID VESSEL NUMBER # 1 VESSEL NAME # 1 EXPECTED TRIP DUR DATE SAILED mm

A74101- 663242 Cormorant 14 01 / 13 / 

day(s)

TRIP TYPE VESSEL NUMBER # 2 VESSEL NAME # 2 CREW SIZE DATE LANDED mm

(Including Captain) 

Single Gear 1 __X__ 6 01 / 26 / Multiple Gear 2 _____HOME PORT (CITY, STATE) CODE PORT LANDED (CITY, STATE) CODE DEALER'S NAME 6 MONTH QUESTIO

Cape May, NJ New Bedford, MA Bedford Fish Shop No 0 _____

Yes 1 __X__ 

ICE USED FUEL USED TRIP COSTS

DAMAGE/LOSS SUPPLIES FOOD ICE (PER TON) FUEL (PER GAL) WATER OIL Unknown _____ Unknown _____ Unknown _____ Unknown _____ Unknown _____ Unknown _____ Unk

25 . 00 tn 6500 gal $ 0 $ 100.00 * $ 1400 $ 45 . 00 $ 1 . 09 $ 0 $ 

GEAR INFORMATION (IN USE & STOWED) 

PRIMARY GEAR CODE USED? # ONBRD # SOAK CAPT EXP (yrs) TARGET SPECIES CODE(S) 

No 0 _____

Scallop Dredge Yes 1 __X__ 2 0 20 Sea Scallop __

OTHER GEAR 1 CODE USED? # ONBRD # SOAK CAPT EXP (yrs) TARGET SPECIES CODE(S)

No 0 __X__ __

Harpoon Yes 1 _____ 1 0

OTHER GEAR 2 CODE USED? # ONBRD # SOAK CAPT EXP (yrs) TARGET SPECIES CODE(S) __

No 0 _____Yes 1 _____ __

OTHER GEAR 3 CODE USED? # ONBRD # SOAK CAPT EXP (yrs) TARGET SPECIES CODE(S)

No 0 _____ __Yes 1 _____

# TRIP HAULS PRIMARY SPECIES LANDED SCALLOP TRIPS O

SOAKED? MIXED? # OF B

273

# UNOBSERVED HAULS No 0 __X__ No 0 __X__

Yes 1 _____ Yes 1 _____ 340 

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COMMENTS* $50.00 was spent on gloves and $50.00 on knives.Time was lost due to bad weather and winch repairs. 

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NMFS FISHERIES OBSERVER PROGRAM INCIDENTAL TVESSEL AND TRIP INFORMATION LOG EDITED BY PROJECT NAOBS/TRIP ID VESSEL NUMBER # 1 VESSEL NAME # 1 EXPECTED TRIP DUR DATE SAILED m

day(s) / 

TRIP TYPE VESSEL NUMBER # 2 VESSEL NAME # 2 CREW SIZE DATE LANDED m

(Including Captain) 

Single Gear 1 _____ Multiple Gear 2 _____ / HOME PORT (CITY, STATE) CODE PORT LANDED (CITY, STATE) CODE DEALER'S NAME 6 MONTH QUEST

No 0 _____Yes 1 _____ 

ICE USED FUEL USED TRIP COSTS

DAMAGE/LOSS SUPPLIES FOOD ICE (PER TON) FUEL (PER GAL) WATER OUnknown _____ Unknown _____ Unknown _____ Unknown _____ Unknown _____ Unknown _____ U

. tn gal $ $ . $ $ . $ . $ $ 

GEAR INFORMATION (IN USE & STOWED) 

PRIMARY GEAR CODE USED? # ONBRD # SOAK CAPT EXP (yrs) TARGET SPECIES CODE(S) 

No 0 _____Yes 1 _____ 

OTHER GEAR 1 CODE USED? # ONBRD # SOAK CAPT EXP (yrs) TARGET SPECIES CODE(S)

No 0 _____ Yes 1 _____

OTHER GEAR 2 CODE USED? # ONBRD # SOAK CAPT EXP (yrs) TARGET SPECIES CODE(S) 

No 0 _____Yes 1 _____ 

OTHER GEAR 3 CODE USED? # ONBRD # SOAK CAPT EXP (yrs) TARGET SPECIES CODE(S)

No 0 _____ Yes 1 _____

# TRIP HAULS PRIMARY SPECIES LANDED SCALLOP TRIPS 

SOAKED? MIXED? # OF 

# UNOBSERVED HAULS No 0 _____ No 0 _____

Yes 1 _____ Yes 1 _____ 

COMMENTS

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Vessel and Trip Information Log - Six Month Questions 12/01/03

VESSEL AND TRIP INFORMATION LOG - SIX MONTH QUESTIONS

The following instructions are for recording economic information regarding a particular vessel. This

will require questioning the captain of the vessel for

the information. Do not record assumptions. If the

information is unclear, verify the answers with the captain.

If the captain is not the owner of the vessel, attempt to get some information from the owner before

the trip. If questions remain at the end of the trip, you

may be able to obtain the information over the phone

after docking.

Information for fields #6-#8 and #15-#26 may not

be available from the captain or owner during the trip

if vessel records are maintained at home/office. If this

is the case, provide captain/owner with the mail-in form

and cover letter. Before giving the form to the captain

or owner, complete the Header Information.

The Vessel and Trip Log - Six Month Questions

Log should be completed at least once every six

months. A list showing the vessel name and a date

which is six months after the date these six month questions were last asked, will be mailed to you each month.

If the DATE SAILED for this trip falls after the date

on the list, record “Yes” (1) and complete a Vessel and

Trip Log - Six Month Questions Log. If the DATE

SAILED for this trip falls before the date on the list,

record “No” (0) and do not complete a Vessel and Trip

Log - Six Month Questions Log. Although this system

is designed to reduce redundancy in your data collection, you may ask these questions more frequently than

every six months. If in doubt, ask the questions.

Do not fill in any of these questions from memory

of a prior trip. The questions should be asked each

time the fields are completed so that any information

that may have changed may be detected. If you know

there has been a change that would be reflected in these

questions, ask all of the six-month questions again, even

if they were asked recently.

If information is unavailable or unknown to any

question except a “No/Yes” question, record a dash (-)

in the field or check unknown. If the answer to a “No/

Yes” question is unknown, record a “9” on the line next

to the code for “No” to indicate that the field was not

skipped, but the answer is unknown. If a field relates to

a question to which you previously answered “No”,

leave the field blank.

INSTRUCTIONS

For instructions on completing the Header Fields

A and B, refer to the Common Haul Log Data section

of the NEFSC Observer Program Manual.

1. YEAR BUILT: Record the four digit year this

vessel was built. This information may be obtained from

the captain, the vessel’s fishing permit, or Coast Guard

documentation papers.

2. VESSEL LENGTH: Record, in whole feet, the

total length of this vessel. This information may be

obtained from the captain, the vessel’s fishing permit,

or Coast Guard documentation papers.

3. GROSS REGISTERED TONNAGE: Record,

in whole tons, the total Gross Registered Tonnage of

this vessel. This information may be obtained from the

captain, the vessel’s fishing permit, or Coast Guard

documentation papers.

4. HOLD CAPACITY: Record, in whole pounds,

the amount of fish that can be stored in this vessel’s

hold. This information may be obtained from the captain, the vessel’s fishing permit, or Coast Guard documentation papers.

NOTE: A fish hold is an area below deck specifically designed to store fish.

5. FUEL TYPE: Record the type of fuel used to

power the vessel’s engines by placing an “X” next to

the appropriate code:

0 = Unknown.

1 = Gasoline.

2 = Diesel.

3 = Number 2.

NOTE: If another fuel type is used, record it

in COMMENTS.

ANNUAL INSURANCE COSTS

NOTE: If the captain or owner does not know
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the breakdown amounts of the vessel’s

insurance for fields #6 and #7, but

knows the total, complete only #8. Do

not complete #8 if #6 and #7 are completed.

6. HULL: Record, to the nearest dollar, the total

annual cost of the vessel owner’s insurance for Hull

coverage, i.e., the amount paid by the owner for this

category for one billing year.

7. PROTECTION AND INDEMNITY: Record,

to the nearest dollar, the total annual cost of the vessel

owner’s insurance for Protection and Indemnity coverage, i.e., the amount paid by the owner for this category for one billing year.

8. COMBINED: Record, to the nearest dollar, the

combined total cost of the vessel owner’s insurance

for Hull and Protection and Indemnity coverage, i.e.,

the amount paid by the owner for this category for one

billing year.

ENGINES

NOTE: If two engines work together for propulsion, designate one engine as the

main engine, and the other as the secondary engine.

9. SECONDARY ENGINE?: Record whether a

secondary engine is used on this vessel for propulsion

by placing an “X” next to the appropriate code:

0 = No.

1 = Yes.

10. YEAR BUILT: Record the four digit year the

main and secondary engines were built.

11. HORSEPOWER: Record the horsepower of the

main and secondary engines.

OWNERSHIP

12. CORPORATION?: Record whether the vessel

owner is incorporated by placing an “X” next to the

appropriate code:

0 = No.

1 = Yes.

NOTE: This question must be answered in

addition to OWNERSHIP TYPE

(#13) because many types of ownership may be incorporated.

13. TYPE: Record the type of vessel ownership by

placing an “X” next to the appropriate code:

0 = Unknown.

1 = Sole Owner/Operator, the captain is sole

owner of the firm that owns the vessel.

2 = Partnership/Operator, the captain owns the

vessel in partnership with another

individual(s) or firm(s).

3 = Other Fishing Interest, a firm,

predominantly in the fishing business, owns

the vessel. The captain does not own the

vessel, but is operating the vessel for the

firm.

4 = Other Non-Fishing Interest, a firm, not

predominantly in the fishing business, owns

the vessel as an investment, i.e., a group

of dentists, lawyers, etc. The captain does

not own the vessel but is operating the

vessel for the firm.

5 = Sole Owner/Non-Operator, the sole owner

has hired the captain to operate the vessel.

9 = Other, describe the vessel ownership type

on line 13A.

ADDITIONAL VESSEL INFORMATION

14. CONSTRUCTION TYPE: Record the type of

vessel hull construction by placing an “X” next to the

appropriate code:

0 = Unknown.

1 = Wood.

2 = Steel.

3 = Composite (combination of two or more

materials), record the hull construction type

on line 14A.

7 = Aluminum.

8 = Fiberglass.

9 = Other, record the hull construction type on

line 14A.

REPAIR/MAINTENANCE COSTS FOR

LAST 12 MONTHS

NOTE: Do not include costs incurred for the
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purchase of new gear or equipment

in fields #15-#20. Use your best

judgement to decide whether an expense belongs in REPAIR/MAINTAIN (#15-#20) or REPLACE/ADD

(#21-#26). Examples of gear repairs

or maintenance include new gear

parts, i.e., an alternator, a headrope

cable section, a section of a trawl net,

rubber disks, etc.

NOTE: If no costs are incurred, record “0” in

these fields.

15. ENGINES: Record, to the nearest dollar, the cost

of propulsion engine repairs and/or maintenance made

on the vessel in the last 12 month period.

NOTE: Do not include costs incurred for the

purchase of any new or rebuilt engine

not previously used on this vessel.

16. FISHING GEAR: Record, to the nearest dollar,

the cost of fishing gear repairs and/or maintenance made

on the vessel in the last 12 month period.

NOTE: Include costs incurred for the purchase

of any pieces of gear units, i.e., head

rope cable, sections of trawl net, rubber disks, etc.

17. DECK GEAR: Record, to the nearest dollar, the

cost of deck gear repairs and/or maintenance made on

the vessel in the last 12 month period.

NOTE: Include costs incurred for the repair

and maintenance of winches, booms,

blocks, cables, etc.

18. PROCESSING AND REFRIGERATION

EQUIPMENT: Record, to the nearest dollar, the cost

of processing and refrigeration equipment repairs and/

or maintenance made on the vessel in the last 12 month

period.

NOTE: Include costs incurred for repair and

maintenance of sorters, filleting machines and generators, or non-propulsion engines used for processing and

refrigeration, etc.

19. ELECTRONICS: Record, to the nearest dollar,

the cost of wheelhouse and gear mounted electronic

equipment repairs and/or maintenance made on the vessel in the last 12 month period.

NOTE: Include costs incurred for repair and

maintenance of radars, LORANs, plotters, depth sensors, pingers, etc.

20. OTHER: Record, to the nearest dollar, the cost

of other vessel parts repairs and/or maintenance made

on the vessel in the last 12 month period. Describe

the items associated with these repair/maintenance costs

on line 20A.

NOTE: “OTHER” is the entire vessel minus

the engines, fishing gear, deck gear,

processing and refrigeration equipment, and electronics.

NOTE: Include costs incurred for touch-up

painting, repairing the galley stove,

etc.

REPLACEMENT/ADD COSTS FOR LAST

12 MONTHS

NOTE: Do not record the costs incurred for

repair or maintenance for existing gear

items in these fields. Use your best

judgement to decide whether an expense belongs in REPAIR/MAINTAIN (#15-#20) or REPLACE/ADD

(#21-#26). Examples of gear replacements or additions include replacing

the entire gear or significant gear

part with another, i.e., a trawl door, a

gillnet panel, a lobster pot, etc.

NOTE: If no costs are incurred , record “0” in

the appropriate field(s).

21. ENGINES: Record, to the nearest dollar, the cost

of engine (for propulsion only) purchases and additions made for this vessel in the last 12 month period.

NOTE: Include the cost of “rebuilt” engines

that have not previously been used on

the vessel.

22. FISHING GEAR: Record, to the nearest dollar,

the cost of fishing gear purchases and additions made

for this vessel in the last 12 month period.

23. DECK GEAR: Record, to the nearest dollar, the

cost of deck gear purchases and additions made for this

vessel in the last 12 month period.

NOTE: Include the cost of replacing or add-
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ing winches, booms, blocks, cables,

etc.

24. PROCESSING AND REFRIGERATION

EQUIPMENT: Record, to the nearest dollar, the cost

of processing and refrigeration equipment purchases

and additions made for this vessel in the last 12 month

period.

NOTE: Include costs incurred for replacing or

adding sorters, filleting machines, and

generators or non-propulsion engines

used for processing and refrigeration,

etc.

25. ELECTRONICS: Record, to the nearest dollar,

the cost of wheelhouse and gear mounted electronic

equipment purchases and additions made for this vessel in the last 12 month period.

NOTE: Include the cost of replacing or adding radars, LORANs, plotters, depth

sensors, pingers, etc.

26. OTHER: Record, to the nearest dollar, the cost

of other vessel parts purchases and installments in the

last 12 month period. Describe the items associated

with these replacement/add costs on line 26A.

NOTE: “OTHER” is the entire vessel minus

the engines, fishing gear, deck gear,

processing and refrigeration equipment, and electronics.

EQUIPMENT INVENTORY

For fields #27, #30, #33, and #36, identify the

type(s) of equipment located on the vessel, even if not

currently being used. Some of these items are already

listed on the log. A complete listing of these items may

be found in Appendix H. Vessel Equipment Inventory

Codes. If an item on the vessel is not on the log or in

these listings, record the item and a count in one of the

spaces provided on the log.

WHEELHOUSE ELECTRONICS

27. TYPE: Identify the type(s) of electronics located

in the vessel’s wheelhouse, even if not currently being

used.

28. CODE: Leave this field blank.

29. COUNT: Record the number of units for each

wheelhouse electronics item identified as being on the

vessel.

GEAR MOUNTED ELECTRONICS

30. TYPE: Identify the type(s) of electronics mounted

on the vessel’s gear even if not currently being used.

31. CODE: Leave this field blank.

32. COUNT: Record the number of units for each

gear mounted electronics item identified as being on

the vessel.

PROCESSING EQUIPMENT

33. TYPE: Identify the type(s) of processing equipment on the vessel, even if not currently being used.

34. CODE: Leave this field blank.

35. COUNT: Record the number of units for each

processing equipment item identified as being on the

vessel.

REFRIGERATION/FREEZING

EQUIPMENT

36. TYPE: Identify the type(s) of refrigeration/freezing equipment located on the vessel, even if not currently being used.

37. CODE: Leave this field blank.

38. COUNT: Record the number of units for each

refrigeration/ freezing equipment item identified as being on the vessel.

COMMENTS

Record any additional information regarding the

vessel or associated expenditures below. If more room

is needed, use the back of this log, making sure to write

“See Back” on the front of the log. Reference each

comment with its corresponding field name.
 No 0 ____ 

Yes 1 ____

No 0 _12_ 

Yes 1 ____

Unknown ____ Unknown ____

$ _____18_____ $ _____24_____

Unknown ____ Unknown ____

$ _____19_____ $ _____25_____

Unknown ____ Unknown ____

$ _____20_____ $ _____26_____

Unknown ____ Unknown ____

06/01/05 OBTRE, OBTRQNMFS FISHERIES OBSERVER PROGRAM OBS/TRVESSEL AND TRIP INFORMATION LOG - SIX MONTH QUESTIONS DATE LYEAR BUILT LENGTH Gross Registered Tonnage HOLD CAPACITY EQ

1 2 3 4 WHEELHOUS

ft tn lbs Loran 

FUEL TYPE: ANNUAL INSURANCE COSTS ENGINE Radar 

5 SECONDARY? 9 Echo Sounder 

Unknown 0___ Hull $ ________6__________ Fax 

YEAR BUILT Plotter 

Gasoline 1___ P & I $ ________7__________ Main 10 __________ G.P.S. 

Secondary __________ Cellular Phone 

Diesel 2___ OR HORSEPOWER Vessel Trackin

Main 11 ________ hp VHF Radio 

# 2 3___ Combined $ ________8__________ Secondary ________ hp Single Side Ba

CB Radio 

OWNERSHIP TYPE: CONSTRUCTION REPAIR / MAINTENANCE REPLACEMENT / ADD Depth Sensor CORPORATION? TYPE: COSTS (Previous 12 mo.) COSTS (Previous 12 mo.) Water Tempera

14 Wind Meter 

Unknown 13 0____ Unknown 0____ Engines $ _____15_____ Engines $ _____21_____ Personal Comp

Unknown ____ Unknown ____ Auto pilot 

Sole Owner/Operator 1____ Wood 1____ Fish Gear $ _____16_____ Fish Gear $ _____22_____ 

Unknown ____ Unknown ____

Partnership/Operator 2____ Steel 2____ Deck Gear $ _____17_____ Deck Gear $ _____23_____ GEAR MOUNT

Headrope Tran

Other Fishing Interest 3____ Composite 3____ Proc/Refrig Proc/Refrig Depth Sensor 

Water Tempera

Other Non-Fishing Interest 4____ Aluminum 7____ Electronics Electronics Sole Owner/Non-Operator 5____ Fiberglass 8 ___ Other Other PROCESSINGOther 9____ Other 9 ___ _________20A___________ _________26A___________

REFRIGERAT

 ___________13A___________ ______14A______ 

IMPORTANCE OF COLLECTING ECONOMIC INFORMATION

1) The data is needed to analyze the economic costs and benefits of regulations. This enables fishery managers to compare alter2) Fishery managers need the analyses to give greater consideration to social and economic factors when forming and evaluating 3) Such information is likely to reveal where, how, and why some measures will have differential impacts on different sectors of the 4) Such information can also illustrate the economic importance of the fishing industry in a port or region.5) The Observer Program provides economic data that is timely, covers many gear types, and is ongoing.

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 No 0 _X__ 

Yes 1 ____

 No 0 ____ 

Yes 1 _X_

Unknown ____ Unknown ____

$ ____200_____ $ _____0______

Unknown ____ Unknown ____

$ ___1,000____ $ _____0______

Unknown ____ Unknown ____

$ _____0______ $ _____0______

Unknown ____ Unknown ____

06/01/05 OBTRE, OBTRQNMFS FISHERIES OBSERVER PROGRAM OBS/TRVESSEL AND TRIP INFORMATION LOG - SIX MONTH QUESTIONS DATE LYEAR BUILT LENGTH Gross Registered Tonnage HOLD CAPACITY EQ

WHEELHOUS

1985 82 ft 167 tn 200,000 lbs Loran 

FUEL TYPE: ANNUAL INSURANCE COSTS ENGINE Radar 

SECONDARY? Echo Sounder 

Unknown 0___ Hull $ ____________________ Fax 

YEAR BUILT Plotter 

Gasoline 1___ P & I $ ____________________ Main ___1998___ G.P.S. 

Secondary __________ Cellular Phone 

Diesel 2_X_ OR HORSEPOWER Vessel Trackin

Main

__

1050__ hp VHF Radio 

# 2 3___ Combined $ ______32,000______ Secondary _________ hp Single Side Ba

CB Radio 

OWNERSHIP TYPE: CONSTRUCTION REPAIR / MAINTENANCE REPLACEMENT / ADD Depth Sensor CORPORATION? TYPE: COSTS (Previous 12 mo.) COSTS (Previous 12 mo.) Water Tempera

Wind Meter 

Unknown 0____ Unknown 0____ Engines $ ____________ Engines $ ___9,000____ Personal Comp

Unknown _X_ Unknown ____ Auto pilot 

Sole Owner/Operator 1____ Wood 1____ Fish Gear $ _____0______ Fish Gear $ ___30,000___

Unknown ____ Unknown ____

Partnership/Operator 2____ Steel 2_X_ Deck Gear $ _____0______ Deck Gear $ _____0______ GEAR MOUNT

Headrope Tran

Other Fishing Interest 3_X_ Composite 3____ Proc/Refrig Proc/Refrig Depth Sensor 

Water Tempera

Other Non-Fishing Interest 4____ Aluminum 7____ Electronics ElectronicsSole Owner/Non-Operator 5____ Fiberglass 8 ___ Other Other PROCESSINGOther 9____ Other 9 ___ _______________________ _______________________

REFRIGERAT

 _________________________ _______________

IMPORTANCE OF COLLECTING ECONOMIC INFORMATION

1) The data is needed to analyze the economic costs and benefits of regulations. This enables fishery managers to compare alter2) Fishery managers need the analyses to give greater consideration to social and economic factors when forming and evaluating 3) Such information is likely to reveal where, how, and why some measures will have differential impacts on different sectors of the 4) Such information can also illustrate the economic importance of the fishing industry in a port or region.5) The Observer Program provides economic data that is timely, covers many gear types, and is ongoing.

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 No 0 ____ 

Yes 1 ____

 No 0 ____ 

Yes 1 ____

Unknown ____ Unknown ____

$ ____________ $ ____________

Unknown ____ Unknown ____

$ ____________ $ ____________

Unknown ____ Unknown ____

$ ____________ $ ____________

Unknown ____ Unknown ____

06/01/05 OBTRE, OBTRQNMFS FISHERIES OBSERVER PROGRAM OBS/VESSEL AND TRIP INFORMATION LOG - SIX MONTH QUESTIONS DATE YEAR BUILT LENGTH Gross Registered Tonnage HOLD CAPACITY E

WHEELHOU

ft tn lbs Loran 

FUEL TYPE: ANNUAL INSURANCE COSTS ENGINE Radar 

SECONDARY? Echo Sound

Unknown 0___ Hull $ ____________________ Fax 

YEAR BUILT Plotter 

Gasoline 1___ P & I $ ____________________ Main __________ G.P.S. 

Secondary __________ Cellular Pho

Diesel 2___ OR HORSEPOWER Vessel Track

Main ________ hp VHF Radio 

# 2 3___ Combined $ ____________________ Secondary ________ hp Single Side 

CB Radio 

OWNERSHIP TYPE: CONSTRUCTION REPAIR / MAINTENANCE REPLACEMENT / ADD Depth SensoCORPORATION? TYPE: COSTS (Previous 12 mo.) COSTS (Previous 12 mo.) Water Temp

Wind Meter 

Unknown 0____ Unknown 0____ Engines $ ____________ Engines $ ____________ Personal Co

Unknown ____ Unknown ____ Auto pilot 

Sole Owner/Operator 1____ Wood 1____ Fish Gear $ ____________ Fish Gear $ ____________

Unknown ____ Unknown ____

Partnership/Operator 2____ Steel 2____ Deck Gear $ ____________ Deck Gear $ ____________ GEAR MOU

Headrope Tr

Other Fishing Interest 3____ Composite 3____ Proc/Refrig Proc/Refrig Depth Senso

Water Temp

Other Non-Fishing Interest 4____ Aluminum 7____ Electronics ElectronicsSole Owner/Non-Operator 5____ Fiberglass 8 ___ Other Other PROCESSINOther 9____ Other 9 ___ _______________________ _______________________

REFRIGERA

 _________________________ _______________

IMPORTANCE OF COLLECTING ECONOMIC INFORMATION

1) The data is needed to analyze the economic costs and benefits of regulations. This enables fishery managers to compare alt2) Fishery managers need the analyses to give greater consideration to social and economic factors when forming and evaluatin3) Such information is likely to reveal where, how, and why some measures will have differential impacts on different sectors of t4) Such information can also illustrate the economic importance of the fishing industry in a port or region.5) The Observer Program provides economic data that is timely, covers many gear types, and is ongoing.

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01/01/01

To Vessel Owners Participating in the NMFS’ Observer Program:

Recently, an Observer from the National Marine Fisheries Service’s Observer Program was onboard your

vessel to collect information on certain aspects of the vessel’s fishing activity. Answers to some of the economic

questions were difficult to obtain because records are not typically kept aboard the vessel. To alleviate this

problem, we ask that you please answer the questions on the attached form and mail it to:

Observer Program

 NMFS/NEFSC

166 Water Street

Woods Hole, MA 02543.

Economic data regarding landings and trip costs are more available to the observer than the information you

are providing. Data for the attached questions, on the other hand, can only be reliably provided by the vessel’s

owner. It is extremely important that fishery managers have a complete understanding of the economic constraints

faced by commercial fishermen to insure that economic considerations are adequately addressed in regulatory

decisions.

There are two parts of the questionnaire that relate to equipment expenditures. The first part asks for dollars

spent adding or replacing whole units of equipment. Examples would be the cost of replacing a propulsion engine,

adding a winch, replacing a LORAN, etc. Amounts for the first section should be dollars spent in the 12 months

prior to the date recorded on the form under date loaded.

The second section asks for dollars spent repairing or maintaining the same categories of equipment. In the

repair of equipment, sometimes certain parts are replaced. For example, and engine’s alternator. These costs

should be included in the REPAIR/MAINTENANCE category and not in the ADD/REPLACE category. Amounts

recorded for the REPAIR/MAINTAIN category should be in dollars spent in the 12 months prior to the date

recorded on the form under date loaded.

Be assured that the data you provide will be kept in the same confidential manner as all Fishery Sampling

information. Thank you very much for your cooperation.

Northeast Fisheries Science Center
01/01/01 NMFS FISHERIES OBSERVER PROGRAM

OBS/TRIP ID VESSEL NAME DATE LANDED mm/dd/yy

 / /

Trip cost information was collected during the trip. Please help with these questions which could not be answered. 

AMOUNTS SPENT PURCHASING ITEMS OVER THE PREVIOUS 12 MONTHS

NOTE: If no purchases were made, record a "0" on the appropriate line.

ENGINES (PROPULSION): INCLUDE THE COST OF A "REBUILT" ENGINE IF IT WAS NEVER USED BEFORE ON

THIS VESSEL. DO NOT INCLUDE NEW ENGINE PARTS, SUCH AS ALTERNATORS. $______________ 

FISHING GEAR: INCLUDE WHOLE UNITS, SUCH AS TRAWL DOORS, GILLNET PANELS, AND LOBSTER POTS. DO NOT

INCLUDE PIECES OF GEAR , SUCH AS RUBBER COOKIES OR PIECES OF TRAWL NET. $______________ 

DECK GEAR: INCLUDE WHOLE UNITS, SUCH AS WINCHES, BOOMS, BLOCKS, ETC. $______________ 

PROCESSING AND REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT: INCLUDE SORTERS, FILLETING MACHINES, ETC., AS

WELL AS GENERATORS AND ENGINES USED TO POWER THIS EQUIPMENT. $______________ 

ELECTRONICS: INCLUDE WHEELHOUSE AND GEAR MOUNTED ELECTRONICS. $______________ 

OTHER: INCLUDE ALL OTHER VESSEL PARTS. EXAMPLES: LENGTHENING THE VESSEL, PAINTING THE ENTIRE

VESSEL, ADDING A HEAD, ETC. $______________ 

AMOUNTS SPENT REPAIRING & MAINTAINING ITEMS OVER THE PREVIOUS 12 MONTHS

NOTE: If no repairs or maintenance were done, record a "0" on the appropriate line.

ENGINES (PROPULSION): INCLUDE NEW ENGINE PARTS SUCH AS ALTERNATORS. INCLUDE THE COST OF

REBUILDING AN ENGINE THAT WAS USED PREVIOUSLY ON THIS VESSEL. $______________ 

FISHING GEAR: INCLUDE THE COST OF NEW PIECES OF GEAR, SUCH AS HEADROPES, SECTIONS OF TRAWL NET,

RUBBER COOKIES, ETC. $______________ 

DECK GEAR: EXAMPLES: REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE TO WINCHES, BOOMS, BLOCKS, ETC. $______________ 

PROCESSING AND REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT: INCLUDE REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE TO SORTERS,

FILLETING MACHINES, FREEZERS, ETC., AS WELL AS GENERATORS AND ENGINES USED TO POWER THIS EQUIPMENT. $______________ 

ELECTRONICS: INCLUDE REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE TO WHEELHOUSE AND GEAR MOUNTED ELECTRONICS. $______________ 

OTHER: INCLUDE REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE TO ALL OTHER VESSEL PARTS. EXAMPLES: TOUCH-UP PAINT,

ADDING ZINCS TO THE HULL, REPAIRING THE HEAD, ETC. $______________ 

ANNUAL INSURANCE COSTS: HULL $_________ P & I $_________ OR COMBINED $_______________

TO NEAREST DOLLAR, RECORD THE COST FOR HULL AND PROTECTION & INDEMNITY INSURANCE (OR BOTH COMBINED) FOR ONE BILLING YEAR.

ESTIMATE OF VESSEL VALUE: TO NEAREST THOUSAND DOLLARS, RECORD THE CURRENT MARKET VALUE

OF THE VESSEL. THIS IS THE MAXIMUM PRICE AT WHICH THE VESSEL IS CERTAIN TO SELL WITHIN A SHORT PERIOD, NOT

THE ASKING PRICE, OR LOWEST PRICE YOU WOULD ACCEPT. INCLUDE ALL CURRENT EQUIPMENT, GEAR, AND PERMITS. $_______________

COMMENTS:

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POLICY FOR DATA REQUESTS OF NMFS OBSERVER-OBTAINED INFORMATION

1) The only individuals who may request and receive data include: the owner(s), or the captain

acting as an authorized representative for the owner(s), or a vessel participating in the National

Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Observer Program. No other individuals may be issued any

data under this policy.

2) Any data request must be submitted in writing on a form letter which may be obtained from a

NMFS Observer, or the address below. Two signatures are required on this letter: that of the

individual requesting the data, and that of the individual releasing the data. All letters must then

be returned to the following address:

Chief, Fisheries Sampling Branch

National Marine Fisheries Service

Northeast Fisheries Science Center

166 Water Street

Woods Hole, MA 02543-1097

Any questions or other requests relating to data release should also be directed to the above address.

3) It should be understood that upon release of the requested data, the recipient then becomes responsible for it.

4) The individual signing the letter as the “releasor” must issue the information in compliance with

this policy.

5) Data may not be released upon an oral request, or without first completing and signing the

authorized release letter mentioned above.

6) Field diaries do not meet the specifications of releasable data under the policy. No field diaries

may be copied for, or reviewed by, vessel owners or captains.

7) Release of data for trips in which more than 1 vessel participated (i.e. pair trawl trips) may only

occur if both vessel owners or captains complete and sign data release letters.

8) Any requests for historical data (i.e. data that an observer has already mailed in) should be

forwarded to the address above.

9) All letters should be completed in pen, not pencil.
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____________________________________

 (DATE OF REQUEST)

Chief, Fisheries Sampling Branch

National Marine Fisheries Service

Northeast Fisheries Science Center

166 Water Street

Woods Hole, MA 02543-1097

To Whom It May Concern:

I,____________________________________, the ____________________________________

(PRINT COMPLETE NAME) (OWNER AND/OR CAPTAIN)

of the vessel, F/V____________________________________, #________________________,

 (VESSEL NAME) (USCGDOC#)

would like to request and authorize a release of the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) observer data,

collected and recorded aboard my vessel by a NMFS observer, to myself.

The information I request is from _________________________ trip______________________.

 (FISHERY) (OBS/TRIP ID)

This trip landed in _______________________________ on____________________________.

(PORT CITY, STATE) (DATE LANDED)

I am making this request as the owner, or the authorized representative of the owner(s), of said vessel. I understand that I am responsible for these data upon release. I further understand that the data I receive my be

preliminary, and not yet completely reviewed.

ADDRESS TO WHICH REQUESTED Sincerely,

DATA SHOULD BE SENT

(IF NOT RECEIVED DIRECTLY):

____________________________________ ____________________________________

(SIGNED NAME)

____________________________________

____________________________________ ____________________________________

(PRINTED NAME)

OBSERVERS / DATA RELEASERS

Please check that all of the above information is complete, and correctly and legibly recorded.

Date requested data were copied and issued _______________________________________

Signature of data releasor _______________________________________________________

Printed name of data releasor ____________________________________________________
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EXAMPLE 02/14/01

(DATE OF REQUEST)

Chief, Fisheries Sampling Branch

National Marine Fisheries Service

Northeast Fisheries Science Center

166 Water Street

Woods Hole, MA 02543-1097

To Whom It May Concern:

I, JOHN SMITH , the OWNER AND CAPTAIN

 (PRINT COMPLETE NAME) (OWNER AND/OR CAPTAIN)

of the vessel, F/V JO JO , # 1234567 ,

 (VESSEL NAME) (USCGDOC#)

would like to request and authorize a release of the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) observer data,

collected and recorded aboard my vessel by a NMFS observer, to myself.

The information I request is from SINK GILLNET trip A02002L .

 (FISHERY) (OBS/TRIP ID)

This trip landed in Gloucester, MA on 02/14/01 .

` (PORT CITY, STATE) (DATE LANDED)

I am making this request as the owner, or the authorized representative of the owner(s), of said vessel. I understand that I am responsible for these data upon release. I further understand that the data I receive my be

preliminary, and not yet completely reviewed.

ADDRESS TO WHICH REQUESTED Sincerely,

DATA SHOULD BE SENT

(IF NOT RECEIVED DIRECTLY):

____PO Box 1234_____________________ John Smith John Smith______________________

(SIGNED NAME)

____Gloucester, MA 01930___________ __

____________________________________ _____John Smith______________________

(PRINTED NAME)

OBSERVERS / DATA RELEASERS

Please check that all of the above information is complete, and correctly and legibly recorded.

Date requested data were copied and issued _______________________________________

Signature of data releasor _______________________________________________________

Printed name of data releasor ____________________________________________________
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INSTRUCTIONS

 A. OBSERVER/TRIP IDENTIFIER: Record your

three character Observer Identifier combined with the

three character Trip Number and one character Trip

Extension assigned to you for this trip. This combined

number is the number recorded on the Vessel and Trip

Information Log. Use this Observer/Trip Identifier on

all forms for this trip. Use Table 1 to determine the

correct trip extension. For further instructions and specific examples on completing this field refer to Appendix F. Observer/Trip Identifier Instructions.

 Extension Trip Type

A Aborted (non-gillnet)

C Gillnet, complete fish sampling

D Gillnet, complete fish sampling, aborted

L Gillnet, limited fish sampling

M Gillnet, limited fish sampling, aborted

-- All other*

 Table 1.

Example: Observer Green, who has been assigned identifier A02, is on her second trip of the calendar year, and it is

a limited fish sampling gillnet trip. The

observer/trip identifier is recorded as

A02002L.

 B. DATE LANDED: Record the month and year

that the vessel first arrives in port at the completion of

this deployment as recorded on the Vessel and Trip Information Log. Record this date whether or not the

catch is sold.

Example: 02/01.

 C. PAGE NUMBER: Depending on the log, pages

are numbered on a per trip or per haul basis. Table 2

provides a brief summary. For specific examples, see

Appendix G. Page Numbering Instructions.

NOTE: Haul Logs are a "cover" sheet for the

following other logs (listed in the or-

 D. GEAR CODE: Indicate the type of gear fished

by recording the appropriate three digit code as listed

in Appendix D. Gear Codes.

E. HAUL NUMBER: Record the haul number each

time gear is hauled on this trip. Start with “1” for the

first haul, and continue numbering sequentially for the

following hauls.

 F. HAUL OBSERVED?: Record whether this haul

is observed by placing an “X” next to the appropriate

code:

0 = No.

1 = Yes.

NOTE: An observed haul is defined as one

where all of the catch is recorded, regardless of whether it is kept or discarded. An unobserved haul is defined

as one where complete discard information from the haul is not collected.

Discard data is collected only for incidental takes and those species that are

recorded on the Individual Animal

Log. A haul may be unobserved because an observer is conducting a

COMMON HAUL LOG DATA

der of ordering/numbering): Individual

Animal Log, Length Frequency Log,

Crustacean Sample Log.

Per Trip

Scallop Dredge Off-Watch Haul Log

Marine Mammal, Sea Turtle and Debris Sighting Log

Incidental Take Log

Marine Mammal Sample Log

Sea Turtle Sample Log

Per Haul

Haul Log (all)

Individual Animal Log

Length Frequency Log

Crustacean Sample Log

Table 2.
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marine mammal haul watch, or is below deck for weather related safety reasons, illness, etc. Do not record any

discard information for unobserved

hauls on haul logs.

 G. CATCH?: Record whether the gear from this haul

holds any catch, whether it is kept or discarded, by

placing an “X” next to the appropriate code:

0 = No.

1 = Yes.

 H. INCIDENTAL TAKE?: Record whether a marine mammal, sea turtle, or sea bird is caught by the

gear in this haul by placing an “X” next to the appropriate code:

0 = No.

1 = Yes. If “Yes”, complete a Marine Mammal,

Sea Turtle and Sea Bird Incidental Take

Log.

I. WEATHER: Indicate the weather at the beginning of the haul by recording the most appropriate two

digit code listed in Appendix K. Weather Codes.

J. WIND SPEED: Record, in whole knots, the wind

speed at the beginning of this haul. If there is no wind,

record “0”.

NOTE: This is not a range.

K. WIND DIRECTION: Record, in compass degrees (0°-359°), the direction from which the wind is

blowing at the beginning of this haul. If there is no

wind, record “-” (a dash).

L. WAVE HEIGHT: Record, in whole feet, the wave

height at the beginning of this haul. If the wave height

is less than six inches, record “0”.

NOTE: This is not a range.

M. BOTTOM DEPTH: Record, in whole fathoms,

the water depth at the beginning of this haul.

NOTE: This is not a range.

N. BEGIN/END LATITUDE/LONGITUDE OR

LORAN: Record the latitude and longitude location,

to the tenth of a minute, where the set/haul began and

ended. If the latitude and longitude location is given in

seconds, convert them to tenths of minutes. If latitude

and longitude positions are not available, record the

LORAN stations and bearings.

NOTE: See Appendix Q. Conversion Tables

for a list of second ranges and corresponding conversions to tenths of minutes.

NOTE: This information can be obtained from

the captain's logbook or plotter if the

set is not observed.

NOTE: If neither latitude/longitude or LORAN positions are available, record

the statistical area as listed in Appendix E.1. Map of Statistical Areas of

the Northeast U.S. or Appendix E.2.

Map of Statistical Areas of the Southeast U.S.

Example: 35 23.4 75 16.7 or

9960X 27054 9960Y 41824

NOTE: While 9960- loran chains are the most

frequently used chains within this

program's jurisdiction, in extreme

northern and southern areas other

chains may be used, such as:

Southern North Carolina: 7980-

Canadian: 5930- .

O. TARGET SPECIES: Indicate the principal species, or species group sought in this haul by recording

the most appropriate and specific species name(s) possible as listed in Appendix A. Species Names. This

information must be obtained from the captain, but

should be asked before the gear is hauled, and not based

on the results of this haul’s catch.

Examples: Cod

Monkfish

Weakfish & Croaker

P. TARGET SPECIES CODE: Leave this field

blank.

Q. SPECIES NAME: Record the complete common name of each species or debris item caught in this

haul as listed in Appendix A. Species Names.

Examples: Winter skate wings

Spiny dogfish

Summer flounder

Debris, Fish Gear

NOTE: For a list of species and the log(s) on

which to record them see Appendix R.
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Species List and Corresponding Logs.

R. SPECIES CODE: Leave this field blank.

S. CATCH DISPOSITION: Indicate whether the

weight recorded in POUNDS (T) is kept or discarded

by recording the appropriate alpha abbreviation:

K = Kept.

D = Discarded.

T. POUNDS: Record the dressed or round, actual or

estimated hail weight for each caught species listed in

SPECIES NAME (Q). Record this weight in the most

accurate form possible, i.e. if a species is gutted at sea,

record a dressed weight for this species. The observer’s

actual weight should be recorded whenever possible.

NOTE: Actual weights may be recorded to the

nearest tenth of a pound if reasonable.

Estimated weights greater than one

pound should be recorded to the nearest whole pound.

NOTE: Kept is defined as brought on board

the vessel and retained for market or

consumptive purposes.

NOTE: If a fish is "upgraded" or "high

graded", and a previously kept fish

is discarded and replaced with one that

is larger (or of higher quality/value),

record the discarded animal(s) and

POUNDS discarded on the Haul Log

corresponding to the haul in which the

animal(s) was (were) originally

caught, and code it 062 for FISH DISPOSITION (U). Be sure to subtract

the weight of the animal(s) from the

original POUNDS kept record. Upgrading may result in dressed discard

weights. Upgrading is typically done

with swordfish and tuna, but may also

occur with other fish species.

NOTE: When a fish is discarded by the vessel, but retained whole by the observer, for scientific purposes, i.e.

species identification, record the discarded fish weight next to the correct

species name, and code it 007 for FISH

DISPOSITION (U).

U. FISH DISPOSITION: Indicate the disposition

of each species listed in SPECIES NAME (Q) by recording the most appropriate three digit code listed in

Appendix B. Fish Disposition Codes.

NOTE: If more than one discard reason applies to a discarded species, separate

the species onto two or more lines, and

record the appropriate weights and

discard reasons for each. However, if

there is one overriding reason for the

discard of all animals of a species

group, do not attempt to break this

group into smaller discard reason

groups.

Examples: Any lobster caught in Maine in nonpot gear is discarded because "Regulations prohibit retention, no quota in

area" (015). Of the 500 lbs of Cod

discarded, 400 lbs are discarded because they are of poor quality due to

hagfish damage (036), and 100 lbs are

discarded because regulations prohibit

their retention because they are too

small (012).

WEIGHT TYPE CLASSIFICATION

NOTE: If more than one weight type classification applies to a species, separate

the species onto two or more lines, and

record the appropriate weights and

weight type classification codes for

each.

V. DRESSED OR ROUND: Indicate whether the

weight recorded in POUNDS (T) is a dressed or round

weight by recording the appropriate letter code:

D = Dressed.

R = Round.

NOTE: Shark fins, skate wings, monkfish livers and fish chunks should be coded

“D” for dressed.

W. ACTUAL OR ESTIMATED: Indicate whether

the weight recorded in POUNDS (T) is an actual or

estimated weight by recording the appropriate letter

code:

A = Actual.

E = Estimated.
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NOTE: Actual = all fish, or shellfish, weighed

with a scale.
D I J K L 

O 

9960 - N 9960 - 9960 - 9960 - 9960 - 9960 - 9960 - 9960 - 

Q R S T U V W

OBS/ TRIP ID 

01/01/01 OBHAU, OBSPPNMFS FISHERIES OBSERVER PROGRAM DATE LAND (mm/"GENERIC" HAUL LOG PAGE # GEAR HAUL # HAUL OBS? CATCH? INC TAKE? WEATHER WIND WAVE HEICODE NO 0 _F__ NO 0 _G__ NO 0 _H__ CODE SPEED DIRECTION 

E YES 1 ___ YES 1 ___ YES 1 ___ o

kn 

SET INFO LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) TARGET SPECIES 

Station 1 Latitude / Bearing Station 2 Longitude / Bearing 

S BEGINE / / :

T END

 / / :

HAUL INFO

H BEGIN

A / / :

U END

L / / :

COMMENTS 

SPECIES CATCH DISP POUNDS DISP WEIGHT SPECIES CATCH DISP POU

NAME CODE K / D CODE D/R A/E NAME CODE K / D 

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9960 - 9960 - 

9960 - 9960 - 9960 - 9960 - 9960 - 9960 - 

OBS/ TRIP ID 01/01/01 OBHAU, OBSPP

NMFS FISHERIES OBSERVER PROGRAM DATE LAND (mm/"GENERIC" HAUL LOG PAGE # GEAR HAUL # HAUL OBS? CATCH? INC TAKE? WEATHER WIND WAVE HEICODE NO 0 ___ NO 0 ___ NO 0 ___ CODE SPEED DIRECTION 

YES 1 ___ YES 1 ___ YES 1 ___ o

kn 

SET INFO LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) TARGET SPECIES 

Station 1 Latitude / Bearing Station 2 Longitude / Bearing 

S BEGINE / / :

T END

 / / :

HAUL INFO

H BEGIN

A / / :

U END

L / / :

COMMENTS 

SPECIES CATCH DISP POUNDS DISP WEIGHT SPECIES CATCH DISP POU

NAME CODE K / D CODE D/R A/E NAME CODE K / D 

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Gillnet Gear Characteristics Log 12/01/03

GILLNET GEAR CHARACTERISTICS LOG

This log contains detailed questions about the gear

fished. Complete a new log for each uniquely configured gear (as defined below) hauled during a trip. These

unique configurations may be based on variables such

as number of nets per gear, floatline length, anchor

weight, etc. Any changes in these fields will require

completion of a new Gillnet Gear Characteristics Log.

Number each gear configuration sequentially.

If the gear is set out and hauled more than once

during a trip, do not complete a new Gillnet Gear Characteristics Log for the multiple hauls. Rather, record

on the Gillnet Haul Log which gear numbers are being

hauled. In addition, record any other information necessary to understand the manner in which the gear was

set/hauled in COMMENTS.

If the vessel has two or more identical gears which

are hauled separately, complete only one Gillnet Gear

Characteristics Log and record the consecutively assigned numbers of all identical gears described in GEAR

NUMBER(S) (#1). See the gillnet definitions below

and GEAR NUMBER(S) (#1) for more information

on defining and numbering gears.

If information is unavailable or unknown to any

question except a “No/Yes” question, record a dash (-)

in the field. If the answer to a “No/Yes” question is

unknown, record a “9” on the line next to the code for

“No” to indicate that the field was not skipped, but the

answer is unknown. If a field relates to a question to

which you previously answered “No”, leave the field

blank.

This log should be used to describe all types of

gillnet gear except Pelagic Drift Gillnet.

Become familiar with the following definitions.

DEFINITIONS

Gillnet: A vertical wall of netting, typically stretched

between a weighted leadline on the bottom and a

floatline, with or without floats, on the top to

support it vertically in the water column.

Space: A space greater than 2.0 feet between nets,

continuous from the floatline to the leadline. This

space may be caused by the way in which the net

bridles are attached.

Bridles: The trailing ends of the floatline and

leadline on an individual net.

Gear: A gillnet, or series of gillnets connected by

bridles, with or without spaces in between, commonly referred to as “the string”.

Dropline: A line that connects the floats on the

water's surface to the mainline/floatline.

Droplines are used along the entire string to

suspend the gear in the water column.

INSTRUCTIONS

For instructions on completing the Header Fields A, B,

and D, refer to the Common Haul Log Data section of

the NEFSC Observer Program Manual.

GEAR INFORMATION

NOTE: Record in COMMENTS any calculations used to answer any of the following questions.

1. GEAR NUMBER(S): Record the consecutive

number(s) assigned to each uniquely configured gear

hauled and for which characteristics are described. See

the definition of gear in the introduction.

NOTE: If two or more identical gears are used,

assign consecutive numbers to each

gear and record all of these numbers

on one Gillnet Gear Characteristics

Log.

Example: The first uniquely configured gear is

“1”, and its characteristics will be recorded on one Gillnet Gear Characteristics Log. The next two identical

gears are “2, 3”, and their identical

characteristics will be recorded on a

second Gillnet Gear Characteristics

Log.

NOTE: Gears should be numbered consecutively according to the order in which

they are hauled aboard the vessel to

which you are deployed.

Example: First gear hauled is “1”, next gear

hauled is “2”, etc.
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2. NUMBER OF NETS: Record the total number

of individual nets used in this gear.

NET CHARACTERISTICS

NOTE: The questions asked in this section

only, describe a single, average net,

from the many that may be put together

to make up this gear. Since each gear

is not always made up of uniform nets,

provide an average, when necessary.

3. LENGTH: Record, in whole feet, the average

horizontal distance of a net on this gear, as measured

along the floatline. This information may be obtained

from the captain.

NOTE: If there is a space between two nets,

do not include this distance in the net

length.

4. HEIGHT: Record, to the nearest tenth of a foot,

the average height of a net in this gear. This value is

obtained by measuring the length of the endline on the

end of a net where the meshes are attached. This

information may be obtained from the Captain.

5. MESH COUNT, VERTICAL: Record the average number of vertical meshes of a net in this gear.

This information may be obtained from the captain.

GEAR CHARACTERISTICS

NOTE: The following fields characterize the

entire gear, i.e. the string, and not just

one net.

6. HANGING RATIO: Record the average fractional ratio of the length of the floatline for one net to

the length that the net would be if it was taken off the

floatline and stretched out. This value can be calculated by counting 10 or 12 meshes horizontally, measuring the length of the floatline they are attached to,

and comparing that distance to the stretched out length

of the meshes. This information may be obtained from

the captain.

Example: If the stretched out distance of the

meshes is two times the length of the

floatline, record “1/2”.

TWINE SIZE

7. NUMBER: Record the twine size number (industry standard) of the net webbing used in this gear.

This information may be obtained using a twine size

measuring tool provided by the NEFSC Observer Program or contractor. This information may also be obtained from the captain. An average should not be

recorded here. See Appendix Q. Conversion Tables

to convert twine diameters to the corresponding industry standard twine size.

NOTE: This number should reflect the total

diameter of the net webbing, and not

the diameter of an individual strand

which may be twisted with other

strands to create the net webbing.

NOTE: If more than one twine size is used

within one gear, record 998, combination, and indicate the twine sizes used

in COMMENTS.

8. ACTUAL OR ESTIMATED: Record whether

the number recorded in TWINE SIZE NUMBER (#7)

is an actual or an estimated value by circling the appropriate letter code:

A = Actual.

E = Estimated.

NOTE: An actual twine size number is obtained using a twine size measuring

tool provided by the NEFSC Observer

Program or contractor. An estimated

twine size number is provided by the

captain.

9. NUMBER OF STRANDS: Record the number

of strands of twine in the net webbing used in this gear.

An average should not be recorded here. If more

than one number is used, record the number of strands

used in the greatest number of nets in this gear. If

more than one number is used AND each number is

used in an equal number of nets in the gear, record a

dash (-) and indicate the numbers of strands in COMMENTS. This information may be obtained from the

captain.

NOTE: This number should reflect the total

number of individual strands used to

make up the net webbing.

Example: Monofilament has 1 strand.
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10. MATERIAL: Record the material of the net webbing used in this gear by placing an “X” next to the

appropriate code:

0 = Unknown.

1 = Nylon.

9 = Other, record the net webbing material on

line 10A.

NOTE: This information may be obtained

from the captain.

NOTE: If more than one net material is used

in the string, check other and indicate

the materials used on the line provided.

NOTE: Monofilament gillnet is typically made

of nylon.

11. FLOATLINE MATERIAL: Record the material of the floatline used in this gear by placing an “X”

next to the appropriate code:

0 = Unknown.

1 = Floating (with a foam core).

2 = Twisted Polypropylene.

9 = Other, record the floatline material on line

11A.

12. LEADLINE WEIGHT: Record, to the nearest

tenth of a pound, the weight of the leadline used in an

average net of this gear. This information may be obtained from the captain.

NOTE: If all nets are not a uniform length,

record the leadline weight per net as

a weighted average and describe in

COMMENTS.

Example: A gear has 5 nets. Three nets are 300

feet long, the leadline weight for these

nets is 80 lbs each. Two nets are 300

feet long, leadline weight is 70 lbs

each. Leadline weight for the gear

should be recorded as:

[(80*3) + (70*2)] ÷ 5 = 76

 76.0 lbs.

FLOATS

13. USED?: Record whether floats are used on this

gear by placing an “X” next to the appropriate code:

0 = No.

1 = Yes.

14. DISTANCE BETWEEN: Record, in whole feet,

the average distance along the floatline between floats

used on this gear. This information may be obtained

from the captain.

TIEDOWNS

15. USED?: Record whether tiedowns are used in this

gear by placing an “X” next to the appropriate code:

0 = No.

1 = Yes, all nets.

2 = Yes, but not all nets; record the number of

nets using tiedowns in COMMENTS.

16. LENGTH: Record, to the nearest tenth of a foot,

the average length of the tiedowns used in this gear.

This information may be obtained from the Captain.

SPACE(S) BETWEEN NETS

17. USED?: Record whether there is (are) any continuous space(s) greater than or equal to 2.5 feet

between the nets in this gear by placing an “X” next to

the appropriate code:

0 = No.

1 = Yes, describe the space(s) in

COMMENTS.

18. NUMBER: Record the total number of spaces

used between the nets in this gear.

19. WIDTH: Record, to the nearest foot, the average

width of the space(s) used between the nets in this gear.

Example: A gillnet string has ten nets with 9

spaces. Three of these spaces are approximately 3.5 feet wide and 6 spaces

are approximately 4.5 feet wide. The

average width for these spaces should

be recorded as:

[(3*3.5) + (6*4.5)] ÷9 = (10.5+27) ÷9 = 37.5 ÷9 =

4.2

Round 4.2 to 4 feet.

DROPLINES

20. USED?: Record whether droplines are used in this

gear by placing an “X” next to the appropriate code:
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0 = No.

1 = Yes.

21. LENGTH: Record, in whole feet, the length of

the droplines used in this gear. This length is the distance from the floats (at the water’s surface) to the

nets. This information may be obtained from the captain.

ADDITIONAL WEIGHTS

22. USED?: Record whether any additional weights

are used on the leadline of this gear by placing an “X”

next to the appropriate code:

0 = No.

1 = Yes.

23. WEIGHT: Record, in whole pounds, the total

weight of the additional weights used on the leadline of

this gear. Do not include the weight of the leadline itself.

ANCHOR

24. USED?: Record whether any anchors are used on

this gear by placing an “X” next to the appropriate

code:

0 = No.

1 = Yes.

25. NUMBER: Record the number of anchors used

on this gear.

26. WEIGHT: Record, in whole pounds, the total

weight of the anchor(s) used to hold this gear in place.

This information may be obtained from the captain.

27. WEIGHT - ACTUAL OR ESTIMATED:

Record whether the weight recorded in #26 is an actual

or estimated weight by placing an “X” next to the appropriate code:

1 = Actual.

2 = Estimated.

28. SECURING METHOD(S): Indicate the manner in which this gear is secured by placing an “X”

next to the appropriate code:

1 = None.

2 = Ocean Bottom.

3 = Vessel and Ocean Bottom.

4 = Tied to Vessel Only.

ACTIVE MARINE MAMMAL

DETERRENT DEVICES

An “active” marine mammal deterrent device is a device which emits sound which may be detected by a

marine mammal.

29. USED?: Record whether “active” marine mammal deterrent devices (i.e. pingers) were on this gear

when it was set by placing an “X” next to the appropriate code:

0 = No.

1 = Yes.

30. NUMBER: Record the number of active marine

mammal deterrent devices (i.e. pingers) on the gear

when it was set. This information can be obtained from

the captain if the set is not observed.

31. BRAND: Record the brand of active marine mammal deterrent devices used on this gear. If more than

one brand of active deterrent devices are used, record

the brand of the majority of the active deterrent devices

on the gear. If an equal number of different active deterrent device brands are used, record a dash (-) and

indicate the brands in COMMENTS.

Examples: Dukane.

Airmar.

32. FREQUENCY: Record the frequency of the active marine mammal deterrent devices used on this gear

in kilohertz (kHz). If more than one frequency of active

deterrent device is used, record the frequency of the

majority of the active deterrent devices on the gear. If

an equal number of different frequency active deterrent

devices are used, record the highest frequency used.

Example: 10kHz.

PASSIVE MARINE MAMMAL

DETERRENT DEVICES

A “passive” marine mammal deterrent device is a device which may provide reflection of marine mammal

echolocation signals.

33. USED?: Record whether “passive” marine mam-
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1 5.28 A / E

4 5.25 A / E

1 5.03 A / E

4 5.00 A / E

# NETS MESH SIZE in.

mal deterrent devices were on this gear when it was

set by placing an “X” next to the appropriate code:

0 = No.

1 = Yes.

Example: Net material that is designed to be more

acoustically visible to marine mammals.

34. NUMBER: Record the number of passive marine

mammal deterrent devices on the gear when it was set.

This information can be obtained from the captain if

the set is not observed.

NOTE: If some or all of the nets in the gear

are made from material that is designed

to be more acoustically visible to marine mammals, record the number of

nets within the gear made from this

material.

MESH SIZE

NOTE: Whenever possible complete field #'s

35 and 36. Field #37 may be completed when information for field #'s

35 and 36 is not available. Do not

complete all three fields.

35. NUMBER OF NETS AT EACH MESH SIZE:

Complete the table by recording the number of nets,

and their corresponding mesh size, to the nearest hundredth of an inch. This value may be obtained by measuring a stretched mesh using calipers. This measurement should be taken inside, from knot to knot, in the

direction in which the mesh is hung. See Figure 1 and

Appendix P. Vernier Caliper Instructions for further information. This information may also be obtained from

the captain.

NOTE: If this information is unavailable, complete MESH SIZE RANGE (#37) instead.

NOTE: If this information is obtained from the

captain, make sure the value given is

stretched length, not bar length.

Stretched length is approximately

twice the bar length. Ex: 1.25 in. mesh

bar length, would equal approximately

2.50 in. mesh stretched.

Example: 3 nets at 6.25 inch mesh, 3 nets at 6.50

inch mesh.

36. ACTUAL/ESTIMATED: Indicate whether the

net mesh size(s) recorded in NUMBER OF NETS AT

EACH MESH SIZE (#35) is (are) an actual or estimated measurement(s) by circling the appropriate letter:

A = Actual.

E = Estimated.

NOTE: An actual mesh size measurement is

obtained using calipers. See NUMBER OF NETS AT EACH MESH

SIZE (#35) for measurement instructions. An estimated mesh size measurement is provided by the captain.

NOTE: The observer should obtain at least one

actual measurement per mesh size category, for each unique gear configuration. If the observer is unable to obtain (an) actual measurement(s),

record the reason in COMMENTS.

 Example: The captain states that in a string of

10 nets, 5 are at 5 inches and 5 are at

5.25 inches. Using calipers, the observer should take at least one mesh

size measurement from a net in the 5

MESH MEASUREMENT- Inside Knot to

Knot (Using Calipers)

Figure 1.
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inch mesh size section and at least one

other measurement from a net in the

5.25 inch section.

37. MESH SIZE RANGE: Record, to the nearest

hundredth of an inch, the minimum and maximum mesh

sizes used in this gear. This information may be calculated as described above, or obtained from the captain.

NOTE: Do not complete this field if you have

completed field #35.

38. COLOR: Record the color of the net webbing

used in this gear by placing an “X” next to the appropriate code:

00 = Unknown.

01 = Clear.

02 = White.

03 = Pink.

04 = Black.

05 = Green.

06 = Blue.

07 = Multi-color, record all net webbing colors

on line 38A.

08 = Red.

09 = Orange.

10 = Purple.

98 = Combination, record all net webbing colors

on line 38A.

99 = Other, record the color on line 38A.

NOTE: “Multi-color” = 07, should be used

only if more than 1 color of webbing

is used within one net.

NOTE: “Combination” = 98, should be used

if more than 1 color of net is used

within this gear.

Example: A string of 20 nets, 10 of which are

red and 10 of which are blue would be

coded 98, and “10-red, 10-blue” recorded on line 38A.

COMMENTS

Record any additional information about this gear,

i.e. a description of the space(s) between nets, methods

of setting/hauling the gear. If more room is needed, use

the back of this log, making sure to write “See Back”

on the front of the log. Reference each comment with

its corresponding field name.
Dist Between

Number

01/01/01 OBGGGNMFS FISHERIES OBSERVER PROGRAM OBS/ TRIP ID GILLNET GEAR LOG DATE LAND (mm/yy) GEAR CODE GEAR NUMBER(S) NUMBER OF NETS

D 1 2

AVERAGE NET: USED? NO YES MEASUREMENTS 

# OF NETS MESH SIZE in (CIRCLE ONE) 

LENGTH ______3______ft FLOATS 13 0___ 1___ ___14_______ft 

35 . A / E 3

HEIGHT ___4___.______ft TIE DOWNS 15 0___ 1___ (all nets) Length ___16____.________ft 

2___ (not all nets) . A / E 

MESH COUNT SPACE(S) VERTICAL

_____

5

______

BETWEEN 17 0___ 1___ ____18_________ . A / E NETS 

HANGING Width

_____

19__________ft . A / E 

RATIO __6___/______ 

DROPLINES 20 0 ___ 1 ___ Length ______21_________ft . A / E 

TWINE (CIRCLE ONE) SIZE 7 A / E ADDTIONAL WTS 0 ___ 1 ___ Weight _____23__________lbs . A / E 

8 22 OR 

# STRANDS ____9______ ANCHOR(S) 24 0 ___ 1 ___ Number _____25__________ MESH SIZE RANGE

37 

______.______ - ______.______ NET MATERIAL 10 Weight _____26__________lbs

Unknown 0 ____ (total)Nylon 1 ____ Actual 27 1 ___Other 9 ____ 10A Estimated 2 ___

SECURING METHOD(S) 1 ___ None _________________

FLOATLINE MATERIAL 11 2 ___ Ocean BottomUnknown 0 ___ 28 3 ___ Vessel / Ocean BottomFloating (foam core) 1 ___ 4___ Vessel OnlyTwisted Polypropylene 2 ___

MM DETERRENT DEVICES USD? Other 9 ___ACTIVE 29 0___ 1___ Number ____30_____

_________________ 11A

LEADLINE WEIGHT Brand 31 Frequency 32 kHz____

12___.______ lbs/ net PASSIVE 33 0___ 1___ Number ____34_____

COMMENTS

FloatLine

GEAR

HIG

NET 

Lead

Tie Downs

(diagram for reference o

Water Line

End

Space

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Dist Between

Number

01/01/01 OBGGGNMFS FISHERIES OBSERVER PROGRAM OBS/ TRIP ID GILLNET GEAR LOG DATE LAND (mm/yy) GEAR CODE GEAR NUMBER(S) NUMBER OF NETS

100 1,2,3,4 15

AVERAGE NET: USED? NO YES MEASUREMENTS 

# OF NETS MESH SIZE in (CIRCLE ONE)

LENGTH ___300_______ft FLOATS 0___ 1_X_ ____5_______ft 

15 12 . 00 A / E 

HEIGHT ___10__.__0___ft TIE DOWNS 0___ 1_X_ (all nets) Length _____4___.__0_____ft 

2___ (not all nets) . A / E 

MESH COUNT SPACE(S) VERTICAL

____

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______

BETWEEN 0___ 1_X_ _____14________ . A / E NETS 

HANGING Width

________

3________ft . A / E 

RATIO __1___/__3___ 

DROPLINES 0 _X_ 1 ___ Length _________________ft . A / E 

TWINE (CIRCLE ONE) SIZE 24 A / E ADDTIONAL WTS 0 _X_ 1 ___ Weight _________________lbs . A / E 

OR 

# STRANDS _____1_____ ANCHOR(S) 0 ___ 1 _X_ Number ______2__________ MESH SIZE RANGE

______.______ - ______.______ NET MATERIAL Weight ______100________lbs

Unknown 0 ____ (total)Nylon 1 _X__ Actual 1 ___Other 9 ____ Estimated 2 _X_

SECURING METHOD(S) 1 ___ None _________________

FLOATLINE MATERIAL 2 _X_ Ocean BottomUnknown 0 ___ 3 ___ Vessel / Ocean BottomFloating (foam core) 1 ___ 4 ___ Vessel OnlyTwisted Polypropylene 2 _X_

MM DETERRENT DEVICES USD? Other 9 ___ACTIVE 0 _X_ 1 ___ Number ___________

_________________

LEADLINE WEIGHT Brand Frequency kHz

Number ___________

____

32___.__5___ lbs/ net PASSIVE 0 _X_ 1 ___

COMMENTS

FloatLine

GEAR

HIG

NET 

Lead

Tie Downs

(diagram for reference o

Water Line

End

Space

35
Dist Between

Number

01/01/01 OBGGGNMFS FISHERIES OBSERVER PROGRAM OBS/ TRIP IDGILLNET GEAR LOG DATE LAND (mm/yyGEAR CODE GEAR NUMBER(S) NUMBER OF NETSAVERAGE NET: USED? NO YES MEASUREMENTS 

# OF NETS MESH SIZE in (CIRCLE ON

LENGTH _____________ft FLOATS 0___ 1___ ____________ft 

 .

A / E 

_________.________ft HEIGHT _______.______ft TIE DOWNS 0___ 1___ (all nets) Length

2___ (not all nets) . A / E 

MESH COUNT SPACE(S) VERTICAL

____________

BETWEEN 0___ 1___ _______________ . A / E NETS 

HANGING Width _________________ft . A / E RATIO ______/______ 

DROPLINES 0 ___ 1 ___ Length _________________ft . A / E 

TWINE (CIRCLE ONE) SIZE A / E ADDTIONAL WTS 0 ___ 1 ___ Weight _________________lbs . A / E 

OR 

# STRANDS ___________ ANCHOR(S) 0 ___ 1 ___ Number _________________ MESH SIZE RANGE

______.______ - ______.______ NET MATERIAL Weight _________________lbs

Unknown 0 ____ (total)Nylon 1 ____ Actual 1 ___Other 9 ____ Estimated 2 ___

SECURING METHOD(S) 1 ___ None _________________

FLOATLINE MATERIAL 2 ___ Ocean BottomUnknown 0 ___ 3 ___ Vessel / Ocean BottomFloating (foam core) 1 ___ 4___ Vessel OnlyTwisted Polypropylene 2 ___

MM DETERRENT DEVICES USD? Other 9 ___ACTIVE 0___ 1___ Number ___________

_________________

LEADLINE WEIGHT Brand Frequency kHz

PASSIVE 0___ 1___ Number ___________ lbs/ net _________.______

COMMENTS

FloatLine

GEAR

NET 

Lead

Tie Downs

(diagram for referenc

Water Line

End

Space

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Gillnet Haul Log 12/01/03

GILLNET HAUL LOG

This log contains detailed questions about the setting and hauling of gear, and the haul’s catch. Complete a new log after each hauling of gear. If you feel

that you cannot go on deck for weather related safety

reasons, record as much information on this log as possible (i.e. Header Information, weather, depths, times,

positions, etc.).

The Species Information section of this log should

be used to record catches of groundfish species, debris

and shells according to the sampling protocol being

followed on that particular trip.

Complete Fish Sampling Trips: The observer will

record complete catch data, i.e. both kept and discarded

information, for all hauls on “complete fish sampling”

gillnet trips. All hauls on these trips will be recorded

as observed, and all kept and discarded catch recorded.

In addition, biological sampling of the entire catch will

occur after every haul, with an emphasis placed on

sampling discarded species.

Limited Fish Sampling Trips: The observer will

record only the kept catch for all hauls on “limited fish

sampling” gillnet trips. All hauls on these trips will be

recorded as unobserved as the observer will conduct

marine mammal, sea turtle, and debris haul watches.

In addition, biological sampling of the kept catch will

occur after the last haul only.

For more information, refer to the Fishery Sampling Priority Section of the NEFSC Observer Program

Biosampling Manual.

If any pelagic species (i.e. swordfish, billfish, large

tuna species, sharks, etc.), sturgeons, rays or tagged

fish are caught by the gear, an Individual Animal Log

must be completed to provide information on each animal. This is true for both limited AND complete fish

sampling trips. This Gillnet Haul Log will serve as a

cover sheet for any Individual Animal Log(s) corresponding to this haul that may follow. All marine mammals, sea turtles and sea birds caught by the gear must

be recorded on a Marine Mammal, Sea Turtle, and

Sea Bird Incidental Take Log. See Appendix R. Species List and Corresponding Logs for a list of species

and the log(s) on which to record them.

If there are insufficient lines on one form for all

species caught in this haul, continue listing species on

an additional Gillnet Haul Log, making sure to complete all of the Header Information (A-C) and HAUL

NUMBER (E).

If information is unavailable or unknown to any

question except a “No/Yes” question, record a dash (-)

in the field. If the answer to a “No/Yes” question is

unknown, record a “9” on the line next to the code for

“No” to indicate that a field was not skipped, but the

answer is unknown. If a field relates to a question to

which you previously answered “No”, leave the field

blank.

Become familiar with the following definitions.

DEFINITIONS

Set Begin: First component of gillnet deployed.

Set End: Gillnet secured to anchoring device or completely deployed.

Haul Begin: Hauling equipment put into gear or retrieval of gear commences.

Haul End: Gillnet completely retrieved and aboard

vessel.

INSTRUCTIONS

For instructions on completing fields A-W, refer

to the Common Haul Log Data section of the NEFSC

Observer Program Manual.

1. GEAR NUMBER: Record the gear number used

for this haul as uniquely identified on the appropriate

Gillnet Gear Characteristics Log.

2. MARINE MAMMAL HAUL WATCH?:

Record whether a marine mammal, sea turtle, and debris haul watch is conducted during this haul by placing an “X” next to the appropriate code:

0 = No.

1 = Yes.

NOTE: These watches will be conducted during every haul of a “limited fish sampling” trip.

3. DEPTH, LEADLINE: Record, in whole fathoms, the depth from the surface, at which the leadline

fishes for this haul. This range may be calculated by
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adding the gear dropline length(s) to the net height.

NOTE: If the gear fishes on the bottom, sink

gillnets for example, the value recorded

in this fields should equal WATER

DEPTH (M).

SET/HAUL INFORMATION

Set Information for the next 3 fields (#'s 4, 5 and 6):

If the set is witnessed, record Set BEGIN/END

DATES and BEGIN/END TIMES but not SOAK DURATION. If the set is not witnessed, fill in SOAK

DURATION only.

4. BEGIN/END DATE: Record the month, day, and

year, based on local time, that this set began and ended.

If the setting of the gear is not witnessed do not complete this field, instead, complete SOAK DURATION

(#6). Record the month, day, and year, based on local

time, that this haul began and ended.

5. BEGIN/END TIME: Record the local time, using the 24 hour clock (0000-2359), that this set began

and ended, i.e. when the first component of the gillnet

is deployed (Set Begin) and when the string is secured

to an anchoring device, or completely deployed (Set

End). If the setting of the gear is not witnessed do not

complete this field, instead, complete SOAK DURATION (#6) and record the estimated set times in COMMENTS. Record the local time, using the 24 hour clock

(0000-2359), that this haul began and ended, i.e. when

the hauling equipment is put into gear (Haul Begin), or

retrieval of gear commences and when the gillnet is

completely retrieved and aboard the vessel (Haul End).

NOTE: Record the set times of the majority

of the nets in the string.

6. SOAK DURATION: Record, to the nearest tenth

of an hour, the amount of time that the gear for this

haul is in the water fishing. This is the amount of time

from when the string is secured to an anchoring device,

or completely deployed (Set End), until when the hauling equipment is put into gear or retrieval of gear commences (Haul Begin). Obtain this time from the captain. If the setting of the gear is witnessed do not complete this field, instead, complete SET BEGIN DATES

and TIMES (#'s 4 and 5).

NOTE: Record estimated set times used to

calculate SOAK DURATION in

COMMENTS.

7. END WATER TEMPERATURE: Record, to the

nearest tenth of a degree Fahrenheit, the surface sea

water temperature when this haul ended.

NOTE: If this temperatures is obtained in Celsius, use Appendix Q. Conversion

Tables to convert it to Fahrenheit.

NOTE: Use a “ScoopMaster” thermometer to

obtain this temperature.

NOTE: Especially if an incidental take occurs

in this haul, a HAUL END WATER

TEMPERATURE must be recorded.

8. GEAR CONDITION: Indicate the condition of

the gear at haulback, even if this was the condition of

the gear when set, by recording the most appropriate

two digit code listed below, and in Appendix J. Gear

Condition Codes:

00 = Unknown.

21 = No gear damage, or very few small,

scattered holes.

22 = Small number of torn meshes, not

exceeding 25% of any one net, each net

may be torn slightly.

23 = Less than 50% of the nets have less than

50% of the meshes torn.

24 = 50% or more of the nets have less than

50% of the meshes torn.

25 = Less than 50% of the nets are obstructed

by a large object.

26 = 50% or more of the nets are obstructed by

a large object.

27 = Less than 50% of the nets have 50% or

more of the meshes torn.

28 = 50% or more of the nets have 50% or more

of the meshes torn.

29 = Nets in the string totally balled up.

99 = Other, specify in COMMENTS.

NUMBER OF NETS

9. SET: Record the total number of nets that are

used for this set. This number should agree with the

number recorded in NUMBER OF NETS on the corresponding Gillnet Gear Characteristics Log(s).

10. HAULED: Record the total number of nets that

are hauled back from this set. If a net is partially hauled,
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round this number to the nearest whole net.

Example: If 200 feet of a 300 feet net is hauled

record one net hauled.

NOTE: Record a zero "0" if less than half of

one net of a string is hauled.

11. LOST: Record the total number of nets that are

lost from this set. If this number differs from NUMBER OF NETS SET minus NUMBER OF NETS

HAULED record the reason(s) in COMMENTS.

NUMBER OF MARINE MAMMAL

DETERRENT DEVICES

ACTIVE:

An “active” marine mammal deterrent device is a device which emits sound which may be detected by a

marine mammal.

12. HAULED: Record the number of active marine

mammal deterrent devices (i.e. pingers) on the gear as

it is hauled. This number should agree with the number

recorded in NUMBER OF ACTIVE MARINE MAMMAL DETERRENT DEVICES USED on the corresponding Gillnet Gear Characteristics Log(s).

NOTE: If gear is partially hauled, record the

number of marine mammal deterrent

devices only on the portion of gear

hauled.

NOTE: These numbers should reflect the number of these devices on the gear regardless of whether or not it is believed

these devices are actually working.

Information of this nature should be

recorded in the COMMENTS.

13. LOST: Record the number of active marine mammal deterrent devices (i.e. pingers) lost from this set. If

this number differs from NUMBER OF ACTIVE

MARINE MAMMAL DETERRENT DEVICES

USED minus NUMBER OF ACTIVE MARINE

MAMMAL DETERRENT DEVICES HAULED, then

record the reason(s) in COMMENTS.

NOTE: Do not include devices not seen because gear was partially hauled.

PASSIVE:

A “passive” marine mammal deterrent device is a device which may provide reflection of marine mammal

echolocation signals.

14. HAULED: Record the number of passive marine

mammal deterrent devices on the gear as it is hauled.

This number should agree with the number recorded in

NUMBER OF PASSIVE MARINE MAMMAL DETERRENT DEVICES USED on the corresponding

Gillnet Gear Characteristics Log(s).

Example: Net material that is designed to be more

acoustically visible to marine mammals.

NOTE: If some or all of the nets in the gear

are made from material that is designed

to be more acoustically visible to marine mammals, record the number of

nets within the gear made from this

material.

NOTE: If gear is partially hauled, record the

number of marine mammal deterrent

devices only on the portion of gear

hauled.

15. LOST: Record the number of passive marine mammal deterrent devices lost from this set. If this number

differs from NUMBER OF PASSIVE MARINE

MAMMAL DETERRENT DEVICES USED minus

NUMBER OF PASSIVE MARINE MAMMAL DETERRENT DEVICES HAULED, then record the

reason(s) in COMMENTS.

NOTE: Do not include devices not seen because gear was partially hauled.

16. SET METHOD: Record the method that best describes the manner in which the gear for this haul was

set by placing an “X” next to the appropriate code:

00 = Unknown.

01 = Temperature.

02 = Bottom Contours (i.e. depth).

03 = Compass/ Loran.

04 = Tide/ Current.

05 = Visual (i.e. echosounder, surface feeding).

98 = Mixed, (more than one code applies) record

all set methods on line 16A.

99 = Other, record the set method(s) on line 16A.

COMMENTS

 Record any additional information regarding this

haul, i.e. unusual species caught, levels of bycatch, etc.
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If more room is needed, use the back of this log, making sure to write “See Back” on the front of the log.

Reference each comment with its corresponding field

name.
O

R

OBS/ TRIP ID 

01/01/01 OBGGH, OBHAU, OBSPPNMFS FISHERIES OBSERVER PROGRAM DATE LAND (mm/GILLNET HAUL LOG PAGE # GEAR GEAR HAUL # HAUL OBS? MM WATCH? CATCH? INC TAKE? WEATHER WIND WAVE HEIGHT CODE NUMBER NO 0 ___ NO 0 ___ NO 0 ___ NO 0 ___ CODE SPEED DIRECTION 

YES 1 ___ YES 1 ___ YES 1 ___ YES 1 ___ o

D 1 E F 2 G H I J kn K L ft 

SET INFO DATE AND TIME EST LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) TARGET SPECIES 

mm/dd/yy 24 hours SOAK DUR Station 1 Latitude / Bearing Station 2 Longitude / Bearing 

S BEGIN O E / 4 / 5 : N 

T END 6 NUMBER OF NETS 

 / / : . hrs 

9 WATER TEMP SET HAUL INFO DATE TIME

H BEGIN 

10 A / / : HAULED

U END o 

L / / : 7 . F LOST 11

COMMENTS SET METHOD

1

Unknown 0Temperature 0Bottom Contours 0Compass/ Loran 0Tide/ Current 0

SPECIES CATCH DISP POUNDS DISP WEIGHT SPECIES CATCH DISP POU

NAME CODE K / D CODE D/R A/E NAME CODE K / D 

Q R S T U V W

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OBS/ TRIP ID 

12/01/03 OBGGH, OBHAU, OBSPPNMFS FISHERIES OBSERVER PROGRAM DATE LAND (mm/GILLNET HAUL LOG PAGE # GEAR GEAR HAUL # HAUL OBS? MM WATCH? CATCH? INC TAKE? WEATHER WIND WAVE HEIGHT CODE NUMBER NO 0 ___ NO 0 _X_ NO 0 ___ NO 0 _X_ CODE SPEED DIRECTION 

YES 1 _X_ YES 1 ___ YES 1 _X_ YES 1 ___ o

100 2 2 03 20 kn 45 5 ft 

SET INFO DATE AND TIME EST LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) TARGET SPECIES 

mm/dd/yy 24 hours SOAK DUR Station 1 Latitude / Bearing Station 2 Longitude / Bearing 

S BEGIN MonkfishE / / : 

T END NUMBER OF NETS 

 / / : 72 . 0 hrs 

HAUL INFO DATE TIME WATER TEMP SET

__

15

__

H BEGIN

A 10 / 07 / 01 07 : 54 40 48.3 71 26.8 HAULED

__

15

__

U END o 

L 10 / 07 / 01 09 : 05 54 . 0 F 40 49.4 71 27.5 LOST

__

0

___

COMMENTS SET METHOD

Captain said net was set three days ago. Unknown 0

Temperature 0

Captain tailing smaller monks. Bottom Contours 0

Compass/ Loran 0Tide/ Current 0

SPECIES CATCH DISP POUNDS DISP WEIGHT SPECIES CATCH DISP POU

NAME CODE K / D CODE D/R A/E NAME CODE K / D 

Monkfish (tail) K 59 100 D A Cod K 1Monkfish (liver) K 12 100 D A Sand Dab Fldr. D 1Monkfish K 350 100 R EMonkfish D 24 012 R A

Winter Skate (wings) K 35 100 D E

Little Skate D 100 001 R EJonah Crab D 50 001 R EAmerican Lobster K 7 100 R A

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9960 - 9960 - 9960 - 9960 - 9960 - 9960 - 9960 - 9960 - 

OBS/ TRIP ID 01/01/01 OBGGH, OBHAU, OBSPP

NMFS FISHERIES OBSERVER PROGRAM DATE LAND (mGILLNET HAUL LOG PAGE # GEAR GEAR HAUL # HAUL OBS? MM WATCH? CATCH? INC TAKE? WEATHER WIND WAVE HEIGCODE NUMBER NO 0 ___ NO 0 ___ NO 0 ___ NO 0 ___ CODE SPEED DIRECTION 

YES 1 ___ YES 1 ___ YES 1 ___ YES 1 ___ o

kn 

SET INFO DATE AND TIME EST LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) TARGET SPECIES 

mm/dd/yy 24 hours SOAK DUR Station 1 Latitude / Bearing Station 2 Longitude / Bearing 

S BEGINE / / :

T END NUMBER OF NET

 / / : . hrs 

WATER TEMP SET ______ HAUL INFO DATE TIME

H BEGIN

HAULED

______ A / / :

U END o 

______ L / / : . F LOST

COMMENTS SET METHOD

Unknown Temperature Bottom Contours Compass/ Loran Tide/ Current 

SPECIES CATCH DISP POUNDS DISP WEIGHT SPECIES CATCH DISP P

NAME CODE K / D CODE D/R A/E NAME CODE K / D 

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Alternative Platform Protocols 12/01/03

ALTERNATIVE PLATFORM SAMPLING TRIPS

The Alternative Platform Program utilizes an independent vessel to observe small commercial fishing vessels

in coastal gillnet fisheries that cannot accommodate an observer, to augment conventional observer coverage, or

when observers are unavailable. When observing fishing activities from the alternative platform, there are differences in how the data may be collected. The following protocols will apply to all Alternative Platform observations.

• All fields refer to the commercial vessel that you are watching, i.e. PORT LANDED, dates, times, EQUIPMENT USED, etc. If these fields are not available, document estimated values in the COMMENTS section

whenever possible.

• Gillnet Gear Log: Record gear characteristics only for gear retrievals that are witnessed. Do not record gear

characteristics for gears that may have been hauled prior to the arrival of the alternative platform vessel.

Individual gear characteristics for all gears used may not be available; fill this log out as completely as possible

including any combined information in the COMMENTS section.

• Gillnet Haul Log: If a haul is already in progress when the alternative platform vessel arrives at the fishing

vessel, do not record any information for this haul. Wait until the next haul commences to begin collecting

data and record this information in COMMENTS; i.e. F/V hauled two strings prior to the arrival of the

alternative platform vessel, kept about 100 lbs of spanish mackerel.

• Conduct a Marine Mammal Watch for all hauls. During some trips, it is also possible to obtain complete

catch information, for both kept and discarded species. If the observer determines that this is possible, indicate HAUL OBSERVED? by placing an “X” next to “Yes” (1), and record the complete kept and discard

information in the species section of the haul log.

• Vessel & Trip Log: In the NUMBER OF TRIP HAULS and NUMBER OF UNOBSERVED HAULS fields,

record only the number of hauls that you witness from HAUL BEGIN to HAUL END. Do not include

hauls that the fishing vessel completed prior to the arrival of the alternative platform vessel or partially witnessed hauls. For OBSCON reporting, in the PRIMARY and SECONDARY SPECIES WEIGHTS fields,

include total weights only for hauls that were witnessed from HAUL BEGIN to HAUL END. If possible,

obtain the total pounds landed by the fishing vessel at the dock and record them in COMMENTS.
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Trawl Gear Characteristics Log 12/01/03

TRAWL GEAR CHARACTERISTICS LOG

This log contains detailed questions about the gear

fished. Complete a new log for each uniquely configured gear (as defined below) hauled during a trip. These

unique configurations may be based on changes made

to the length of the headrope, mesh size in the codend,

etc. Any changes in these fields require the completion

of another Trawl Gear Characteristics Log. Do not

use the COMMENTS section to explain these differences among gears. Number each gear configuration

sequentially.

If the gear is set out and hauled more than once

during a trip, do not complete a new Trawl Gear Characteristics Log for the multiple hauls. Rather, record

on the Trawl Haul Log which gear numbers are being

hauled. In addition, record any other information necessary to understand the manner in which the gear was

set/hauled in COMMENTS.

If the vessel has two or more identical gears that

are hauled during the trip, complete only one Trawl

Gear Characteristics Log, and record the consecutively

assigned numbers of all identical gears described in

GEAR NUMBER(S) (#1). See the trawl definitions

below and GEAR NUMBER(S) (#1) for more information on defining and numbering gears.

If information is unavailable or unknown to any

question except a “No/Yes” question, record a dash (-)

in the field. If the answer to a “No/Yes” question is

unknown, record a “9” on the line next to the code for

"No" to indicate that the field was not skipped, but the

answer is unknown. If a field relates to a question to

which you previously answered “No”, leave the field

blank.

Become familiar with the following definitions.

DEFINITIONS

Otter Trawl: A device constructed of twine webbing

so that when fully assembled and rigged, it will

take the shape of a huge funnel while being towed.

To spread the mouth so that it will cover the

largest possible area, each wing is fastened to a

trawl “door”. Each door is fitted with chains to be

attached to a towing cable from the trawling

vessel. The resistance of the water to the forward motion of the doors, as they are towed at

different angles, forces them to pull in opposite

directions and thus keep the mouth of the net open.

Square: The section of netting fitted between the top

body and the two top wings so that it partially

overhangs the FOOTROPE.

Top Wings: Two sections of netting usually shaped

diagonally opposite to one another to form the

upper mouth of the trawl. The HEADROPE is

attached from one top wing end to the other, along

the diagonal flymesh edges and across the bosom

or center part of the square.

Lower Wings: Two narrow sections of netting fitted

between the lower belly and the top wings to form

the lower lip of the trawl net. The FOOTROPE is

attached from one wing end to the other, along the

flymesh edges and across the lower belly bosom

meshes. The lower wings are subject to the most

abrasion, and consequently they are the sections

which have to be continually repaired or replaced

when working rough ground.

Codend: Two rectangular pieces of netting made

with heavy twine. The top edges are joined to the

narrow end of the bellies, the selvedges are laced

together and a codline or codend clip is woven

through the lower meshes for securing the section

into a bag where the fish are held until released

onboard the trawler.

The codend is the section of a trawl net most often

affected by mesh size regulations. The size of the

codend depends on the species being targeted and

regulations.

Codend Liner: A section of small mesh net sewn

into the inside of the codend bag. The purpose of

which is to restrict the escapement of smaller

species, i.e. squid.

Codend Strengthener: Any material attached to the

outside of the codend bag to prevent a full codend

from bursting when it is being lifted aboard. This

material may be in the form of strengthening

ropes, which are attached lengthwise and/or

circumferentially to restrict stretching of the

codend, or a strengthening/lifting bag, which is a

cylinder of netting surrounding the codend. A

strengthening bag may also be considered chaffing

gear.
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0 = No.

1 = Yes.

3. WEIGHT: Record, in whole kilograms, the weight

of one door used with this gear. This information may

be obtained from the captain.

CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL

4. TYPE: Record the type of construction material

used in the body of the net (excluding the codend) and

the codend by placing an “X” next to the appropriate

code:

00 = Unknown.

01 = Nylon.

02 = Poly.

03 = Kevlar®.

04 = Spectra®.

05 = Tenex®.

06 = Nomex®.

98 = Combination, record all construction

material types on line 4A.

99 = Other, record the construction material type

on line 4A.

LENGTH MEASUREMENTS

5. HEADROPE: Record, in whole feet, the length

of the rope along the top of the net. This information

may be obtained from the captain. See Figure 1 .

6. FOOTROPE/SWEEP: Record, in whole feet, the

length of the rope along the bottom of the net. This

information may be obtained from the captain. See

Figure 1.

7. GROUND CABLE: Record, in whole feet, the

length of the wire connecting the bridles and the back

strap. This information may be obtained from the captain. See Figure 1.

FISHING CIRCLE

8. NUMBER OF MESHES: Record the number of

meshes in the fishing circle. This information may be

obtained from the captain. See Figure 6 for the location of the fishing circle.

Fishing Circle: The section of the net located

behind the wings and before the belly. It is the

area which creates the largest opening in the net.

Headrope: The line, generally of fiber rope or steel

wire rope, which fits along the top wings and

center part of the square to form the upper lip of

the otter trawl.

Fish Outlet: Used in conjunction with an excluder

device in order to provide an opening in the net to

facilitate escape of fish, sea turtles, etc.

Gear: A trawl, commonly referred to as “the net”.

This includes ground cables, headrope, footrope,

floats, weights, netting and any attached equipment.

INSTRUCTIONS

For instructions on completing the Header Fields

A, B and D refer to the Common Haul Log Data section of the NEFSC Observer Program Manual.

1. GEAR NUMBER(S): Record the number(s) assigned to each uniquely configured gear hauled and for

which characteristics are described. See the definition of gear in the introduction.

NOTE: If two or more identical gears are used,

assign consecutive numbers to each

gear and record all of these numbers

on one Trawl Gear Characteristics

Log. Only one Trawl Gear Characteristics Log is needed to record the

characteristics and assigned numbers

for all identical gears used.

Example: The first gear is “1”, and its characteristics will be recorded on one Trawl

Gear Characteristics Log. Two other

nets are used during the trip. These

differ from #1, but are identical to each

other. They are “2” and “3”, and their

characteristics are recorded on a second Trawl Gear Characteristics Log.

DOORS

2. USED?: Record whether doors are used with this

gear by placing an “X” next to the appropriate code

(see Figure 1):
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9. MESH SIZE: Record, to the nearest tenth of an

inch, a randomly selected inside mesh measurement

from the fishing circle. This information may be obtained from the captain. See Figure 2.

used on a ground gear piece,

record the type of the LARGEST

piece of gear used. This is not always the longest piece.

Example: If the sweep has 80 feet of 1 inch

wire, 25 feet of 3 inch rubber cookies

and 15 feet of 5 inch rollers, record

“Roller” (5) for SWEEP GROUND

GEAR TYPE. See Figure 4.

GROUND GEAR

10. TYPE: Record the type of gear making up the

ground cable, the bridles/legs, and the sweep by placing an “X” next to the appropriate code (see Figures 1,

3 and 4):

0 = Unknown.

1 = Chain.

2 = Cable/Wire.

3 = Wrapped Cable.

4 = Rock Hopper.

5 = Roller.

6 = Rubber Cookie.

7 = Bobbin (Half Round).

8 = None.

9 = Other, record the ground gear type on line

10A.

NOTE: If more than one type of gear is

Figure 3. Doors, gound cable, bridles, headrope, and

 footrope.

Figure 1. Doors, ground cable, bridles, footrope, and

headrope.

BACK STRAP

Figure 4. Types of sweeps.

CHAIN

CHAIN

ROLLER

RUBBER COOKIE

FLOATS

11. NUMBER: Record the total number of floats attached to the headrope.

12. SIZE: Record the diameter, in whole inches, of

the majority of floats attached to the headrope.

CODEND

13. HUNG: Record the hanging configuration of the

codend by placing an “X” next to the appropriate code:

0 = Unknown.

1 = Diamond (see Figure 5).

2 = Square (see Figure 5).

Figure 2.

MESH MEASUREMENT- Inside Knot to Knot

(Using Calipers)
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3 = Square, Wrapped.

8 = Combination, record the hanging

configuration in COMMENTS.

NOTE: If the codend is wrapped, this is considered chaffing gear. Be sure to

record "Yes" (1) for CHAFFING

GEAR USED (#19).

NOTE: See Figure 6 for the location of the

codend.

15. MESH SIZE: Record, in whole millimeters, ten

randomly selected inside mesh measurements from the

codend. These measurements should be taken inside

from knot to knot, in the direction in which the mesh is

hung. Use calipers for these measurements. See Figure

2 and Appendix P. Vernier Caliper Instructions for further information.

NOTE: These measurements are not bar

lengths.

16. LINER USED?: Record whether a liner is used

inside the net’s codend by placing an “X” next to the

appropriate code:

0 = No.

1 = Yes.

NOTE: See the gear definitions in the introduction.

17. MESH SIZE: Record, in whole millimeters, a

randomly selected inside mesh measurement from the

liner in the codend. Use calipers for this measurement.

See Figure 2 and Appendix P. Vernier Caliper Instructions for further information.

18. STRENGTHENER USED?: Record whether

strengthener material is used in the codend of this net

by placing an “X” next to the appropriate code:

0 = No.

1 = Yes.

NOTE: See the gear definitions in the introduction.

19. CHAFFING GEAR USED?: Record whether

chaffing gear is used on the codend by placing an “X”

next to the appropriate code:

0 = No.

1 = Yes.

NOTE: A codend in which the meshes are

"wrapped" is considered to have chaffing gear.

A codend with a strengthening bag is

also considered to have chaffing gear.

GEAR MOUNTED ELECTRONICS

20. USED?: Record whether any transducers are used

on this gear by placing an “X” next to the appropriate

code:

0 = No.

14. TWINE TYPE: Record whether the twine used

in the codend is single or double stranded by placing an

“X” next to the appropriate code:

1 = Single.

2 = Double.

Figure 5. Mesh hanging patterns.

MESH HUNG DIAMOND

MESH HUNG SQUARE

Figure 6. The sections of netting

that make a trawl.

FISHING CIRCLE

(Darkened area)
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1 = Yes.

21. NUMBER OF TRANSDUCERS: Record the

number of transducers used on this gear.

22. TYPE: Record the type of transducer used on this

gear by placing an “X” next to the appropriate code:

0 = Unknown.

1 = Wired.

2 = Wireless.

23. BRAND: Record the brand of transducers used

on this gear by placing an “X” next to the appropriate

code:

0 = Unknown.

1 = Furuno®.

2 = Simrad®.

9 = Other, record the transducer brand on line

23A.

24. LOCATION: Record the location of transducers

used on this gear by placing an “X” next to the appropriate code (see Figures 1 and 6):

0 = Unknown.

1 = Headrope.

2 = Wings.

3 = Footrope.

4 = Headrope and Footrope.

8 = Other Combination, record all transducer

locations on line 24A.

9 = Other, record the transducer location on

line 24A.

25. NUMBER OF RECEIVERS: Record the total

number of receivers used on this vessel for the

transducer(s).

EXCLUDER/SEPARATOR DEVICE

26. USED?: Record whether an excluder or separator device is used on this gear by placing an “X” next

to the appropriate code (see Figure 7):

0 = No.

1 = Yes.

27. TYPE: Record the type of excluder or separator

device used on this gear by placing an “X” next to the

appropriate code:

0 = Unknown.

1 = Nordmore Grate (see Figure 7).

2 = T.E.D. (see Figure 8).

3 = Separator Panel.

4 = Guiding Device, i.e., a funnel or "flap" (see

Figure 7).

5 = Raised Footrope.

8 = Combination, record all excluder/separator

device types on line 27A.

9 = Other, record the excluder/separator device

type on line 27A.

NOTE: For Nordmore grates, record whether

the outlet is on the top or bottom in

COMMENTS.

FISH OUTLET

28. USED?: Record whether a fish outlet is used on

this gear by placing an “X” next to the appropriate

code (see Figure 7):

0 = No.

1 = Yes.

29. LENGTH: Record, in whole inches, the length of

the fish outlet from the front to the back of the net.

NOTE: If the outlet shape is triangular, record

the length of the side of the triangle,

which runs from the front to the back

of the net.

30. WIDTH: Record, in whole inches, the width of

the fish outlet from side to side of the net.

NOTE: If the outlet shape is triangular, record

the length of the side of the triangle

which runs from side-to-side in the net.

31. SHAPE: Record the shape of the fish outlet by

placing an “X” next to the appropriate code:

00 = Unknown.

01 = Rectangular.

06 = Square.

07 = Diamond.

08 = Triangular.

99 = Other, record the fish outlet shape on line

31A.

32. LOCATION: Record the location of the fish outlet used on this gear by placing an “X” next to the appropriate code:
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0 = Unknown.

1 = Top.

2 = Bottom.

3 = Side.

8 = Combination, record all fish outlet

locations on line 32A.

9 = Other, record the fish outlet location on line

32A.

COMMENTS

Record any additional information about this gear,

i.e., unusual arrangements of the gear, whether the

Nordmore Grate outlet is on the top or bottom, etc. If

more room is needed, use the back of this log, making

sure to write “See Back” on the front of the log. Reference each comment with its corresponding field name.

If net name and/or manufacturer is known, record

this information in COMMENTS.

Figure 7. Funnel, Nordmore grate, and fish outlet.

Diagram illustrates:

• funnel guiding device

• Nordmore grate

• Fish outlet:

Triangular

Located on top of net

FUNNEL

GRATE

FISH OUTLET

Figure 8. Trawl net with a

Turtle Excluder Device (TED).
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ELECTRONICS 

1 TYPE 4 NET BODY CODEND Headrope 5 ________ft HUNG 13 U

Unknown 00

___ ___

Unknown 0 ___ USED ? 20

GEAR CODE Nylon 01 ___ ___ Footrope/Sweep 6 ________ft Diamond 1 ___ NO 0 ___ T

Poly 02 ___ ___ Square 2 ___ YES 1 ___ U

D Kevlar® 03

___ ___

Ground Cable 7 ________ft Square, Wrapped 3 ___ N

Spectra® 04 ___ ___ Combination 8 ___ NUMBER OF 21 T

DOORS USED? Tenex® 05

___ ___

FISHING CIRCLE TRANSDUCERS S

2 Nomex® 06

___ ___

TWINE TYPE 14 G

NO 0 ___ YES 1 ___ Combination 98 ___ ___ # MESHES 8 ________ Single 1 ___ _______ R

Other 99

___ ___

Double 2 ___ TYPE 22 C

WEIGHT OF ONE DOOR MESH SIZE 9 ___.____in Unknown 0 ___ O

3 _______________ 4A

_______________

Wired 1 ___ 

___________________kg Wireless 2 ___COMMENTS GROUND GEAR MESH SIZE mm F

15 BRAND 23 U

TYPE 10 GROUND CABLE BRIDLE/ LEG SWEEP 

_______ _______

Unknown 0 ___

Unknown 0

___ ___ ___

Furuno® 1 ___ L

Chain 1

___ ___ ___ _______ _______

Simrad® 2 ___

Cable / Wire 2

___ ___ ___

Other 9 ___ W

Wrapped Cable 3 ___ ___ ___ _______ _______Rock Hopper 4 ___ ___ ___ 23A SRoller 5

___ ___ ___ _______ _______

U

Rubber Cookie 6

___ ___ ___

LOCATION 24 R

Bobbin 7

___ ___ ___ _______ _______

Unknown 0 ___ S

None 8

___ ___ ___ Headrope 1 ___ D

Other 9

___ ___ ___

LINER USED? 16 Wings 2 ___ TNO 0 ___ Footrope 3 ___ O

10A YES 1 ___ Headrope &

17 Footrope 4 ___ 

FLOATS MESH SIZE ________mm Other Combo 8 ___ L

Other 9 ___ U

Number 11 USED? T

24A B

Diameter 12 in STRENGTHENER 18 S

 NO 0 ___ YES 1 ___ C

# OF RECEIVERS O

CHAFFING GEAR 19

 NO 0 ___ YES 1 ___ 25 

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ELECTRONICS

1 TYPE NET BODY CODEND Headrope ___60___ft HUNG U

Unknown 00

___ ___

Unknown 0 ___ USED ?

GEAR CODE Nylon 01 ___ ___ Footrope/Sweep ___72___ft Diamond 1 _X_ NO 0 _X_ T

Poly 02 _X_ _X_ Square 2 ___ YES 1 ___ U

050 Kevlar® 03

___ ___

Ground Cable

__

500___ft Square, Wrapped 3 ___ N

Spectra® 04 ___ ___ Combination 8 ___ NUMBER OF T

DOORS USED? Tenex® 05

___ ___

FISHING CIRCLE TRANSDUCERS S

Nomex® 06

___ ___

TWINE TYPE G

NO 0 ___ YES 1 _X_ Combination 98 ___ ___ # MESHES ___480___ Single 1 ___ _______ R

Other 99

___ ___

Double 2 _X_ TYPE C

WEIGHT OF ONE DOOR MESH SIZE

_

5_._0__in Unknown 0 ___ O

 _______________ _______________ Wired 1 ___

________

900________kg Wireless 2 ___

COMMENTS GROUND GEAR MESH SIZE mm F

BRAND U

TYPE GROUND CABLE BRIDLE/ LEG SWEEP

__

128

_ __

133

_

Unknown 0 ___

Unknown 0

___ ___ ___

Furuno® 1 ___ L

Doors are 1980 lbs each. Chain 1

___ ___ ___ __

128

_ __

133

_

Simrad® 2 ___

Cable / Wire 2

_

X

_ ___ ___

Other 9 ___ W

Captain called this his Fluke Net. Wrapped Cable 3 ___ ___ ___ __133_ __134_

Rock Hopper 4 ___ ___ ___ SRoller 5

___ ___ ___ __

128

_ __

134

_

U

Rubber Cookie 6

___ _

X

_ _

X

_

LOCATION R

Bobbin 7

___ ___ ___ __

127

_ __

127

_

Unknown 0 ___ S

None 8

___ ___ ___ Headrope 1 ___ D

Other 9

___ ___ ___

LINER USED? Wings 2 ___ TNO 0 _X_ Footrope 3 ___ OYES 1 ___ Headrope &

 Footrope 4 ___

FLOATS MESH SIZE ________mm Other Combo 8 ___ L

Other 9 ___ U

Number 15 USED? T

B

Diameter 8 in STRENGTHENER S

 NO 0 _X_ YES 1 ___ C

# OF RECEIVERS O

CHAFFING GEAR

 NO 0 ___ YES 1 _X_

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ELECTRONICS

TYPE NET BODY CODEND Headrope ________ft HUNG Unknown 00

___ ___

Unknown 0 ___ USED ?

GEAR CODE Nylon 01 ___ ___ Footrope/Sweep ________ft Diamond 1 ___ NO 0 ___ 

Poly 02 ___ ___ Square 2 ___ YES 1 ___ Kevlar® 03

___ ___

Ground Cable ________ft Square, Wrapped 3 ___ 

Spectra® 04 ___ ___ Combination 8 ___ NUMBER OF 

DOORS USED? Tenex® 05

___ ___

FISHING CIRCLE TRANSDUCERS 

Nomex® 06

___ ___

TWINE TYPE 

NO 0 ___ YES 1 ___ Combination 98 ___ ___ # MESHES ________ Single 1 ___ _______ 

Other 99

___ ___

Double 2 ___ TYPE 

WEIGHT OF ONE DOOR MESH SIZE ___.____in Unknown 0 ___ 

__________________ _______________

Wired 1 ___ 

___________________kg Wireless 2 ___COMMENTS GROUND GEAR MESH SIZE mm 

BRAND 

TYPE GROUND CABLE BRIDLE/ LEG SWEEP

_______ _______

Unknown 0 ___

Unknown 0

___ ___ ___

Furuno® 1 ___ 

Chain 1

___ ___ ___ _______ _______

Simrad® 2 ___

Cable / Wire 2

___ ___ ___

Other 9 ___ 

Wrapped Cable 3 ___ ___ ___ _______ _______Rock Hopper 4 ___ ___ ___ ______________Roller 5

___ ___ ___ _______ _______

Rubber Cookie 6

___ ___ ___

LOCATION 

Bobbin 7

___ ___ ___ _______ _______

Unknown 0 ___ 

None 8

___ ___ ___ Headrope 1 ___ 

Other 9

___ ___ ___

LINER USED? Wings 2 ___ NO 0 ___ Footrope 3 ___ 

_______________ _______________ _______________

YES 1 ___ Headrope &

 Footrope 4 ___ 

FLOATS MESH SIZE ________mm Other Combo 8 ___ 

Other 9 ___ 

Number USED? 

______________

Diameter in STRENGTHENER 

 NO 0 ___ YES 1 ___ 

# OF RECEIVERS 

CHAFFING GEAR

 NO 0 ___ YES 1 ___ ______________

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PAIR TRAWL GEAR CHARACTERISTICS LOG

This log contains detailed questions about the gear

fished. Complete a new log for each uniquely configured gear (as defined below) hauled during a trip. These

unique configurations may be based on changes made

to the length of the headrope, mesh size in the codend,

etc. Any changes in these fields require the completion

of another Pair Trawl Gear Characteristics Log. Do

not use the COMMENTS section to explain these differences between gears. Number each gear configuration sequentially.

If the gear is set out and hauled more than once

during a trip, do not complete a new Pair Trawl Gear

Characteristics Log for the multiple hauls. Rather,

record on the Trawl Haul Log which gear numbers are

being hauled. In addition, record any other information necessary to understand the manner in which the

gear was set/hauled in COMMENTS.

If the vessel has two or more identical gears which

are hauled during the trip, complete only one Pair Trawl

Gear Characteristics Log and record the consecutively

assigned numbers of all identical gears described in

GEAR NUMBER(S) (#1). See the pair trawl definitions below and GEAR NUMBER(S) (#1) for more

information on defining and numbering gears.

If information is unavailable or unknown to any

question except a “No/Yes” question, record a dash (-)

in the field. If the answer to a “No/Yes” question is

unknown, record a “9” on the line next to the code for

“No” to indicate that the field was not skipped, but the

answer is unknown. If a field relates to a question to

which you previously answered “No”, leave the field

blank.

Become familiar with the following definitions.

DEFINITIONS

Pair Trawl: Two vessels towing a single net. The

spread and depth of the net is controlled by adjusting the speed of the boats and the distance between

them.

 See Figure 1.

Codend: Two rectangular pieces of netting made with

heavy twine. The top edges are joined to the narrow end of the bellies, the selvedges are laced together, and a “codline” or codend clip is woven

through the lower meshes for securing the section

into a bag where the fish are held until released

onboard the trawler.

Fishing Circle: The section of the net located behind

the wings and before the belly. It is the area which

creates the largest opening in the net. See Figure

10.

Headrope: The line, generally of fiber rope or steel

wire rope, which fits along the top wings and center

part of the square to form the upper lip of the pair

trawl.

Fish Outlet: Used in conjunction with an excluder

device in order to provide an opening in the net to

facilitate escape of fish, sea turtles, etc. See Figure

11.

Blowout: Generally made with a lighter material than

the rest of the net, these net sections are used for

maintaining the net’s shape and stability as it is pulled

through the water. See Figure 4.

Gear: A trawl, commonly referred to as “the net”.

This includes the headrope, footrope, floats, weights,

netting and any other attached equipment.

INSTRUCTIONS

For instructions on completing the Header fields

A, B and D refer to the Common Haul Log Data section of the NEFSC Observer Program Manual.

Figure 1. Small boats pair trawling in mid-water.
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GEAR INFORMATION

1. GEAR NUMBER(S): Record the consecutive

number(s) assigned to each uniquely configured gear

hauled and for which characteristics are described. See

the definition of gear in the introduction.

NOTE: If two or more identical gears are used,

assign consecutive numbers to each

gear and record all of these numbers

on one Pair Trawl Gear Characteristics Log. Only one Pair Trawl Gear

Characteristics Log is needed to record

the characteristics and assigned numbers for all identical gears used.

Example: The first uniquely configured gear is

“1”, and its characteristics will be recorded on one Pair Trawl Gear Characteristics Log. One other net is used

during the trip. It differs from #1 so it

is “2”, and its characteristics are recorded on a second Pair Trawl Gear

Characteristics Log.

2. NET NAME: Record the common name of the

net. If it does not have a common name, record the

manufacturer’s name and any other available means of

identification.

Examples: Shuman 58 X 54cm Midwater.

Drezen Pelagique 133.8 X 18m.

3. NET BUILDER: Record the name of the company or individual who made this net.

Example: Shuman.

4. YEAR NET MADE: Record the four digit year

the net was made.

Example: 2000.

5. GEAR FISHED: Record how this gear is fished

by placing an “X” next to the appropriate code:

0 = Unknown.

1 = Pelagic, or in the water column, with the

net never coming in contact with the

seabed.

2 = Semi-pelagic, or in the water column, with

the net seldom coming in contact with the

seabed.

3 = Bottom, or with the net constantly in

contact with the seabed.

9 = Other, record how the gear is fished on

line 5A.

NET

6. CONSTRUCTION: Record the type of net construction (see Figure 2) used in the forward portion of

the net by placing an “X” next to the appropriate code:

0 = Unknown.

1 = Rope/Large Mesh.

2 = Parallel Rope Trawl.

9 = Other, record the net type on line 6A.

7. DESIGN: Record the construction design of this

net by placing an “X” next to the appropriate code:

0 = Unknown.

1 = 2 Seam.

2 = 4 Seam, Equal Panels.

3 = 4 Seam, Unequal Panels.

9 = Other, record the net construction design

on line 7A.

NOTE: See Figure 3 for illustrations of net

designs.

8. MINIMUM MESH SIZE: Record, to the nearest tenth of an inch, the minimum inside mesh measurement in this net (not including the codend). This

information may be obtained from the captain.

9. MAXIMUM MESH SIZE: Record, to the nearest tenth of an inch, the maximum inside mesh meaFigure 2. Four-seam mid-water trawls with forepart of (a)

parallel ropes, or (b) large mesh size,

to decrease water resistance.

A.

B.
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surement in this net (typically found in the forward section of the net). This information may be obtained from

the captain.

1 = Yes.

11. WEIGHT: Record, in whole pounds, the total

poundage of all weights used on this gear. This information may be obtained from the captain.

12. WEIGHT - ACTUAL OR ESTIMATED:

Record whether the weight recorded in #11 is an actual

or estimated weight by placing an “X” next to the appropriate code:

1 = Actual.

2 = Estimated.

CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL

13. TYPE: Record the type of construction material

used in the body of the net (not including the codend)

and the codend by placing an “X” next to the appropriate code:

00 = Unknown.

01 = Nylon.

02 = Poly.

03 = Kevlar®.

04 = Spectra®.

05 = Tenex®.

06 = Nomex®.

98 = Combination, record all construction

material types on line 13A.

99 = Other, record the construction material type

on line 13A.

BUOYANCY/RELEASE DEVICES

14. FLOATS USED?: Record whether floats are used

on this gear by placing an “X” next to the appropriate

code:

0 = No.

1 = Yes.

15. BLOWOUT USED?: Record whether a “blowout” section (see Figure 4 ) is used in this gear by placing an “X” next to the appropriate code:

0 = No.

1 = Yes. WEIGHTS

10. USED?: Record whether weights are used on this

gear by placing an “X” next to the appropriate code:

0 = No.

side = side= top = bottom

A pelagic trawl with two seams

A pelagic trawl with four seams

A 4-seam net with equal

panels

A 4-seam net with unequal panels

side = side

top = bottom

side = top/bottom

Figure 3. Illustrations of net designs.

Shaded areas indicate side panels
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16. KITE USED?: Record whether a kite(s) (see

Figure 5 ) is (are) used in this net by placing an “X”

next to the appropriate code:

0 = No.

1 = Yes.

KITE PANEL

17. NUMBER: Record the total number of panels

used in a kite in this net.

18. LENGTH: Record, in whole inches, the average

length of the panels used in a kite in this net. This

measurement will be taken along the edge of the panel

which is perpendicular to the headrope. See Figure 6.

19. WIDTH: Record, in whole inches, the average

width of the panels used in a kite in this net. This

measurement will be taken along the edge of the panel

which is parallel to the headrope. See Figure 6.

LENGTH MEASUREMENTS

20. HEADROPE: Record, in whole feet, the length

of the rope along the top of the net. This information

may be obtained from the captain. See Figure 7.

21. FOOTROPE/SWEEP: Record, in whole feet,

the length of the rope along the bottom of the net. This

information may be obtained from the captain. See

Figure 7.

22. TOP BRIDLE: Record, in whole fathoms, the

length of the top bridle. This information may be obtained from the captain. See Figure 9.

23. WING BRIDLE: Record, in whole fathoms, the

length of a wing bridle. This information may be obtained from the captain. See Figure 9.

Figure 4. Blowout panel.

Figure 5. Kite attached to headrope

of a pelagic trawl.

Width

Length

Figure 6. Kite panel measurements .

Headrope

Footrope

Figure 7. Four seam pelagic pair trawl showing

headrope and footrope.
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24. BOTTOM BRIDLE: Record, in whole fathoms, the length of a bottom bridle. This information

may be obtained from the captain. See Figure 9.

BRIDLES

25. BRIDLES PER WARP: Record the number of

bridles attached to each warp. This information may

be obtained by reviewing the net plans or from the

captain. See Figures 8 and 9.

26. BRIDLES PER SIDE: Record the number of

wings or bridles found on one side (left or right) of the

net. See Figures 8 and 9.

27. WARPS PER BOAT: Record the number of

warps fished by each boat. See Figures 8 and 9.

FISHING CIRCLE

28. NUMBER OF MESHES: Record the number

of meshes in the fishing circle. This information may

be obtained from the captain. Do not include the

meshes in the gore. See the definition of fishing circle

in the introduction and Figure 10.

NOTE: The Shuman pelagic nets generally

have no gore meshes. The “French”

net may have up to 20% in the gore

meshes.

29. MESH SIZE: Record, in whole centimeters, the

predominant inside mesh measurement from the fishing circle. This information may be obtained from the

captain. See the definition of fishing circle in the introduction and Figure 10.

NOTE: See Figure 2 in the Otter Trawl Gear

Characteristics Log Instructions for an

illustration of mesh measurement.

Figure 9. Pair trawl rigging designs showing bridles.

Single warp to Vessel "A"

Top bridle

Top bridle

Bottom bridle

Bottom bridle

Two warps to Vessel "B"

Two warps to Vessel "A"

Basic four-net panel

Top

Side

Bottom

Top wing

Side wing

Side

wing

Bottom wing

Wing bridle

Wing bridle

Wing bridle

Wing bridle

Wing bridle

Wing bridle

Wing bridle

Bottom

Top

Side

Top wing

Side wing

Side wing

Bottom wing

Two warps to Each Vessel

One warp to Each Vessel

Single warp to Vessel "B"

Top view

Trawl Width

140-160 ft Trawl

Bridles

Warps

Vessel Separation

1/10 to 1/8 mi

Figure 8. Typical tuna pair trawling configuration.
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CODEND

30. HUNG: Record the hanging configuration of the

codend by placing an “X” next to the appropriate code:

0 = Unknown.

1 = Diamond.

2 = Square.

3 = Square, Wrapped.

8 = Combination, record the hanging

configuration in COMMENTS.

NOTE: If the codend is wrapped, this is considered chaffing gear. Be sure to

record “Yes” (1) for CHAFFING

GEAR USED (#36).

NOTE: See Figure 10 for the location of the

codend, and Figure 2 in the Otter

Trawl Gear Characteristics Log Instructions for an illustration of diamond and square hanging configurations.

31. TWINE TYPE: Record whether the twine used

in the codend is single or double stranded by placing an

“X” next to the appropriate code:

1 = Single.

2 = Double.

32. MESH SIZE: Record, in whole millimeters, ten

randomly selected inside mesh measurements from the

codend. These measurements should be taken inside

from knot to knot, in the direction in which the mesh is

hung. Use calipers for these measurements.

NOTE: These measurements are not bar

lengths.

NOTE: See Figure 2 in the Otter Trawl Gear

Characteristics Log instructions for an

illustration of mesh measurement. See

also Appendix P. Vernier Caliper Instructions for further information.

33. LINER USED?: Record whether a liner is used

in the net’s codend by placing an “X” next to the appropriate code:

0 = No.

1 = Yes.

34. MESH SIZE: Record, in whole millimeters, a

randomly selected inside mesh measurement from the

liner in the codend. Use calipers for this measurement.

NOTE: See Figure 2 in the Otter Trawl Gear

Characteristics Log for an illustration

of mesh measurement. See also Appendix P. Vernier Caliper Instructions

for further information.

35. STRENGTHENER USED?: Record whether

strengthener material is used in the codend of this net

by placing an “X” next to the appropriate code:

0 = No.

1 = Yes.

36. CHAFFING GEAR USED?: Record whether

chaffing gear is used on the codend by placing an “X”

next to the appropriate code:

0 = No.

1 = Yes.

NOTE: A codend in which the meshes are

“wrapped” is considered to have chaffing gear.

GEAR MOUNTED ELECTRONICS

37. USED?: Record whether any transducers are used

on this gear by placing an “X” next to the appropriate

code:

0 = No.

1 = Yes.

38. NUMBER OF TRANSDUCERS: Record the

number of transducers used on this gear.

39. TYPE: Record the type of transducer used on this

gear by placing an “X” next to the appropriate code:

0 = Unknown.

1 = Wired.

Figure 10. The sections of netting

that make a trawl.

FISHING CIRCLE

(Darkened area)
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2 = Wireless.

40. BRAND: Record the brand of transducers used

on this gear by placing an “X” next to the appropriate

code:

0 = Unknown.

1 = Furuno®.

2 = Simrad®.

9 = Other, record the transducer brand on line

40A.

41. LOCATION: Record the location of transducers

used on this gear by placing an “X” next to the appropriate code:

0 = Unknown.

1 = Headrope.

2 = Wings.

3 = Footrope.

4 = Headrope and Footrope.

8 = Other Combination, record the transducer

locations on line 41A .

9 = Other, record the transducer location on

line 41A.

42. NUMBER OF RECEIVERS: Record the total

number of receivers used on both vessels for the

transducer(s).

EXCLUDER/SEPARATOR DEVICE

43. USED?: Record whether an excluder or separator device (see Figure 11) is used on this gear by placing an “X” next to the appropriate code:

0 = No.

1 = Yes.

44. TYPE: Record the type of excluder or separator

device used on this gear by placing an “X” next to the

appropriate code:

0 = Unknown.

1 = Nordmore Grate (see Figure 11).

2 = T.E.D.

3 = Separator Panel.

4 = Guiding Device, i.e. a funnel or “flap” (see

Figure 10 and 11).

8 = Combination, record all excluder/separator

device types on line 44A (see Figure 11).

9 = Other, record the excluder/separator device

type on line 44A.

FISH OUTLET

45. USED?: Record whether a fish outlet (see Figure

11) is used on this gear by placing an “X” next to the

appropriate code:

0 = No.

1 = Yes.

46. LENGTH: Record, in whole inches, the length of

the fish outlet from the front to the back of the net.

NOTE: If the outlet shape is triangular, record

the length of the side of the triangle

which runs from the front to back of

the net.

47. WIDTH: Record, in whole inches, the width of

the fish outlet from side to side of the net.

NOTE: If the outlet shape is triangular, record

the length of the side of the triangle

which runs from side-to-side in the net.

48. SHAPE: Record the shape of the fish outlet by

placing an “X” next to the appropriate code:

00 = Unknown.

01 = Rectangular.

06 = Square.

07 = Diamond.

08 = Triangular.

99 = Other, record the fish outlet shape on line

48A.

49. LOCATION: Record the location of the fish outlet used on this gear by placing an “X” next to the appropriate code:

0 = Unknown.

Funnel Fish Outlet

Grate

Figure 11. Funnel and Nordmore Grate

with a fish outlet.
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1 = Top.

2 = Bottom.

3 = Side.

8 = Combination, record all fish outlet

locations on line 49A.

9 = Other, record the fish outlet location on line

49A.

COMMENTS

Record any additional information about this gear,

i.e. unusual arrangements of the gear. Provide a sketch

of the bridle arrangement. If more room is needed, use

the back of this log, making sure to write “See Back”

on the front of the log. Reference each comment with

its corresponding field name.
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OBPRGNMFS FISHERIES OBSERVER PROGRAM OBS/TRIP ID PAIR TRAWL GEAR CHARACTERISTICS LOG DATE LANDGEAR NUMBER (S) GEAR CODE NET NAME NET BUILDER YEAR NET MADE GEAR MOUNTED EX

ELECTRONICS 

1 D 2 3 4 US

USED ? 37

GEAR FISHED 5 CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL LENGTH MEASUREMENTS CODEND NO 0 ___ TYUnknown 0 ___ YES 1 ___ UnPelagic 1 ___ TYPE 13 NET BODY CODEND Headrope 20 ft HUNG 30 NoSemi-Pelagic 2 ___ Unknown 00 ___ ___ Unknown 0 ___ NUMBER OF T.EBottom 3 ___ Nylon 01 ___ ___ Footrope/Sweep 21 ft Diamond 1 ___ TRANSDUCERS SeOther 9 ___ Poly 02 ___ ___ Square 2 ___ Gu

5A Kevlar® 03

___ ___ Top Bridle 22 fm Square, Wrapped 3 ___ 38 Co

Spectra® 04 ___ ___ Combination 8 ___ Ot

NET 6 Tenex® 05

___ ___ Wing Bridle 23 fm TYPE 39

Nomex® 06

___ ___

TWINE TYPE 31 Unknown 0 ___ 

CONSTRUCTION Combination 98

___ ___

Bottom Bridle 24 fm Single 1 ___ Wired 1 ___

Unknown 0 ___ Other 99 ___ ___ Double 2 ___ Wireless 2 ___ FISRope/Large Mesh 1 ___ BRIDLES Parallel Rope Trawl 2 ___ 13A NUMBER MESH SIZE mm BRAND 40 USOther 9 ___ 32 Unknown 0 ___

BUOYANCY/RELEASE DEVICES BRIDLES/WARP 25

_______ _______

Furuno® 1 ___ LE

6A USED? NO YES Simrad® 2 ___

FLOATS 0 ___ 1 ___ 14 BRIDLES/SIDE 26 _______ _______ Other 9 ___ W

DESIGN 7 BLOWOUT 0 ___ 1 ___ 15

Unknown 0 ___ KITE 0 ___ 1 ___ 16 WARPS/BOAT 27 _______ _______ 40A SH2 Seam 1 ___ Un4 Seam, Equal Panels 2 ___ KITE PANEL FISHING CIRCLE _______ _______ LOCATION 41 Re4 Seam, Unequal Number ________________ 17 Unknown 0 ___ Sq

Panels 3 ___ # MESHES 28 _______ _______ Headrope 1 ___ Dia

Other 9 ___ Length ________________in 18 Wings 2 ___ Tr

MESH SIZE 29 cm LINER USED? 33 Footrope 3 ___ Ot

7A Width ________________in 19 NO 0 ___ Headrope &

YES 1 ___ Footrope 4 ___ 

MESH SIZE COMMENTS Other Combo 8 ___

Minimum . in 8 MESH SIZE 34 mm Other 9 ___ LOMaximum . in 9 Un

USED? 41A To

WEIGHTS 10 BoUSED? NO 0 ___ YES 1 ___ STRENGTHENER 35 Sid

 NO 0 ___ YES 1 ___ # OF RECEIVERS Co

WEIGHT 11 lb OtActual 1 ___ 12 CHAFFING GEAR 36 42Estimated 2 ___ NO 0 ___ YES 1 ___ 

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ELECTRONICS

2 170 48 X 1596 Shuman Trawl 2000 US

USED ?

GEAR FISHED CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL LENGTH MEASUREMENTS CODEND NO 0 ___ TYUnknown 0 ___ YES 1 _X_ UnPelagic 1 _X_ TYPE NET BODY CODEND Headrope 348 ft HUNG NoSemi-Pelagic 2 ___ Unknown 00 ___ ___ Unknown 0 ___ NUMBER OF T.EBottom 3 ___ Nylon 01 ___ ___ Footrope/Sweep 348 ft Diamond 1 ___ TRANSDUCERS SeOther 9 ___ Poly 02 ___ _X_ Square 2 _X_ Gu _________________ Kevlar® 03 ___ ___ Top Bridle 25 fm Square, Wrapped 3 ___ 1 Co

Spectra® 04 ___ ___ Combination 8 ___ Ot

NET Tenex® 05

___ ___ Wing Bridle ------ fm TYPE

Nomex® 06

___ ___

TWINE TYPE Unknown 0 ___ _

CONSTRUCTION Combination 98

_

X

_ ___

Bottom Bridle 25 fm Single 1 ___ Wired 1 _X_

Unknown 0 ___ Other 99 ___ ___ Double 2 _X_ Wireless 2 ___ FISRope/Large Mesh 1 _X_ BRIDLESParallel Rope Trawl 2 ___ 03 + 05 NUMBER MESH SIZE mm BRAND USOther 9 ___ Unknown 0 ___

BUOYANCY/RELEASE DEVICES BRIDLES/WARP 2 243 230 Furuno® 1 _X_ LE

 _________________ USED? NO YES Simrad® 2 ___

FLOATS 0 ___ 1 _X_ BRIDLES/SIDE 4 209 208 Other 9 ___ W

DESIGN BLOWOUT 0 _X_ 1 ___

Unknown 0 ___ KITE 0 ___ 1 _X_ WARPS/BOAT 1 236 220 SH2 Seam 1 ___ Un4 Seam, Equal Panels 2 ___ KITE PANEL FISHING CIRCLE 238 226 LOCATION Re4 Seam, Unequal Number _______7________ Unknown 0 ___ Sq

Panels 3 _X_ # MESHES 48 230 248 Headrope 1 ___ Dia

Other 9 ___ Length ______41________in Wings 2 ___ Tr

MESH SIZE 1341 cm LINER USED? Footrope 3 _X_ Ot

 _________________ Width ______33________in NO 0 _X_ Headrope &

YES 1 ___ Footrope 4 ___ _

MESH SIZE COMMENTS Other Combo 8 ___

Minimum

____

8_._0__in MESH SIZE ________mm Other 9 ___ LO

Maximum

__

1056._0__in Un

USED? 2 To

WEIGHTS BoUSED? NO 0 ___ YES 1 _X_ STRENGTHENER Sid

 NO 0 _X_ YES 1 ___ # OF RECEIVERS Co

WEIGHT ____2010_____lbs OtActual 1 ___ CHAFFING GEAR 2Estimated 2 _X_ NO 0 _X_ YES 1 ___ _

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ELECTRONICSUSED ?

GEAR FISHED CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL LENGTH MEASUREMENTS CODEND NO 0 ___ Unknown 0 ___ YES 1 ___ Pelagic 1 ___ TYPE NET BODY CODEND Headrope ________ft HUNG Semi-Pelagic 2 ___ Unknown 00 ___ ___ Unknown 0 ___ NUMBER OF Bottom 3 ___ Nylon 01 ___ ___ Footrope/Sweep ________ft Diamond 1 ___ TRANSDUCERS Other 9 ___ Poly 02 ___ ___ Square 2 ___  _________________ Kevlar® 03 ___ ___ Top Bridle ________fm Square, Wrapped 3 ___ 

Spectra® 04 ___ ___ Combination 8 ___ 

NET Tenex® 05

___ ___ Wing Bridle ________fm TYPE

Nomex® 06

___ ___

TWINE TYPE Unknown 0 ___ 

CONSTRUCTION Combination 98

___ ___

Bottom Bridle ________fm Single 1 ___ Wired 1 ___

Unknown 0 ___ Other 99 ___ ___ Double 2 ___ Wireless 2 ___ Rope/Large Mesh 1 ___ BRIDLESParallel Rope Trawl 2 ___ _____________ _____________ NUMBER MESH SIZE mm BRAND Other 9 ___ Unknown 0 ___

BUOYANCY/RELEASE DEVICES BRIDLES/WARP

_______ _______ _______

Furuno® 1 ___ 

 _________________ USED? NO YES Simrad® 2 ___

FLOATS 0 ___ 1 ___ BRIDLES/SIDE _______ _______ _______ Other 9 ___ 

DESIGN BLOWOUT 0 ___ 1 ___

Unknown 0 ___ KITE 0 ___ 1 ___ WARPS/BOAT _______ _______ _______ 2 Seam 1 ___ 4 Seam, Equal Panels 2 ___ KITE PANEL FISHING CIRCLE _______ _______ LOCATION 4 Seam, Unequal Number ________________ Unknown 0 ___ 

Panels 3 ___ # MESHES _________ _______ _______ Headrope 1 ___ 

Other 9 ___ Length ________________in Wings 2 ___ 

MESH SIZE _________cm LINER USED? Footrope 3 ___ 

 _________________ Width ________________in NO 0 ___ Headrope &

YES 1 ___ Footrope 4 ___ 

MESH SIZE COMMENTS Other Combo 8 ___

Minimum ______.____in MESH SIZE ________mm Other 9 ___ Maximum ______.____in 

USED? 

WEIGHTS USED? NO 0 ___ YES 1 ___ STRENGTHENER 

 NO 0 ___ YES 1 ___ # OF RECEIVERS 

WEIGHT ____________lbs Actual 1 ___ CHAFFING GEAREstimated 2 ___ NO 0 ___ YES 1 ___ 

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Trawl Haul Log 06/01/05

TRAWL HAUL LOG

DEFINITIONS

OTTER TRAWL

Haul Begin: First component of net deployed, i.e. net

hits the water.

Haul End: Hauling equipment put into gear.

PAIR TRAWL

Haul Begin: First component of net deployed, i.e. net

hits the water and cable (wire) begins to be paid out.

Haul End: Net retrieved to the surface, i.e. legs retrieved and aboard both vessels.

NOTE: The cables (wires) and net are usually

hauled back alternating between vessels throughout the trip. The observer

is expected to see all, or a majority of,

the hauls occurring on the vessel to

which he/she is deployed.

INSTRUCTIONS

For instructions on completing fields A-W, refer

to the Common Haul Log Data section of the NEFSC

Observer Program Manual.

1. GEAR NUMBER: Record the gear number

used for this haul as uniquely identified on the appropriate Trawl Gear Characteristics Log(s).

2. GEAR CONDITION: Indicate the condition of

the gear at haulback, even if this was the condition of

the gear when set, by recording the most appropriate

two digit code listed below, and in Appendix J. Gear

Condition Codes:

00 = Unknown.

01 = No gear damage, or very few small,

scattered holes.

02 = Wings twisted or torn, not exceeding 50%

of meshes.

03 = Wings twisted or torn, exceeding 50% of

meshes.

This log contains detailed questions about the setting and hauling of gear, and the haul’s catch. Complete a new log after each hauling of gear. If you feel

that you cannot go on deck for weather related safety

reasons, record as much information on this log as possible (i.e. Header Information, weather, depths, times,

positions, etc.).

If the gear is set, and only partially hauled back,

include the time spent hauling and resetting the net in

this haul’s time. Record END TIME (#4) when the

hauling equipment is put into gear.

The species summary section of this log should be

used to record catches of groundfish species, debris and

shells only. If any pelagic species (i.e. swordfish, billfish, tuna, bonito, sharks, etc.), sturgeons, rays or tagged

fish are caught in this haul, an Individual Animal Log

must be completed to provide information on each animal caught by the gear. This Trawl Haul Log will serve

as a cover sheet for any Individual Animal Log(s) corresponding to this haul that may follow. All marine

mammals, sea turtles, and sea birds caught in the gear

must be recorded on a Marine Mammal, Sea Turtle,

and Sea Bird Incidental Take Log. See Appendix R.

Species List and Corresponding Logs for a list of species and the log(s) on which to record them.

In the pelagic pair trawl fishery, when the net is

taken by the other vessel, the haul is recorded as unobserved and only the kept information for the haul

should be recorded in the species section of the log.

If there are insufficient lines on one form for all

species caught in this haul, continue listing species on

an additional Trawl Haul Log making sure to complete

all of the Header Information (A-C) and HAUL NUMBER (E).

If information is unavailable or unknown to any

question except a “No/Yes” question, record a dash (-)

in the field. If the answer to a “No/Yes” question is

unknown, record a “9” on the line next to the code for

“No” to indicate that a field was not skipped, but the

answer is unknown. If a field relates to a question to

which you previously answered “No”, leave the field

blank.

Become familiar with the following definitions.
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04 = Square and/or bosom torn, not exceeding

50% of meshes.

05 = Square and/or bosom torn, exceeding 50%

of meshes.

06 = Belly torn, not exceeding 25% of meshes.

07 = Belly torn, exceeding 25% of meshes.

08 = Codend and/or extension piece torn, not

exceeding 10% of meshes.

09 = Codend and/or extension piece torn,

exceeding 10% of meshes.

10 = Hang-up, causing gear to be hauled back

before scheduled time; minor damage.

11 = Parted legs, sweep, or headrope.

12 = Tear up exceeding gear condition of code

02, but not total net destruction.

13 = Obstruction in the gear, such as a large

amount of fixed gear, boulders, etc.

14 = Crossed doors.

15 = Open codend.

16 = Major hang-up, tear-up, or loss of gear.

17 = Grate clogged with fish or debris.

99 = Other, specify in COMMENTS.

3. BEGIN/END DATE: Record the month, day, and

year, based on local time, that this haul began and ended.

4. BEGIN/END TIME: Record the local time, using the 24 hour clock (0000-2359), that this haul began and ended, i.e. when the first component of the net

is deployed, or the net hits the water (Haul Begin) and

when the hauling equipment is put into gear (otter

trawl) or the net is retrieved to the surface (pair trawl)

(Haul End).

5. HAUL END WATER TEMPERATURE:

Record, to the nearest tenth of a degree Fahrenheit, the

surface water temperature when this haul ended.

NOTE: If this temperatures is obtained in Celsius, use Appendix Q. Conversion

Tables to convert it to Fahrenheit.

NOTE: Use a “ScoopMaster” thermometer to

obtain this temperature.

NOTE: If an incidental take occurs in this haul,

a HAUL END WATER TEMPERATURE must be recorded.

6. TOW SPEED: Record, to the nearest tenth of a

knot, the average towing speed, over the bottom, for

this haul.

7. WIRE OUT: Record, in whole fathoms, the

amount of wire paid out for this haul. This measurement is taken from the towing blocks to the trawl doors.

This information may be obtained from the captain.

8. DEPTH RANGE, HEADROPE: (for pair trawl

trips only) Record, in whole fathoms, the range of

depths (shallowest to deepest), from the surface, the

headrope fished for this haul. This information should

be obtained from the captain or the transducer screen/

printout.

9. DISTANCE RANGE BETWEEN BOATS:

(for pair trawl trips only) Record, in whole feet, the

range of distances (shortest to longest) between the two

boats while fishing. This information should be obtained from the captain.

COMMENTS

 Record any additional information regarding this

haul, i.e. unusual species caught, uncommon catches,

tear-ups, levels of bycatch when a Nordmore grate is

used, etc. If more room is needed, use the back of this

log, making sure to write “See Back” on the front of

the log. Reference each comment with its corresponding field name.
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OBOTH, OBPRH, OBHAU, OBSPP OBS/TRIP NMFS FISHERIES OBSERVER PROGRAM DATE LANTRAWL HAUL LOG PAGE # GEAR CODE GEAR NUMBER HAUL # HAUL OBS ? CATCH ? INC TAKE ? WEATHER WIND WAVE HEIGHT 

F G H CODE SPEED DIRECTION 

D 1 E NO 0 ___ NO 0 ___ NO 0 ___ O

YES 1 ___ YES 1 ___ YES 1 ___ I J kn K L ft 

HAUL DATE TIME LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) WATER TEMP INFO mm/dd/yy 24 hours STATION 1 LATITUDE / Bearing STATION 2 LONGITUDE / Bearing fahrenheitBEGIN 3 / / 4 : 

N 

END / / : 5 o

. 

 SPECIES CATCH DISP POUNDS DISP WEIGHT COMMENTS

NAME CODE K / D CODE D/R A/E 

Q R S T U V W

 SPECIES CATCH DISP POUND

NAME CODE K / D 

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CODE SPEED DIRECTION H

050 1 3 NO 0 ___ NO 0 ___ NO 0 _X_ O

YES 1 _X_ YES 1 _X_ YES 1 ___ 01 5 kn 320 3 ft 

HAUL DATE TIME LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) WATER TEMP TINFO mm/dd/yy 24 hours STATION 1 LATITUDE / Bearing STATION 2 LONGITUDE / Bearing fahrenheitBEGIN 01 / 16 / 01 13 : 07 35 38.3 75 17.3 

T

END 01 / 16 / 01 14 : 12 35 34.2 75 19.9 o 

 SPECIES CATCH DISP POUNDS DISP WEIGHT COMMENTS

NAME CODE K / D CODE D/R A/E D

Hung up on old wreck; no damage. (p

Summer Flounder K 270 100 R ESummer Flounder D 3.4 012 R A 

D

Spiny Dogfish D 50 014 R E BSmooth Dogfish D 20 001 R E 

Clearnose Skate D 200 001 R E SPECIES CATCH DISP POUNDS 

NAME CODE K / D 

Sheepshead K 50 100 R E

Sand Dab Fldr. D 1.5 012 R AConch, nk D 30 001 R ELizardfish D 0.2 001 R A

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9960- 9960-

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CODE SPEED DIRECTION 

NO 0 ___ NO 0 ___ NO 0 ___ OYES 1 ___ YES 1 ___ YES 1 ___ kn ft 

HAUL DATE TIME LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) WATER TEMP INFO mm/dd/yy 24 hours STATION 1 LATITUDE / Bearing STATION 2 LONGITUDE / Bearing fahrenheitBEGIN / / : END / / : o

.

 SPECIES CATCH DISP POUNDS DISP WEIGHT COMMENTS

NAME CODE K / D CODE D/R A/E 

 SPECIES CATCH DISP POUN

NAME CODE K / D 

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ScallopTrawl Gear Characteristics Log 06/01/05

SCALLOP TRAWL GEAR CHARACTERISTICS LOG

This log contains detailed questions about the gear

fished. Complete a new log for each uniquely configured gear (as defined below) hauled during a trip. These

unique configurations may be based on changes made

to the length of the headrope, mesh size in the codend,

etc. Any changes in these fields require the completion

of another Scallop Trawl Gear Characteristics Log.

Do not use the COMMENTS section to explain these

differences among gears. Number each gear configuration sequentially.

Note that a Scallop Trawl gear is defined as a distinct combination of scallop nets (port and starboard)

deployed during the trip. Both port and starboard nets,

if used, will be described.

If the gear is set out and hauled more than once

during a trip, do not complete a new Scallop Trawl

Gear Characteristics Log for the multiple hauls. Rather,

record on the Scallop Trawl Haul Log which gear

numbers are being hauled. In addition, record any other

information necessary to understand the manner in

which the gear was set/hauled in COMMENTS.

If the vessel has two or more identical gears that

are hauled during the trip, complete only one Scallop

Trawl Gear Characteristics Log, and record the consecutively assigned numbers of all identical gears described in GEAR NUMBER(S) (#1). See the trawl

definitions below and GEAR NUMBER(S) (#1) for

more information on defining and numbering gears.

If information is unavailable or unknown to any

question except a “No/Yes” question, record a dash (-)

in the field. If the answer to a “No/Yes” question is

unknown, record a “9” on the line next to the code for

"No" to indicate that the field was not skipped, but the

answer is unknown. If a field relates to a question to

which you previously answered “No”, leave the field

blank.

Become familiar with the following definitions.

DEFINITIONS

Otter Trawl: A device constructed of twine webbing

so that when fully assembled and rigged, it will

take the shape of a huge funnel while being towed.

To spread the mouth so that it will cover the

largest possible area, each wing is fastened to a

trawl “door”. Each door is fitted with chains to be

attached to a towing cable from the trawling

vessel. The resistance of the water to the forward motion of the doors, as they are towed at

different angles, forces them to pull in opposite

directions and thus keep the mouth of the net open.

Square: The section of netting fitted between the top

body and the two top wings so that it partially

overhangs the FOOTROPE.

Top Wings: Two sections of netting usually shaped

diagonally opposite to one another to form the

upper mouth of the trawl. The HEADROPE is

attached from one top wing end to the other, along

the diagonal flymesh edges and across the bosom

or center part of the square.

Lower Wings: Two narrow sections of netting fitted

between the lower belly and the top wings to form

the lower lip of the trawl net. The FOOTROPE is

attached from one wing end to the other, along the

flymesh edges and across the lower belly bosom

meshes. The lower wings are subject to the most

abrasion, and consequently they are the sections

which have to be continually repaired or replaced

when working rough ground.

Codend: Two rectangular pieces of netting made

with heavy twine. The top edges are joined to the

narrow end of the bellies, the selvedges are laced

together and a codline or codend clip is woven

through the lower meshes for securing the section

into a bag where the fish are held until released

onboard the trawler.

The codend is the section of a trawl net most often

affected by mesh size regulations. The size of the

codend depends on the species being targeted and

regulations.

Codend Liner: A section of small mesh net sewn

into the inside of the codend bag. The purpose of

which is to restrict the escapement of smaller

species, i.e. squid.

Codend Strengthener: Any material attached to the

outside of the codend bag to prevent a full codend

from bursting when it is being lifted aboard. This

material may be in the form of strengthening

ropes, which are attached lengthwise and/or

circumferentially to restrict stretching of the
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ber (“2”) will be assigned.

NET LOCATION

2. Record the location where the net is deployed.

 1 = Port

 2 = Starboard

 4 = Aft

 9 = Other

 NOTE: Aft refers to a single net fished over

the stern of the vessel.

DOORS

3.USED?: Record whether doors are used with this

gear by placing an “X” next to the appropriate code

(see Figure 1):

0 = No.

1 = Yes.

4.WEIGHT: Record, in whole kilograms, the weight

of one door used with this gear. This information may

be obtained from the captain.

5. NETS CONNECTED?

Record whether the two nets are connected to each

other while fishing, by the center ground cables or

bridles? (See figure 1.)

 0 = No

 1 = Yes

 Figure 1.

CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL

6.TYPE: Record the type of construction material

used in the body of the net (excluding the codend) and

the codend by placing an “X” next to the appropriate

code:

codend, or a strengthening/lifting bag, which is a

cylinder of netting surrounding the codend. A

strengthening bag may also be considered chaffing

gear.

Fishing Circle: The section of the net located

behind the wings and before the belly. It is the

area which creates the largest opening in the net.

Headrope: The line, generally of fiber rope or steel

wire rope, which fits along the top wings and

center part of the square to form the upper lip of

the otter trawl.

Fish Outlet: Used in conjunction with an excluder

device in order to provide an opening in the net to

facilitate escape of fish, sea turtles, etc.

Gear: A trawl, commonly referred to as “the

net(s)”. This includes ground cables, headrope,

footrope, floats, weights, netting and any attached

equipment.

NOTE: Scallop Trawl gear is defined as a

 distinct combination of scallop nets (port

 and starboard) deployed during the trip.

 Both port and starboard nets, if used,

 should be described.

INSTRUCTIONS

For instructions on completing the Header Fields

A, B and D refer to the Common Haul Log Data section of the NEFSC Observer Program Manual.

1.GEAR NUMBER(S): Record the consecutive

number(s) assigned to each uniquely configured gear

hauled.

Example: The first uniquely configured gear is

gear number “1”, and may consist of

a port net and a starboard net. The

characteristics for both the port and

starboard nets are recorded on separate Scallop Trawl Gear Characteristics Log. This gear number (“1”) will

be used on the Scallop Trawl Haul Log

for each haul and will reflect that both

the port and starboard net are fishing.

If at any time, the gear configuration

on either the port or starboard net

changes, a new consecutive gear num-
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00 = Unknown.

01 = Nylon.

02 = Poly.

03 = Kevlar®.

9.GROUND CABLE: Record, in whole feet, the

length of the wire connecting the bridles and the back

strap. This information may be obtained from the captain. See Figure 2.

FISHING CIRCLE

10. NUMBER OF MESHES: Record the number

of meshes in the fishing circle. This information may

04 = Spectra®.

05 = Tenex®.

06 = Nomex®.

98 = Combination, record all construction

material types on line 6A.

99 = Other, record the construction material

type on line 6A.

LENGTH MEASUREMENTS

7.HEADROPE: Record, in whole feet, the length of

the rope along the top of the net. This information may

be obtained from the captain. See Figure 2 .

8.FOOTROPE/SWEEP: Record, in whole feet, the

length of the rope along the bottom of the net. This

information may be obtained from the captain. See

Figure 2.

Figure 4. Doors, gound cable, bridles, headrope, and

 footrope.

Figure 2. Doors, ground cable, bridles, footrope, and

headrope.

BACK STRAP

Figure 5. Types of sweeps.

CHAIN

CHAIN

ROLLER

RUBBER COOKIE

be obtained from the captain. See Figure 7 for the location of the fishing circle.

11. MESH SIZE: Record, to the nearest tenth of an

inch, a randomly selected inside mesh measurement

from the fishing circle. This information may be obtained from the captain. See Figure 3.

GROUND GEAR

12. TYPE: Record the type of gear making up the

ground cable, the bridles/legs, and the sweep by placing an “X” next to the appropriate code (see Figures 2,

4 and 5):

0 = Unknown.

Figure 3.

MESH MEASUREMENT- Inside Knot to Knot

(Using Calipers)
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1 = Chain.

2 = Cable/Wire.

3 = Wrapped Cable.

4 = Rock Hopper.

5 = Roller.

6 = Rubber Cookie.

7 = Bobbin (Half Round).

8 = None.

9 = Other, record the ground gear type on line

and 15 feet of 5 inch rollers, record

“Roller” (5) for SWEEP GROUND

GEAR TYPE. See Figure 4.

FLOATS

13. NUMBER: Record the total number of floats

attached to the headrope.

14. SIZE: Record the diameter, in whole inches, of

the majority of floats attached to the headrope.

CODEND

15. HUNG: Record the hanging configuration of the

codend by placing an “X” next to the appropriate code:

0 = Unknown.

1 = Diamond (see Figure 6).

2 = Square (see Figure 6).

3 = Square, Wrapped.

8 = Combination, record the hanging

configuration in COMMENTS.

NOTE: If the codend is wrapped, this is considered chaffing gear. Be sure to

record "Yes" (1) for CHAFFING

GEAR USED (#19).

NOTE: See Figure 7 for the location of the

codend.

16. TWINE TYPE: Record whether the twine used

in the codend is single or double stranded by placing an

“X” next to the appropriate code:

1 = Single.

2 = Double.

17. MESH SIZE: Record, in whole millimeters, ten

randomly selected inside mesh measurements from the

codend. These measurements should be taken inside

from knot to knot, in the direction in which the mesh is

hung. Use calipers for these measurements. See Figure 3 and Appendix P. Vernier Caliper Instructions for

further information.

NOTE: These measurements are not bar

lengths.

18. LINER USED?: Record whether a liner is used

inside the net’s codend by placing an “X” next to the

appropriate code:

NOTE: If more than one type of gear is

used on a ground gear piece,

record the type of the LARGEST

piece of gear used. This is not always the longest piece.

Example: If the sweep has 80 feet of 1 inch

wire, 25 feet of 3 inch rubber cookies

Figure 6. Mesh hanging patterns.

MESH HUNG DIAMOND

MESH HUNG SQUARE

Figure 7. The sections of netting

that make a trawl.

FISHING CIRCLE

(Darkened area)

 12A.
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0 = No.

1 = Yes.

NOTE: See the gear definitions in the introduction.

19. MESH SIZE: Record, in whole millimeters, a

randomly selected inside mesh measurement from the

liner in the codend. Use calipers for this measurement.

See Figure 3 and Appendix P. Vernier Caliper Instructions for further information.

20. STRENGTHENER USED?: Record whether

strengthener material is used in the codend of this net

by placing an “X” next to the appropriate code:

0 = No.

1 = Yes.

NOTE: See the gear definitions in the introduction.

21. CHAFFING GEAR USED?: Record whether

chaffing gear is used on the codend by placing an “X”

next to the appropriate code:

0 = No.

1 = Yes.

NOTE: A codend in which the meshes are

"wrapped" is considered to have chaffing gear.

A codend with a strengthening bag is

also considered to have chaffing gear.

GEAR MOUNTED ELECTRONICS

22. USED?: Record whether any transducers are

used on this gear by placing an “X” next to the appropriate code:

0 = No.

1 = Yes.

23. NUMBER OF TRANSDUCERS: Record the

number of transducers used on this gear.

24. TYPE: Record the type of transducer used on

this gear by placing an “X” next to the appropriate

code:

0 = Unknown.

1 = Wired.

2 = Wireless.

25. BRAND: Record the brand of transducers used

on this gear by placing an “X” next to the appropriate

code:

0 = Unknown.

1 = Furuno®.

2 = Simrad®.

9 = Other, record the transducer brand on line

25A.

26. LOCATION: Record the location of transducers used on this gear by placing an “X” next to the

appropriate code (see Figures 2 and 7):

0 = Unknown.

1 = Headrope.

2 = Wings.

3 = Footrope.

4 = Headrope and Footrope.

8 = Other Combination, record all transducer

locations on line 26A.

9 = Other, record the transducer location on

line 26A.

27. NUMBER OF RECEIVERS: Record the total number of receivers used on this vessel for the

transducer(s).

EXCLUDER/SEPARATOR DEVICE

28. USED?: Record whether an excluder or separator device is used on this gear by placing an “X” next

to the appropriate code (see Figure 8):

0 = No.

1 = Yes.

29. TYPE: Record the type of excluder or separator

device used on this gear by placing an “X” next to the

appropriate code:

0 = Unknown.

1 = Nordmore Grate (see Figure 8).

2 = T.E.D. (see Figure 9).

3 = Separator Panel.

4 = Guiding Device, i.e., a funnel or "flap" (see

Figure 8).

5 = Raised Footrope.

8 = Combination, record all excluder/separator

device types on line 29A.

9 = Other, record the excluder/separator device

type on line 29A.
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NOTE: For Nordmore grates, record whether

the outlet is on the top or bottom in

COMMENTS.

FISH OUTLET

30. USED?: Record whether a fish outlet is used on

this gear by placing an “X” next to the appropriate

code (see Figure 8):

0 = No.

1 = Yes.

31. LENGTH: Record, in whole inches, the length

of the fish outlet from the front to the back of the net.

NOTE: If the outlet shape is triangular, record

the length of the side of the triangle,

which runs from the front to the back

COMMENTS

Record any additional information about this gear,

i.e., unusual arrangements of the gear, whether the

Nordmore Grate outlet is on the top or bottom, etc. If

more room is needed, use the back of this log, making

sure to write “See Back” on the front of the log. Reference each comment with its corresponding field name.

If net name and/or manufacturer is known, record

this information in COMMENTS.

32. WIDTH: Record, in whole inches, the width of

the fish outlet from side to side of the net.

NOTE: If the outlet shape is triangular, record

the length of the side of the triangle

which runs from side-to-side in the net.

33. SHAPE: Record the shape of the fish outlet by

placing an “X” next to the appropriate code:

00 = Unknown.

01 = Rectangular.

06 = Square.

07 = Diamond.

08 = Triangular.

99 = Other, record the fish outlet shape on line

33A.

34. LOCATION: Record the location of the fish outlet used on this gear by placing an “X” next to the

appropriate code:

0 = Unknown.

1 = Top.

2 = Bottom.

3 = Side.

8 = Combination, record all fish outlet locations

on line 34A.

9 = Other, record the fish outlet location on

line 34A.
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Figure 8. Funnel, Nordmore grate, and fish outlet.

Diagram illustrates:

• funnel guiding device

• Nordmore grate

• Fish outlet:

Triangular

Located on top of net

FUNNEL

GRATE

FISH OUTLET

Figure 9. Trawl net with a

Turtle Excluder Device (TED).
1 

6 7 15

22

8

2 9

23

TRANSDUCERS

3

10

16 24

11

6A 

5 12 25

17

25A

26

12A 18

19

13 

26A

14 20

27

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06/01/05OBSTGNMFS FISHERIES OBSERVER PROGRAM GEAR CODE OBS/TRSCALLOP TRAWL GEAR CHARACTERISTICS LOG D DATE LGEAR NUMBER CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL LENGTH MEASUREMENTS CODEND GEAR MOUNTED 

ELECTRONICS

NET LOCATION TYPE NET BODY CODEND Headrope ft HUNG Port 1_____ Unknown 00 ___ ___ Unknown 0 ___ USED ?Starboard 2_____ Nylon 01 ___ ___ Footrope/Sweep ft Diamond 1 ___ NO 0 ___ Aft 4_____ Poly 02 ___ ___ Square 2 ___ YES 1 ___ Other 9_____ Kevlar® 03 ___ ___ Ground Cable ft Square, Wrapped 3 ___ 

_________ Spectra® 04 ___ ___ Combination 8 ___ NUMBER OF 

DOORS USED? Tenex® 05

___ ___

FISHING CIRCLE 

Nomex® 06

___ ___

TWINE TYPE 

NO 0 ___ YES 1 ___ Combination 98 ___ ___ # MESHES ________ Single 1 ___ _______ 

Other 99

___ ___

Double 2 ___ TYPE 

WEIGHT OF ONE DOOR MESH SIZE ___.____in Unknown 0 __

Wired 1 __

__

4

____kg Wireless 2 __

NETS CONNECTED? NO 0 ___ GROUND GEAR MESH SIZE mm 

YES 1 ___ BRAND 

COMMENTS TYPE GROUND CABLE BRIDLE/ LEG SWEEP

_____ _______

Unknown 0 __

Unknown 0

___ ___ ___

Furuno® 1 __

Chain 1

___ ___ ___ _______ _______

Simrad® 2 __

Cable / Wire 2

___ ___ ___

Other 9 __

Wrapped Cable 3 ___ ___ ___ _______ _______Rock Hopper 4 ___ ___ ___ Roller 5

___ ___ ___ _______ _______

Rubber Cookie 6

___ ___ ___

LOCATION 

Bobbin 7

___ ___ ___ _______ _______

Unknown 0 __

None 8

___ ___ ___ Headrope 1 __

Other 9

___ ___ ___

LINER USED? Wings 2 __NO 0 ___ Footrope 3 __

_______________ _______________

YES 1 ___ Headrope &

 Footrope 4 __

FLOATS MESH SIZE ________mm Other Combo 8 __

Other 9 __

Number USED? Diameter in STRENGTHENER 

 NO 0 ___ YES 1 ___ 

# OF RECEIVERS 

CHAFFING GEAR

 NO 0 ___ YES 1 ___ ______________

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6072

x

_

x

_ _

x

_

500480

5.0 in

140 145

_

x

_

142 144

_

x

_

143 140144 145

_

x

_

141 142

0 _x_

10

8

x

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06/01/05OBSTGNMFS FISHERIES OBSERVER PROGRAM GEAR CODE OBS/TRSCALLOP TRAWL GEAR CHARACTERISTICS LOG 052 DATE LGEAR NUMBER CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL LENGTH MEASUREMENTS CODEND GEAR MOUNTED 

ELECTRONICS

NET LOCATION TYPE NET BODY CODEND Headrope ft HUNG Port 1 Unknown 00

___ ___

Unknown 0 ___ USED ?

Starboard 2 Nylon 01 ___ ___ Footrope/Sweep ft Diamond 1 _x_ NO 0 _x_ Aft 4 Poly 02 Square 2 ___ YES 1 ___ Other 9 Kevlar® 03

___ ___

Ground Cable ft Square, Wrapped 3 ___ 

_________ Spectra® 04 ___ ___ Combination 8 ___ NUMBER OF 

DOORS USED? Tenex® 05

___ ___

FISHING CIRCLE TRANSDUCERS 

Nomex® 06

___ ___

TWINE TYPE 

NO 0 YES 1 x Combination 98

___ ___

# MESHES Single 1 _x_ _______ 

Other 99

___ ___

Double 2 ___ TYPE 

WEIGHT OF ONE DOOR MESH SIZE Unknown 0 __

__________________ _______________

Wired 1 __

___

900

___kg Wireless 2 __

NETS CONNECTED? NO 0 _x_ GROUND GEAR MESH SIZE mm 

YES 1 ___ BRAND 

COMMENTS TYPE GROUND CABLE BRIDLE/ LEG SWEEP Unknown 0 __

Unknown 0

___ ___ ___

Furuno® 1 __

Chain 1

___ ___

Simrad® 2 __

Cable / Wire 2

___ ___

Other 9 __

Wrapped Cable 3 ___ ___ ___Rock Hopper 4 ___ ___ ___ ______________Roller 5

___ ___ ___

Rubber Cookie 6

___ ___

LOCATION 

Bobbin 7

___ ___ ___

Unknown 0 __

None 8

___ ___ ___ Headrope 1 __

Other 9

___ ___ ___

LINER USED? Wings 2 __NO Footrope 3 __

_______________ _______________ _______________

YES 1 ___ Headrope &

 Footrope 4 __

FLOATS MESH SIZE ________mm Other Combo 8 __

Other 9 __

Number USED? 

______________

Diameter in STRENGTHENER 

NO 0 YES 

# OF RECEIVERS 

CHAFFING GEAR

NO 0 YES

______________

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ELECTRONICS

NET LOCATION TYPE NET BODY CODEND Headrope ________ft HUNG Port 1_____ Unknown 00 ___ ___ Unknown 0 ___ USED ?Starboard 2_____ Nylon 01 ___ ___ Footrope/Sweep ________ft Diamond 1 ___ NO 0 ___ Aft 4_____ Poly 02 ___ ___ Square 2 ___ YES 1 ___ Other 9_____ Kevlar® 03 ___ ___ Ground Cable ________ft Square, Wrapped 3 ___ 

_________ Spectra® 04 ___ ___ Combination 8 ___ NUMBER OF 

DOORS USED? Tenex® 05

___ ___

FISHING CIRCLE TRANSDUCERS 

Nomex® 06

___ ___

TWINE TYPE 

NO 0 ___ YES 1 ___ Combination 98 ___ ___ # MESHES ________ Single 1 ___ _______ 

Other 99

___ ___

Double 2 ___ TYPE 

WEIGHT OF ONE DOOR MESH SIZE ___.____in Unknown 0 __

__________________ _______________

Wired 1 __

___________________kg Wireless 2 __NETS CONNECTED? NO 0 ___ GROUND GEAR MESH SIZE mm 

YES 1 ___ BRAND 

COMMENTS TYPE GROUND CABLE BRIDLE/ LEG SWEEP

_______ _______

Unknown 0 __

Unknown 0

___ ___ ___

Furuno® 1 __

Chain 1

___ ___ ___ _______ _______

Simrad® 2 __

Cable / Wire 2

___ ___ ___

Other 9 __

Wrapped Cable 3 ___ ___ ___ _______ _______Rock Hopper 4 ___ ___ ___ ______________Roller 5

___ ___ ___ _______ _______

Rubber Cookie 6

___ ___ ___

LOCATION 

Bobbin 7

___ ___ ___ _______ _______

Unknown 0 __

None 8

___ ___ ___ Headrope 1 __

Other 9

___ ___ ___

LINER USED? Wings 2 __NO 0 ___ Footrope 3 __

_______________ _______________ _______________

YES 1 ___ Headrope &

 Footrope 4 __

FLOATS MESH SIZE ________mm Other Combo 8 __

Other 9 __

Number USED? 

______________

Diameter in STRENGTHENER 

 NO 0 ___ YES 1 ___ 

# OF RECEIVERS 

CHAFFING GEAR

 NO 0 ___ YES 1 ___ ______________

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SCALLOP TRAWL HAUL LOG

This log contains detailed questions about the setting and hauling of gear, and the haul’s catch. Complete a new log after each hauling of gear. If you feel

that you cannot go on deck for weather-related safety

reasons, record as much information on this log as possible (i.e., Header Information, weather, depths, times,

positions, etc.). If the haul is not observed because

you are off-watch, complete a Scallop Trawl OffWatch Haul Log instead of this log.

The species summary section of this log should be

used to record catches of groundfish species, debris and

shells only. If any pelagic species (i.e., swordfish, billfish, tuna, bonito, sharks, etc.), sturgeons, rays or tagged

fish are caught in this haul, an Individual Animal Log

must be completed to provide information on each animal. This Scallop Trawl Haul Log will serve as a cover

sheet for any Individual Animal Log(s) corresponding

to this haul that may follow. Marine mammals, sea

turtles, and sea birds must be recorded on a Marine

Mammal, Sea Turtle, and Sea Bird Incidental Take Log.

See Appendix R. Species List and Corresponding Logs

for a list of species and the log(s) on which to record

them. If there are insufficient lines on one form for all

species caught in this haul, continue listing species on

an additional Scallop Trawl Haul Log, making sure to

complete all of the Header Information (A-C) and

HAUL NUMBER (E).

If information is unavailable or unknown to any

question except a “No/Yes” question, record a dash (-)

in the field. If the answer to a “No/Yes” question is

unknown, record a “9” on the line next to the code for

“No” to indicate that a field was not skipped, but the

answer is unknown. If a field relates to a question to

which you previously answered “No”, leave the field

blank.

Become familiar with the following definitions.

DEFINITIONS

Haul Begin: First component of net deployed, i.e.

net hits the water.

Haul End: Hauling equipment put into gear.

INSTRUCTIONS

For instructions on completing fields A - W, refer

to the Common Haul Log Data section of the NEFSC

Observer Program Manual.

1.GEAR NUMBER: Record the gear number used

for this haul as uniquely identified on the appropriate

Scallop Trawl Gear Characteristics Log.

2.GEAR CONDITION: Indicate the condition of

the gear at haulback, even if this was the condition of

the gear when set, by recording the most appropriate

two digit code listed below, and in Appendix J. Gear

Condition Codes:

00 = Unknown.

01 = No gear damage, or very few small,

scattered holes.

02 = Wings twisted or torn, not exceeding 50%

of meshes.

03 = Wings twisted or torn, exceeding 50% of

meshes.

04 = Square and/or bosom torn, not exceeding

50% of meshes.

05 = Square and/or bosom torn, exceeding 50%

of meshes.

06 = Belly torn, not exceeding 25% of meshes.

07 = Belly torn, exceeding 25% of meshes.

08 = Codend and/or extension piece torn, not

exceeding 10% of meshes.

09 = Codend and/or extension piece torn,

exceeding 10% of meshes.

10 = Hang-up, causing gear to be hauled back

before scheduled time; minor damage.

11 = Parted legs, sweep, or headrope.

12 = Tear up exceeding gear condition of code

02, but not total net destruction.

13 = Obstruction in the gear, such as a large

amount of fixed gear, boulders, etc.

14 = Crossed doors.

15 = Open codend.

16 = Major hang-up, tear-up, or loss of gear.

17 = Grate clogged with fish or debris.

99 = Other, specify in COMMENTS.

3. BEGIN/END DATE: Record the month, day, and

year, based on local time, that this haul began and ended.
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4.BEGIN/END TIME: Record the local time, using

the 24 hour clock (0000-2359), that this haul began and

ended, i.e., when the first component of the net(s) is

(are) deployed, or the net(s) hit the water (Haul Begin), and when the hauling equipment is put into gear

(Haul End).

5.NET OBSERVED: Record the net(s) from which

both kept and discard data was collected for this haul

by placing an “X” next to the appropriate code:

1 = Port

2 = Starboard

3 = Both

4 = Aft

NOTE: Both nets should be observed during on-watch hauls.

NOTE: If only one net is observed for weather

or safety related reasons, record only

the catch data from this net in the Species Information section.

NOTE: Aft refers to a single net fished

over the stern of the vessel.

6.TOW SPEED: Record, to the nearest tenth of a

knot, the average towing speed, over the bottom, for

this haul.

7.WIRE OUT: Record, in whole fathoms, the amount

of wire paid out for this haul. This measurement is

taken from the towing blocks to the trawl doors. This

information may be obtained from the captain.

8.BOTTOM TYPE: Record the predominant bottom type for this haul by placing an “X” next to the

appropriate code:

0 = Unknown.

1 = Sand.

2 = Mud.

3 = Gravel.

4 = Rocky.

9 = Other, record the bottom type on line 8A.

NOTE: If the bottom type is not obvious from

looking at the net, i.e., mud, gravel,

etc., this information may be obtained

from the captain.

9.BOTTOM CHARACTERIZATION: Record

the predominant bottom characterization for this haul

by placing and “X” next to the appropriate code:

00 = Unknown.

01 = Clear.

02 = Quahog Shell Covered.

03 = Surf Clam Shell Covered.

04 = Scallop Shell Covered.

05 = Starfish Covered.

06 = Sand Dollar Covered.

08 = Combination, record all bottom

characterizations on line 9A.

99 = Other, record the bottom characterization

on line 9A.

NOTE: Do not include bottom type (substrate).

10. NUMBER OF BUSHELS KEPT: Record, to

 the nearest hundredth of a bushel, the amount of scallops, in the shell, kept from this haul.

11. NUMBER OF BUSHELS DISCARDED:

Record, to the nearest hundredth of a bushel, the

amount of scallops, in the shell, discarded from this

haul.

12. AVERAGE POUND PER BUSHEL KEPT:

Record, in whole pounds, the average weight per bushel

of scallops, in the shell, kept from this haul.

NOTE: This number should reflect the

observer's average for several baskets,

not the captain's estimate.

13. AVERAGE POUNDS PER BUSHEL DISCARDED: Record, in whole pounds, the average

weight per bushel of scallops, in the shell, discarded

from this haul.

NOTE: This number should reflect the

observer's average for several baskets,

not the captain's estimate.

14. CLAPPERS OBSERVED?: Record whether sea

scallop clappers are found in the gear from this haul

by placing an “X” next to the appropriate code:

0 = No.

1 = Yes.

NOTE: Include pounds of clappers in the species of the Haul Log with a disposition code of 054 (empty shells).
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15. WATER TEMPERATURE: Record, to the

nearest tenth of a degree Fahrenheit, the surface sea

water temperature when the gear has been set and the

winches are locked. The temperature must be recorded

for every on-watch observed haul during the

entire trip.

NOTE: Use a "ScoopMaster" thermometer to

obtain this temperature.

NOTE: If an incidental take occurs in this

haul, a WATER TEMPERATURE

must be recorded.

COMMENTS: Record any additional information

regarding this haul, i.e., unusual species caught,

unique gear arrangements or fishing operations, etc.

If more room is needed, use the back of this log,

making sure to write “See Back” on the front of the

log. Reference each comment with its

corresponding field name.
Q R S T U V W

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F G H CODE SPEED DIRECTION HA

D 1 E NO 0 ___ NO 0 ___ NO 0 ___ O

YES 1 ___ YES 1 ___ YES 1 ___ I J kn K L ft 

HAUL DATE TIME LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) DREDGE TOINFO mm/dd/yy 24 hours STATION 1 LATITUDE / Bearing STATION 2 LONGITUDE / Bearing OBSERVED 

5 

BEGIN 3 / / 4 : N Port 1 ___ 

Starboard 2 ___ TABoth 3 ___

END / / : Aft 4___ 

BOTTOM TYPE BO

 COMMENTS WATER TEMP 8

Unknown 0 ___ Un

15 B Sand 1 ___ Cl

. F Mud 2 ___ Qu

Gravel 3 ___ SuRocky 4 ___ Sc

 KEPT DISCARDED Other 9 ___ St

10 11 8A Sa

# OF BUSHELS . . CLAPPERS OBS? Co

NO 0 ___ 14 Ot

AVG LB / BUSHEL 12 13 YES 1 ___ 

 SPECIES CATCH DISP POUNDS DISP WEIGHT SPECIES CATCH DISP POUNDS 

NAME CODE K / D CODE D/R A/E NAME CODE K / D 

83
052 1 135 04 5 0 3 

9960- 9960- 

06/01/05 13:07 35 38.3 75 17.3

9960- 9960-

06/01/05 14:16 35 34.2 75 19.9

8.25 2.75 58.5

61 65

503 R E

Scallops, Sea 179 002 R E

Monkfish, (Tail) 29 100 D A

Yellowtail Fl. 6 100 R A

Shells, NK 50 054 R E

Jonah Crab 15 001 R E

Clappers, Scallop 20 054 R E

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CODE SPEED DIRECTION 

NO 0 ___ NO 0 ___ NO 0 ___ OYES 1 _x_ YES 1 _x_ YES 1 _x_ kn ft 

HAUL DATE TIME LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) NET INFO mm/dd/yy 24 hours STATION 1 LATITUDE / Bearing STATION 2 LONGITUDE / Bearing OBSERVED 

Port 1 ___

BEGIN Starboard 2 ___ 

Both 3 _x_ Aft 4 ___ 

END 

BOTTOM TYPE 

COMMENTS KEPT DISCARDED WATER TEMP Unknown 0 ___ 

Sand 1 _x_ 

B Mud 2 ___ 

# OF BUSHELS F Gravel 3 ___ 

CLAPPERS OBS? Rocky 4 ___ 

AVG LB / BUSHEL NO 0 ___ Other 9 ___ 

YES 1 _x_ _______ 

 SPECIES CATCH DISP POUNDS DISP WEIGHT SPECIES CATCH DISP POUN

NAME CODE K / D CODE D/R A/E NAME CODE K / D 

Scallops, Sea K 100

DKKDDD

84
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9960- 9960-

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CODE SPEED DIRECTION 

 052 NO 0 ___ NO 0 ___ NO 0 ___ O

YES 1 ___ YES 1 ___ YES 1 ___ kn f

HAUL DATE TIME LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) NET INFO mm/dd/yy 24 hours STATION 1 LATITUDE / Bearing STATION 2 LONGITUDE / Bearing OBSERVED 

Port 1 __

BEGIN / / : Starboard 2 __

Both 3 __Aft 4 __

END / / : 

BOTTOM TYPE 

COMMENTS KEPT DISCARDED WATER TEMP Unknown 0 __

Sand 1 __

B Mud 2 __

# OF BUSHELS . . . F Gravel 3 __

CLAPPERS OBS? Rocky 4 __

AVG LB / BUSHEL NO 0 ___ Other 9 __

YES 1 ___ _______ 

 SPECIES CATCH DISP POUNDS DISP WEIGHT SPECIES CATCH DISP POU

NAME CODE K / D CODE D/R A/E NAME CODE K / D 

Scallops, Sea K 100

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Scallop Dredge Off-Watch Haul Log 06/01/05

SCALLOP TRAWL GEAR OFF-WATCH HAUL LOG

This log is to be used for recording dates, times,

locations and the amount of kept sea scallops for offwatch hauls on scallop trawl gear trips. Complete a

new log for each group of hauls which occur during an

off-watch period.

If the observer is aware of an incidental take of a

marine mammal, sea turtle, or sea bird during an offwatch period, complete as many fields as possible on a

Scallop Trawl Gear Haul Log in addition to completing

an Incidental Take Log.

Become familiar with the following definitions.

DEFINITIONS

Haul Begin: First component of net(s) deployed, i.e.,

net(s) hit the water.

Haul End: Hauling equipment put into gear.

INSTRUCTIONS

For instructions on completing fields A, B, C and

N, refer to the Common Haul Log Data section of the

NEFSC Observer Program Manual.

1. HAUL NUMBER: Record the haul number each

time gear is hauled during this off-watch period, maintaining sequential haul numbering for all hauls (observed, unobserved and off-watch) throughout the trip.

2. BEGIN/END DATE: Record the month, day, and

year, based on local time, that this haul began and ended.

3. BEGIN/END TIME: Record the local time, using the 24 hour clock (0000-2359), that this haul began and ended, i.e., when the first component of the

net(s) is (are) deployed or the net(s) hit the water (Haul

Begin) and when the hauling equipment is put into gear

(Haul End).

4. NUMBER OF BUSHELS KEPT: Record, to

the nearest hundredth of a bushel, the captain's or mate's

estimated number of bushels of sea scallops, in the shell,

kept from both nets for this haul.

NOTE: Kept is defined as brought

on board the vessel and retained for

market or consumptive purposes.
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OBSTO, OBHAU OBS/TRIP ID A

NMFS FISHERIES OBSERVER PROGRAM DATE LANDED mm/yy B /

SCALLOP TRAWL GEAR OFF-WATCH HAUL LOG PAGE # C of

HAUL # HAUL DATE TIME LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) SEA SCALLOPS

INFO mm/dd/yy 24 hours Station 1 Latitude / Bearing Station 2 Longitude / Bearing # OF BUSHELS

BEGIN KEPT

1 2 / / 3 : N

END 4

 / / : .

HAUL # HAUL DATE TIME LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) SEA SCALLOPS

INFO mm/dd/yy 24 hours Station 1 Latitude / Bearing Station 2 Longitude / Bearing # OF BUSHELS

BEGIN KEPT

 / / :

END

 / / : .

HAUL # HAUL DATE TIME LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) SEA SCALLOPS

INFO mm/dd/yy 24 hours Station 1 Latitude / Bearing Station 2 Longitude / Bearing # OF BUSHELS

BEGIN KEPT

 / / :

END

 / / : .

HAUL # HAUL DATE TIME LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) SEA SCALLOPS

INFO mm/dd/yy 24 hours Station 1 Latitude / Bearing Station 2 Longitude / Bearing # OF BUSHELS

BEGIN KEPT

 / / :

END

 / / : .

HAUL # HAUL DATE TIME LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) SEA SCALLOPS

INFO mm/dd/yy 24 hours Station 1 Latitude / Bearing Station 2 Longitude / Bearing # OF BUSHELS

BEGIN KEPT

 / / :

END

 / / : .

HAUL # HAUL DATE TIME LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) SEA SCALLOPS

INFO mm/dd/yy 24 hours Station 1 Latitude / Bearing Station 2 Longitude / Bearing # OF BUSHELS

BEGIN KEPT

 / / :

END

 / / : .

HAUL # HAUL DATE TIME LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) SEA SCALLOPS

INFO mm/dd/yy 24 hours Station 1 Latitude / Bearing Station 2 Longitude / Bearing # OF BUSHELS

BEGIN KEPT

 / / :

END

 / / : .

HAUL # HAUL DATE TIME LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) SEA SCALLOPS

INFO mm/dd/yy 24 hours Station 1 Latitude / Bearing Station 2 Longitude / Bearing # OF BUSHELS

BEGIN KEPT

 / / :

END

 / / : .

HAUL # HAUL DATE TIME LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) SEA SCALLOPS

INFO mm/dd/yy 24 hours Station 1 Latitude / Bearing Station 2 Longitude / Bearing # OF BUSHELS

BEGIN KEPT

 / / :

END

 / / : .

87
30

 8 . 50

31

 9 . 00

32

 7 . 75

33

03/ 07 / 01 03 :55 41 06.9 69 21.5 9 . 50

34

03/ 07 / 01 04 :55 41 07.6 69 23.4 12 . 25

35

03/ 07 / 01 05 : 55 41 07.2 69 22.8 10 . 25

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OBSTO, OBHAU OBS/TRIP ID E05012-

NMFS FISHERIES OBSERVER PROGRAM DATE LANDED mm/yy 03 / 01

SCALLOP TRAWL GEAR OFF-WATCH HAUL LOG PAGE # 3 of 10

HAUL # HAUL DATE TIME LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) SEA SCALLOPS

INFO mm/dd/yy 24 hours Station 1 Latitude / Bearing Station 2 Longitude / Bearing # OF BUSHELS

BEGIN KEPT

03/ 06 / 01 23 : 55 41 07.2 69 22.8

END

03/ 07 / 01 00 : 55 41 08.3 69 25.6

HAUL # HAUL DATE TIME LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) SEA SCALLOPS

INFO mm/dd/yy 24 hours Station 1 Latitude / Bearing Station 2 Longitude / Bearing # OF BUSHELS

BEGIN KEPT

03/ 07 / 01 01 : 00 41 08.3 69 25.6

END

03/ 07 / 01 01 : 55 41 07.4 69 22.3

HAUL # HAUL DATE TIME LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) SEA SCALLOPS

INFO mm/dd/yy 24 hours Station 1 Latitude / Bearing Station 2 Longitude / Bearing # OF BUSHELS

BEGIN KEPT

03/ 07 / 01 02 : 00 41 07.4 69 22.3

END

03/ 07 / 01 02 : 55 41 07.9 69 24.9

HAUL # HAUL DATE TIME LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) SEA SCALLOPS

INFO mm/dd/yy 24 hours Station 1 Latitude / Bearing Station 2 Longitude / Bearing # OF BUSHELS

BEGIN KEPT

03/ 07 / 01 03 : 00 41 07.9 69 24.9

END

HAUL # HAUL DATE TIME LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) SEA SCALLOPS

INFO mm/dd/yy 24 hours Station 1 Latitude / Bearing Station 2 Longitude / Bearing # OF BUSHELS

BEGIN KEPT

03/ 07 / 01 04 : 00 41 06.9 69 21.5

END

HAUL # HAUL DATE TIME LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) SEA SCALLOPS

INFO mm/dd/yy 24 hours Station 1 Latitude / Bearing Station 2 Longitude / Bearing # OF BUSHELS

BEGIN KEPT

03/ 07 / 01 05 : 00 41 07.6 69 23.4

END

HAUL # HAUL DATE TIME LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) SEA SCALLOPS

INFO mm/dd/yy 24 hours Station 1 Latitude / Bearing Station 2 Longitude / Bearing # OF BUSHELS

BEGIN KEPT

 / / :

END

 / / : .

HAUL # HAUL DATE TIME LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) SEA SCALLOPS

INFO mm/dd/yy 24 hours Station 1 Latitude / Bearing Station 2 Longitude / Bearing # OF BUSHELS

BEGIN KEPT

 / / :

END

 / / : .

HAUL # HAUL DATE TIME LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) SEA SCALLOPS

INFO mm/dd/yy 24 hours Station 1 Latitude / Bearing Station 2 Longitude / Bearing # OF BUSHELS

BEGIN KEPT

 / / :

END

 / / : .

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9960- 9960-

9960- 9960-

9960- 9960-

9960- 9960-

9960- 9960-

9960- 9960-

9960- 9960-

9960- 9960-

9960- 9960-

9960- 9960-

9960- 9960-

9960- 9960-

9960- 9960-

9960- 9960-

9960- 9960-

9960- 9960-

9960- 9960-

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OBSTO, OBHAU OBS/TRIP ID

NMFS FISHERIES OBSERVER PROGRAM DATE LANDED mm/yy /

SCALLOP TRAWL GEAR OFF-WATCH HAUL LOG PAGE # of

HAUL # HAUL DATE TIME LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) SEA SCALLOPS

INFO mm/dd/yy 24 hours Station 1 Latitude / Bearing Station 2 Longitude / Bearing # OF BUSHELS

BEGIN KEPT

 / / :

END

 / / : .

HAUL # HAUL DATE TIME LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) SEA SCALLOPS

INFO mm/dd/yy 24 hours Station 1 Latitude / Bearing Station 2 Longitude / Bearing # OF BUSHELS

BEGIN KEPT

 / / :

END

 / / : .

HAUL # HAUL DATE TIME LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) SEA SCALLOPS

INFO mm/dd/yy 24 hours Station 1 Latitude / Bearing Station 2 Longitude / Bearing # OF BUSHELS

BEGIN KEPT

 / / :

END

 / / : .

HAUL # HAUL DATE TIME LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) SEA SCALLOPS

INFO mm/dd/yy 24 hours Station 1 Latitude / Bearing Station 2 Longitude / Bearing # OF BUSHELS

BEGIN KEPT

 / / :

END

 / / : .

HAUL # HAUL DATE TIME LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) SEA SCALLOPS

INFO mm/dd/yy 24 hours Station 1 Latitude / Bearing Station 2 Longitude / Bearing # OF BUSHELS

BEGIN KEPT

 / / :

END

 / / : .

HAUL # HAUL DATE TIME LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) SEA SCALLOPS

INFO mm/dd/yy 24 hours Station 1 Latitude / Bearing Station 2 Longitude / Bearing # OF BUSHELS

BEGIN KEPT

 / / :

END

 / / : .

HAUL # HAUL DATE TIME LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) SEA SCALLOPS

INFO mm/dd/yy 24 hours Station 1 Latitude / Bearing Station 2 Longitude / Bearing # OF BUSHELS

BEGIN KEPT

 / / :

END

 / / : .

HAUL # HAUL DATE TIME LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) SEA SCALLOPS

INFO mm/dd/yy 24 hours Station 1 Latitude / Bearing Station 2 Longitude / Bearing # OF BUSHELS

BEGIN KEPT

 / / :

END

 / / : .

HAUL # HAUL DATE TIME LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) SEA SCALLOPS

INFO mm/dd/yy 24 hours Station 1 Latitude / Bearing Station 2 Longitude / Bearing # OF BUSHELS

BEGIN KEPT

 / / :

END

 / / : .

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90

Scallop Dredge Gear Characteristics Log 06/01/05

SCALLOP DREDGE GEAR CHARACTERISTICS LOG

This log contains detailed questions about the gear

fished. This log will also be used to collect information on mussel dredge gear. Complete a new log for

each uniquely configured gear (as defined below) hauled

during a trip. These unique configurations may be based

on variables such as frame height, frame width, number of tickler chains, etc. Any changes in these fields

require completion of a new Scallop Dredge Gear Characteristics Log. Number each gear configuration sequentially.

Note that a scallop gear is defined as a distinct

combination of scallop dredges (port and starboard)

deployed during the trip. Both port and starboard

dredges, if used, will be described.

If a gear is set out and hauled more than once

during a trip, do not complete a new Scallop Dredge

Gear Characteristics Log for each haul rather record

on the Scallop Dredge Haul Log which gear number

was being hauled. In addition, record any other information necessary to understand the manner in which

the gear was set/hauled in COMMENTS.

If information is unavailable or unknown to any

question except a “No/Yes” question, record a dash

(-) in the field. If the answer to a “No/Yes” question is

unknown, record a “9” on the line next to the code for

“No” to indicate that the field was not skipped, but the

answer is unknown. If a field relates to a question to

which you previously answered “No”, leave the field

blank.

Become familiar with the following definitions.

DEFINITIONS

Dredge: A towed steel frame with a cutting bar on

the bottom and a steel ring-bag for holding the scallops or mussels. A club stick may be attached to

the end of the ring-bag.

Club Stick: A device used to hold the shape of the

 dredge while it is being towed and to facilitate dumping the dredge on deck. See Figures 1, 2, and 3.

Pressure Plate: An angled piece of steel welded

along the length of the top of the dredge frame. It

uses the downward pressure created by the dredge

being pulled through the water to keep the dredge

on the sea bottom. See Figure 1.

Gear: The combination of dredges fished at any one

time.

INSTRUCTIONS

For instructions on completing the Header

fields A, B and D refer to the Common Haul Log

Data section of the NEFSC Observer Program

Manual.

1. GEAR NUMBER(S): Record the consecutive

number(s) assigned to each uniquely configured gear

hauled.

Example: The first uniquely configured gear is

gear number “1”, and consists of a port

dredge and a starboard dredge. The

characteristics for both the port and

starboard dredges are recorded on the

Scallop Dredge Gear Characteristics

Log. This gear number (“1”) will be

used on the Scallop Dredge Haul Log

for each haul and will reflect that both

the port and starboard dredge are fishing. If at any time, the gear configuration on either the port or starboard

dredge changes (i.e. the number of

chains are changed, rollers are removed, the twine top is replaced), a

new consecutive gear number (“2”)

will be assigned. For example, if a

tickler chain is removed from the port

dredge, a new Scallop Dredge Gear

Characteristics Log is required with

gear number “2”, recording the new

characteristics of the port dredge and

the same characteristics from the starboard dredge information from gear

number “1”. The “Gear Number”

field on all haul logs after the gear

change must reflect the new gear

number that was assigned.

2. DREDGE POSITION: Record whether the

dredge was fished off the stern of the vessel by checking

the box next to "AFT (A)"

NOTE: If dredge is not fished off the stern

and fished off the port and/or starboard
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then leave the box next to "AFT (A)"

blank.

NOTE: Aft refers to a single net fished

over the stern of the vessel.

3. FRAME HEIGHT: Record, in whole inches,

the overall height of the dredge frame. Measure this

distance from the bottom of the cutting bar to the top

of the pressure plate (if present). See Figure 1.

4. FRAME WIDTH: Record, in whole feet, the

dredge frame width. See Figure 1.

5. PRESSURE PLATE USED?: Record whether

a forward angled steel plate (see Figure 1) is used on

top of the frame by placing an “X” next to the appropriate code:

0 = No.

1 = Yes.

CHAINS

6. ROCK CHAINS USED?: Record whether rock

chains (see Figure 3) run from behind the bottom of

the dredge frame to the chain bag by placing an “X”

next to the appropriate code:

0 = No.

1 = Yes.

7. NUMBER: Record the number of rock chains

used.

8. TICKLER CHAINS USED?: Record whether

tickler chains (see Figure 3) run from side to side behind the bottom of the dredge frame by placing an “X”

next to the appropriate code:

0 = No.

1 = Yes.

9. NUMBER: Record the number of tickler chains

used.

TWINE TOP

10. USED?: Record whether the top of the chain bag

 contains a section of mesh called the twine top (see

Figure 2) by placing an “X” next to the appropriate

code:

 0 = No.

 1 = Yes.

from the twine top. Use calipers for these measurements. See Appendix P. Vernier Caliper Instructions

for further information.

CHAIN BAG

12. CHAFFING GEAR USED?: Record whether

chaffing gear is used on the bottom of the chain bag by

placing an “X” next to the appropriate code:

0 = No.

1 = Yes.

13. AVERAGE NUMBER OF LINKS BETWEEN TWO RINGS: Record the average number of links used between two rings in the bottom of

the chain bag.

14. LINK STOCK SIZE: Record the fractional diameter of the steel used in the links between the rings

in the bottom of the chain bag. This information may

be found on the container in which the links were purchased, obtained from the captain, or measured with

calipers.

Example: 3/8.

15. INSIDE RING SIZE (TOP OF BAG): Record,

in whole millimeters, the inside diameters of ten randomly selected rings from the top (apron; see Figure 2)

of the chain bag. Use calipers for these measurements. See Appendix P. Vernier Caliper Instructions

for further information.

15. INSIDE RING SIZE (BOTTOM OF BAG):

Record, in whole millimeters, the inside diameters of

ten randomly selected rings from the bottom of the

chain bag. Use calipers for these measurements. See

Appendix P. Vernier Caliper Instructions for further

information.

16. OUTSIDE RING SIZE: Record, in whole millimeters, the outside diameter of one randomly selected

ring from the bottom of the chain bag. Use calipers

for this measurement. See Appendix P. Vernier Caliper Instructions for further information.

COMMENTS

Record any additional information about either dredge

in the appropriate comment block. If more room is

needed, use the back of this log, making sure to write

“See Back” on the front of the log. Reference each

comment with its corresponding field name.

11. MESH SIZE: Record, in whole millimeters,

ten randomly selected inside mesh meaurements
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Figure 2. Top of chain bag.

TWINE TOP

APRON

Figure 3. Bottom of chain bag.

ROCK CHAINS (UP & DOWNS)

TICKLER CHAINS

SWEEP CHAINS

CLUB STICK

Figure 1. New Bedford style scallop dredge.

TWINE TOP

APRON
2

D 

10

3 4 6 11

5 8

12 1513

16

14

17

06/01/05OBSDG OBS/TRIP IDNMFS FISHERIES OBSERVER PROGRAM DATE LANDED mm/SCALLOP DREDGE GEAR CHARACTERISTICS LOG GEAR CODE PORT DREDGE (P) If dredge is fished off the stern, check box here - AFT (A) _______ (Describe below under "Port Dredge")

TWINE TOP

DREDGE FRAME CHAINS USED? NO 0 ___ YES 1 ___FRAME HEIGHT FRAME WIDTH USED? NO YES NUMBER MESH SIZE mm (10 random inside measurements)

ROCK 0 ___ 1 ___ ____ 7

____________in ____________ft __________ __________ __________ __________ ______

TICKLER 0 ___ 1 ___ ____ 9

PRESSURE PLATE USED? NO 0 ___ YES 1 ___ __________ __________ __________ __________ ______CHAIN BAG INSIDE RING SIZE mm

(10 random measurements)

CHAFFING GEAR USED? NO 0 ___ YES 1 ___

TOP OF BAG ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ 

AVG # OF LINKS BTW 2 RINGS ___________LINK STOCK SIZE ______/______ BOTTOM OF BAG ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ 

OUTSIDE RING SIZE _______________mm

PORT DREDGE COMMENTSSTARBOARD DREDGE (S)

TWINE TOP

DREDGE FRAME CHAINS USED? NO 0 ___ YES 1 ___FRAME HEIGHT FRAME WIDTH USED? NO YES NUMBER MESH SIZE mm (10 random measurements)

ROCK 0 ___ 1 ___ _______

____________in ____________ft __________ __________ __________ __________ ______

TICKLER 0 ___ 1 ___ _______

PRESSURE PLATE USED? NO 0 ___ YES 1 ___ __________ __________ __________ __________ ______CHAIN BAG INSIDE RING SIZE mm

(10 random measurements)

CHAFFING GEAR USED? NO 0 ___ YES 1 ___

TOP OF BAG ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ 

AVG # OF LINKS BTW 2 RINGS ___________LINK STOCK SIZE ______/______ BOTTOM OF BAG ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ 

OUTSIDE RING SIZE _______________mm

STARBOARD DREDGE COMMENTS

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TWINE TOP

DREDGE FRAME CHAINS USED? NO 0 ___ YES 1 _X_FRAME HEIGHT FRAME WIDTH USED? NO YES NUMBER MESH SIZE mm (10 random inside measurements)

ROCK 0 ___ 1 _X_ ____ 

____

19______in ____13______ft __207_____ ___208____ ___207____ ___208____ __

TICKLER 0 ___ 1 _X_ ____ 

PRESSURE PLATE USED? NO 0 ___ YES 1 _X_ __209_____ ___208____ ___213____ ___208_____ __CHAIN BAG INSIDE RING SIZE mm

(10 random measurements)

CHAFFING GEAR USED? NO 0 ___ YES 1 _X_

TOP OF BAG

__

88__ __90__ __88__ __88__ __90__ __87__ __88__ _

AVG # OF LINKS BTW 2 RINGS ____ 2______LINK STOCK SIZE ____5_/_16___ BOTTOM OF BAG __87__ __88__ __90__ __89__ __88__ __88__ __90__ _

OUTSIDE RING SIZE

_____

111_______mm

PORT DREDGE COMMENTSSTARBOARD DREDGE (S)

TWINE TOP

DREDGE FRAME CHAINS USED? NO 0 ___ YES 1 _X_FRAME HEIGHT FRAME WIDTH USED? NO YES NUMBER MESH SIZE mm (10 random measurements)

ROCK 0 ___ 1 _X_ __4____

____

19______in ____13______ft ___210____ ___206____ ___213____ ___208____ __

TICKLER 0 ___ 1 _X_ __3____

PRESSURE PLATE USED? NO 0 ___ YES 1 _X_ ___208____ ___206____ ___211____ ___206____ __CHAIN BAG INSIDE RING SIZE mm

(10 random measurements)

CHAFFING GEAR USED? NO 0 ___ YES 1 _X_

TOP OF BAG

__

87__ __90__ __88__ __88__ __90__ __87__ __88__ _

AVG # OF LINKS BTW 2 RINGS ___ 2_______LINK STOCK SIZE ___5__/__16__ BOTTOM OF BAG __91__ __91__ __89__ __88__ __89__ __89__ __90__ _

OUTSIDE RING SIZE

_____

110_______mm

STARBOARD DREDGE COMMENTS

Starboard dredge same as port dredge except for twine top and ring size measurements.

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OBSDG OBS/TRIP IDNMFS FISHERIES OBSERVER PROGRAM DATE LANDED SCALLOP DREDGE GEAR CHARACTERISTICS LO GEAR CODE PORT DREDGE (P) If dredge is fished off the stern, check box here - AFT (A) _____ (Describe below under "Port Dredge")

TWINE TOP

DREDGE FRAME CHAINS USED? NO 0 ___ YES 1 ___FRAME HEIGHT FRAME WIDTH USED? NO YES NUMBER MESH SIZE mm (10 random inside measurements)

ROCK 0 ___ 1 ___ ____ 

____________in ____________ft __________ __________ __________ __________ _

TICKLER 0 ___ 1 ___ ____ 

PRESSURE PLATE USED? NO 0 ___ YES 1 ___ __________ __________ __________ __________ _CHAIN BAG INSIDE RING SIZE mm

(10 random measurements)

CHAFFING GEAR USED? NO 0 ___ YES 1 ___

TOP OF BAG ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ _

AVG # OF LINKS BTW 2 RINGS ___________LINK STOCK SIZE ______/______ BOTTOM OF BAG ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ _

OUTSIDE RING SIZE _______________mm

PORT DREDGE COMMENTSSTARBOARD DREDGE (S)

TWINE TOP

DREDGE FRAME CHAINS USED? NO 0 ___ YES 1 ___FRAME HEIGHT FRAME WIDTH USED? NO YES NUMBER MESH SIZE mm (10 random measurements)

ROCK 0 ___ 1 ___ _______

____________in ____________ft __________ __________ __________ __________ _

TICKLER 0 ___ 1 ___ _______

PRESSURE PLATE USED?NO 0 ___ YES 1 ___ __________ __________ __________ __________ _CHAIN BAG INSIDE RING SIZE mm

(10 random measurements)

CHAFFING GEAR USED? NO 0 ___ YES 1 ___

TOP OF BAG ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ _

AVG # OF LINKS BTW 2 RINGS ___________LINK STOCK SIZE ______/______ BOTTOM OF BAG ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ _

OUTSIDE RING SIZE _______________mm

STARBOARD DREDGE COMMENTS

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Scallop Dredge Haul Log 06/01/05

SCALLOP DREDGE HAUL LOG

This log contains detailed questions about the setting and hauling of gear, and the haul’s catch. Complete a new log after each hauling of gear. If you feel

that you cannot go on deck for weather-related safety

reasons, record as much information on this log as possible (i.e., Header Information, weather, depths, times,

positions, etc.). If the haul is not observed because

you are off- watch, complete a Scallop Dredge OffWatch Haul Log instead of this log.

The species summary section of this log should be

used to record catches of groundfish species, debris and

shells only. If any pelagic species (i.e., swordfish, billfish, tuna, bonito, sharks, etc.), sturgeons, rays or tagged

fish are caught in this haul, an Individual Animal Log

must be completed to provide information on each animal. This Scallop Dredge Haul Log will serve as a

cover sheet for any Individual Animal Log(s) corresponding to this haul that may follow. Marine mammals, sea turtles, and sea birds must be recorded on a

Marine Mammal, Sea Turtle, and Sea Bird Incidental

Take Log. See Appendix R. Species List and Corresponding Logs for a list of species and the log(s) on

which to record them.

If there are insufficient lines on one form for all

species caught in this haul, continue listing species on

an additional Scallop Dredge Haul Log, making sure to

complete all of the Header Information (A-C) and

HAUL NUMBER (E).

If information is unavailable or unknown to any

question except a “No/Yes” question, record a dash (-)

in the field. If the answer to a “No/Yes” question is

unknown, record a “9” on the line next to the code for

“No” to indicate that a field was not skipped, but the

answer is unknown. If a field relates to a question to

which you previously answered “No”, leave the field

blank.

Become familiar with the following definitions.

DEFINITIONS

Haul Begin: First component of dredge(s) deployed,

i.e., dredge(s) hit the water.

Haul End: Hauling equipment put into gear.

INSTRUCTIONS

For instructions on completing fields A - W, refer

to the Common Haul Log Data section of the NEFSC

Observer Program Manual.

1. GEAR NUMBER: Record the gear number

used for this haul as uniquely identified on the appropriate Scallop Dredge Gear Characteristics Log.

2. GEAR CONDITION : Indicate the condition of

the gear at haulback, even if this was the condition of

the gear when set, by recording the most appropriate

two digit code listed below and in Appendix J. Gear

Condition Codes:

00 = Unknown.

71 = No gear damage or insignificant gear

damage.

72 = Ring bag broken or missing.

73 = Several rings destroyed.

74 = Club stick detached.

75 = One dredge turned over.

76 = Two dredges turned over.

77 = Dredges crossed.

78 = One dredge lost or totally damaged.

79 = Two dredges lost or totally damaged.

99 = Other, specify in COMMENTS.

3. BEGIN/END DATE: Record the month, day, and

year, based on local time, that this haul began and ended.

4. BEGIN/END TIME: Record the local time, using the 24 hour clock (0000-2359), that this haul began and ended, i.e., when the first component of the

dredge(s) is (are) deployed, or the dredge(s) hit the water (Haul Begin), and when the hauling equipment is

put into gear (Haul End).

5. DREDGE OBSERVED: Record the dredge(s)

from which both kept and discard data was collected

for this haul by placing an “X” next to the appropriate

code:

1 = Port

2 = Starboard

3 = Both

4 = Aft

NOTE: Both dredges should be observed

during on-watch hauls.
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NOTE: If only one dredge is observed for

weather or safety related reasons,

record only the catch data from this

dredge in the Species Information section.

NOTE: Aft refers to a single net fished

over the stern of the vessel.

6. TOW SPEED: Record, to the nearest tenth of a

knot, the average towing speed, over the bottom, for

this haul.

7. WIRE OUT: Record, in whole fathoms, the

amount of wire paid out for this haul. This measurement is taken from the towing blocks to the dredge.

This information may be obtained from the captain.

8. BOTTOM TYPE: Record the predominant bottom type for this haul by placing an “X” next to the

appropriate code:

0 = Unknown.

1 = Sand.

2 = Mud.

3 = Gravel.

4 = Rocky.

9 = Other, record the bottom type on line 8A.

NOTE: If the bottom type is not obvious from

looking at the dredge, i.e., mud, gravel,

etc., this information may be obtained

from the captain.

9. BOTTOM CHARACTERIZATION: Record

the predominant bottom characterization for this haul

by placing and “X” next to the appropriate code:

00 = Unknown.

01 = Clear.

02 = Quahog Shell Covered.

03 = Surf Clam Shell Covered.

04 = Scallop Shell Covered.

05 = Starfish Covered.

06 = Sand Dollar Covered.

08 = Combination, record all bottom

characterizations on line 9A.

99 = Other, record the bottom characterization

on line 9A.

NOTE: Do not include bottom type (substrate).

10. NUMBER OF BUSHELS KEPT: Record, to

 the nearest hundredth of a bushel, the amount of scallops, in the shell, kept from this haul.

11. NUMBER OF BUSHELS DISCARDED:

Record, to the nearest hundredth of a bushel, the amount

of scallops, in the shell, discarded from this haul.

12. AVERAGE POUND PER BUSHEL KEPT:

Record, in whole pounds, the average weight per bushel

of scallops, in the shell, kept from this haul.

NOTE: This number should reflect the

observer's average for several baskets,

not the captain's estimate.

13. AVERAGE POUNDS PER BUSHEL DISCARDED: Record, in whole pounds, the average

weight per bushel of scallops, in the shell, discarded

from this haul.

NOTE: This number should reflect the

observer's average for several baskets,

not the captain's estimate.

14. CLAPPERS OBSERVED?: Record whether sea

scallop clappers are found in the gear from this haul

by placing an “X” next to the appropriate code:

0 = No.

1 = Yes.

NOTE: Include pounds of clappers in the species of the Haul Log with a disposition code of 054 (empty shells).

15. WATER TEMPERATURE: Record, to the

nearest tenth of a degree Fahrenheit, the surface sea

water temperature when the gear has been set and the

winches are locked. The temperature must be recorded

for every on-watch observed haul during the

entire trip.

NOTE: Use a "ScoopMaster" thermometer to

obtain this temperature.

NOTE: If an incidental take occurs in this

haul, a WATER TEMPERATURE

must be recorded.

COMMENTS: Record any additional information

regarding this haul, i.e., unusual species caught,

unique gear arrangements or fishing operations, etc.

If more room is needed, use the back of this log,

making sure to write “See Back” on the front of the

log. Reference each comment with its

corresponding field name.
Q R S T U V W

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F G H CODE SPEED DIRECTION HAU

D 1 E NO 0 ___ NO 0 ___ NO 0 ___ O

YES 1 ___ YES 1 ___ YES 1 ___ I J kn K L ft 

HAUL DATE TIME LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) DREDGE / NET TOW INFO mm/dd/yy 24 hours STATION 1 LATITUDE / Bearing STATION 2 LONGITUDE / Bearing OBSERVED 

5 

BEGIN 3 / / 4 : N Port 1 ___ 

Starboard 2 ___ TARBoth 3 ___

END / / : Aft 4 ___ 

BOTTOM TYPE BOT

 COMMENTS WATER TEMP 8

Unknown 0 ___ Unk

15 B Sand 1 ___ Cle

. F Mud 2 ___ Qua

Gravel 3 ___ SurRocky 4 ___ Sca

 KEPT DISCARDED Other 9 ___ Sta

10 11 8A San

# OF BUSHELS . . CLAPPERS OBS? Com

NO 0 ___ 14 Oth

AVG LB / BUSHEL 12 13 YES 1 ___ 

 SPECIES CATCH DISP POUNDS DISP WEIGHT SPECIES CATCH DISP POUNDS 

NAME CODE K / D CODE D/R A/E NAME CODE K / D 

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0.00

D 200 

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CODE SPEED DIRECTION H

 132 1 135 NO 0 ___ NO 0 ___ NO 0 _X_ O

YES 1 _X_ YES 1 _X_ YES 1 ___ 04 5 kn 0 3 ft 

HAUL DATE TIME LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) DREDGE / NET TINFO mm/dd/yy 24 hours STATION 1 LATITUDE / Bearing STATION 2 LONGITUDE / Bearing OBSERVED BEGIN 03 / 12 / 01 05 : 00 41 07.2 69 22.8 Port 1 ___ 

Starboard 2 ___ TBoth 3 _X_

END 03 / 12 / 01 05 : 55 41 07.3 69 23.0 Aft 4 ___ S

BOTTOM TYPE B

 COMMENTS WATER TEMP

Unknown 0 ___ U

Captain was towing in circles. B Sand 1 ___ C

F Mud 2 ___ Q

Gravel 3 ___ SRocky 4 _X_ S

 KEPT DISCARDED Other 9 ___ S

S

# OF BUSHELS 8 . 25 CLAPPERS OBS? C

NO 0 ___ O

AVG LB / BUSHEL 69 YES 1 _X_

 SPECIES CATCH DISP POUNDS DISP WEIGHT SPECIES CATCH DISP POUNDS 

NAME CODE K / D CODE D/R A/E NAME CODE K / D 

Scallops, Sea 8009 K 569 100 R E Little Skate D 50 Monkfish, (tail) K 29 100 D A Clapper, ScallopMonkfish D 18 012 R A

 Yellowtail Flounder K 6 100 R A

Shells NK D 200 054 R EStarfish, Seastar NK D 150 001 R EDebris, Rock D 1000 053 R EJonah Crab D 15 001 R E

99
9960- 9960-

9960- 9960-

K 100

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CODE SPEED DIRECTION 

 132 NO 0 ___ NO 0 ___ NO 0 ___ O

YES 1 ___ YES 1 ___ YES 1 ___ kn 

HAUL DATE TIME LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) DREDGE / NEINFO mm/dd/yy 24 hours STATION 1 LATITUDE / Bearing STATION 2 LONGITUDE / Bearing OBSERVED BEGIN / / : Port 1 _

Starboard 2 _Both 3 _

END / / : Aft 4 _

BOTTOM TYP

 COMMENTS WATER TEMP

Unknown 0 

B Sand 1 

. F Mud 2 

Gravel 3 Rocky 4 

 KEPT DISCARDED Other 9 

# OF BUSHELS . . CLAPPERS O

NO 0 ___ 

AVG LB / BUSHEL YES 1 ___

 SPECIES CATCH DISP POUNDS DISP WEIGHT SPECIES CATCH DISP PO

NAME CODE K / D CODE D/R A/E NAME CODE K / D 

Scallops, Sea

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Scallop Dredge Off-Watch Haul Log 01/01/01

SCALLOP DREDGE OFF-WATCH HAUL LOG

This log is to be used for recording dates, times,

locations and the amount of kept sea scallops for offwatch hauls on scallop dredge trips. Complete a new

log for each group of hauls which occur during an offwatch period.

If the observer is aware of an incidental take of a

marine mammal, sea turtle, or sea bird during an offwatch period, complete as many fields as possible on a

Scallop Dredge Haul Log in addition to completing an

Incidental Take Log.

Become familiar with the following definitions.

DEFINITIONS

Haul Begin: First component of dredge(s) deployed,

i.e., dredge(s) hit the water.

Haul End: Hauling equipment put into gear.

INSTRUCTIONS

For instructions on completing fields A, B, C and

N, refer to the Common Haul Log Data section of the

NEFSC Observer Program Manual.

1. HAUL NUMBER: Record the haul number each

time gear is hauled during this off-watch period, maintaining sequential haul numbering for all hauls (observed, unobserved and off-watch) throughout the trip.

2. BEGIN/END DATE: Record the month, day, and

year, based on local time, that this haul began and ended.

3. BEGIN/END TIME: Record the local time, using the 24 hour clock (0000-2359), that this haul began and ended, i.e., when the first component of the

dredge(s) is (are) deployed or the dredge(s) hit the water (Haul Begin) and when the hauling equipment is

put into gear (Haul End).

4. NUMBER OF BUSHELS KEPT: Record, to

the nearest hundredth of a bushel, the captain's or mate's

estimated number of bushels of sea scallops, in the shell,

kept from both dredges for this haul.

NOTE: Kept is defined as brought

on board the vessel and retained for

market or consumptive purposes.
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OBSDO, OBHAU OBS/TRIP ID A

NMFS FISHERIES OBSERVER PROGRAM DATE LANDED mm/yy B /

SCALLOP DREDGE OFF-WATCH HAUL LOG PAGE # C of

HAUL # HAUL DATE TIME LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) SEA SCALLOPS

INFO mm/dd/yy 24 hours Station 1 Latitude / Bearing Station 2 Longitude / Bearing # OF BUSHELS

BEGIN KEPT

1 2 / / 3 : N

END 4

 / / : .

HAUL # HAUL DATE TIME LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) SEA SCALLOPS

INFO mm/dd/yy 24 hours Station 1 Latitude / Bearing Station 2 Longitude / Bearing # OF BUSHELS

BEGIN KEPT

 / / :

END

 / / : .

HAUL # HAUL DATE TIME LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) SEA SCALLOPS

INFO mm/dd/yy 24 hours Station 1 Latitude / Bearing Station 2 Longitude / Bearing # OF BUSHELS

BEGIN KEPT

 / / :

END

 / / : .

HAUL # HAUL DATE TIME LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) SEA SCALLOPS

INFO mm/dd/yy 24 hours Station 1 Latitude / Bearing Station 2 Longitude / Bearing # OF BUSHELS

BEGIN KEPT

 / / :

END

 / / : .

HAUL # HAUL DATE TIME LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) SEA SCALLOPS

INFO mm/dd/yy 24 hours Station 1 Latitude / Bearing Station 2 Longitude / Bearing # OF BUSHELS

BEGIN KEPT

 / / :

END

 / / : .

HAUL # HAUL DATE TIME LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) SEA SCALLOPS

INFO mm/dd/yy 24 hours Station 1 Latitude / Bearing Station 2 Longitude / Bearing # OF BUSHELS

BEGIN KEPT

 / / :

END

 / / : .

HAUL # HAUL DATE TIME LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) SEA SCALLOPS

INFO mm/dd/yy 24 hours Station 1 Latitude / Bearing Station 2 Longitude / Bearing # OF BUSHELS

BEGIN KEPT

 / / :

END

 / / : .

HAUL # HAUL DATE TIME LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) SEA SCALLOPS

INFO mm/dd/yy 24 hours Station 1 Latitude / Bearing Station 2 Longitude / Bearing # OF BUSHELS

BEGIN KEPT

 / / :

END

 / / : .

HAUL # HAUL DATE TIME LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) SEA SCALLOPS

INFO mm/dd/yy 24 hours Station 1 Latitude / Bearing Station 2 Longitude / Bearing # OF BUSHELS

BEGIN KEPT

 / / :

END

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30

 8 . 50

31

 9 . 00

32

 7 . 75

33

03/ 07 / 01 03 :55 41 06.9 69 21.5 9 . 50

34

03/ 07 / 01 04 :55 41 07.6 69 23.4 12 . 25

35

03/ 07 / 01 05 : 55 41 07.2 69 22.8 10 . 25

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OBSDO, OBHAU OBS/TRIP ID E05012-

NMFS FISHERIES OBSERVER PROGRAM DATE LANDED mm/yy 03 / 01

SCALLOP DREDGE OFF-WATCH HAUL LOG PAGE # 3 of 10

HAUL # HAUL DATE TIME LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) SEA SCALLOPS

INFO mm/dd/yy 24 hours Station 1 Latitude / Bearing Station 2 Longitude / Bearing # OF BUSHELS

BEGIN KEPT

03/ 06 / 01 23 : 55 41 07.2 69 22.8

END

03/ 07 / 01 00 : 55 41 08.3 69 25.6

HAUL # HAUL DATE TIME LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) SEA SCALLOPS

INFO mm/dd/yy 24 hours Station 1 Latitude / Bearing Station 2 Longitude / Bearing # OF BUSHELS

BEGIN KEPT

03/ 07 / 01 01 : 00 41 08.3 69 25.6

END

03/ 07 / 01 01 : 55 41 07.4 69 22.3

HAUL # HAUL DATE TIME LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) SEA SCALLOPS

INFO mm/dd/yy 24 hours Station 1 Latitude / Bearing Station 2 Longitude / Bearing # OF BUSHELS

BEGIN KEPT

03/ 07 / 01 02 : 00 41 07.4 69 22.3

END

03/ 07 / 01 02 : 55 41 07.9 69 24.9

HAUL # HAUL DATE TIME LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) SEA SCALLOPS

INFO mm/dd/yy 24 hours Station 1 Latitude / Bearing Station 2 Longitude / Bearing # OF BUSHELS

BEGIN KEPT

03/ 07 / 01 03 : 00 41 07.9 69 24.9

END

HAUL # HAUL DATE TIME LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) SEA SCALLOPS

INFO mm/dd/yy 24 hours Station 1 Latitude / Bearing Station 2 Longitude / Bearing # OF BUSHELS

BEGIN KEPT

03/ 07 / 01 04 : 00 41 06.9 69 21.5

END

HAUL # HAUL DATE TIME LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) SEA SCALLOPS

INFO mm/dd/yy 24 hours Station 1 Latitude / Bearing Station 2 Longitude / Bearing # OF BUSHELS

BEGIN KEPT

03/ 07 / 01 05 : 00 41 07.6 69 23.4

END

HAUL # HAUL DATE TIME LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) SEA SCALLOPS

INFO mm/dd/yy 24 hours Station 1 Latitude / Bearing Station 2 Longitude / Bearing # OF BUSHELS

BEGIN KEPT

 / / :

END

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HAUL # HAUL DATE TIME LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) SEA SCALLOPS

INFO mm/dd/yy 24 hours Station 1 Latitude / Bearing Station 2 Longitude / Bearing # OF BUSHELS

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END

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HAUL # HAUL DATE TIME LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) SEA SCALLOPS

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BEGIN KEPT

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NMFS FISHERIES OBSERVER PROGRAM DATE LANDED mm/yy /

SCALLOP DREDGE OFF-WATCH HAUL LOG PAGE # of

HAUL # HAUL DATE TIME LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) SEA SCALLOPS

INFO mm/dd/yy 24 hours Station 1 Latitude / Bearing Station 2 Longitude / Bearing # OF BUSHELS

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END

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HAUL # HAUL DATE TIME LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) SEA SCALLOPS

INFO mm/dd/yy 24 hours Station 1 Latitude / Bearing Station 2 Longitude / Bearing # OF BUSHELS

BEGIN KEPT

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END

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HAUL # HAUL DATE TIME LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) SEA SCALLOPS

INFO mm/dd/yy 24 hours Station 1 Latitude / Bearing Station 2 Longitude / Bearing # OF BUSHELS

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HAUL # HAUL DATE TIME LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) SEA SCALLOPS

INFO mm/dd/yy 24 hours Station 1 Latitude / Bearing Station 2 Longitude / Bearing # OF BUSHELS

BEGIN KEPT

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END

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HAUL # HAUL DATE TIME LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) SEA SCALLOPS

INFO mm/dd/yy 24 hours Station 1 Latitude / Bearing Station 2 Longitude / Bearing # OF BUSHELS

BEGIN KEPT

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END

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HAUL # HAUL DATE TIME LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) SEA SCALLOPS

INFO mm/dd/yy 24 hours Station 1 Latitude / Bearing Station 2 Longitude / Bearing # OF BUSHELS

BEGIN KEPT

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END

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HAUL # HAUL DATE TIME LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) SEA SCALLOPS

INFO mm/dd/yy 24 hours Station 1 Latitude / Bearing Station 2 Longitude / Bearing # OF BUSHELS

BEGIN KEPT

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HAUL # HAUL DATE TIME LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) SEA SCALLOPS

INFO mm/dd/yy 24 hours Station 1 Latitude / Bearing Station 2 Longitude / Bearing # OF BUSHELS

BEGIN KEPT

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HAUL # HAUL DATE TIME LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) SEA SCALLOPS

INFO mm/dd/yy 24 hours Station 1 Latitude / Bearing Station 2 Longitude / Bearing # OF BUSHELS

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105

Lobster, Crab, and Fish Pot Gear Characteristics Log 12/01/03

LOBSTER, CRAB, and FISH POT GEAR CHARACTERISTICS LOG

This log contains detailed questions about the gear

fished. Complete a new log for each uniquely configured gear (as defined below) hauled during a trip. These

unique configurations may be based on variables such

as number of pots, baiting method, etc. Number each

gear configuration sequentially. Any changes in these

fields require the completion of a new Lobster, Crab,

and Fish Pot Gear Characteristics Log.

If a gear is set out and hauled more than once during a trip do not complete a new Lobster, Crab, and

Fish Pot Gear Characteristics Log for the multiple hauls.

Rather, record on the Lobster, Crab, and Fish Pot Haul

Log which gear number is being hauled. In addition,

record any other information necessary to understand

the manner in which the gear was set/hauled in COMMENTS.

If the vessel has two or more identical gears which

are hauled separately, complete only one Lobster, Crab,

and Fish Pot Gear Characteristics Log and record the

consecutively assigned numbers of all identical gears

described in GEAR NUMBER(S) (#1). See the lobster, crab, and fish pot definitions below and GEAR

NUMBER(S) (#1) for more information on defining

and numbering gears.

If information is unavailable or unknown to any

question except a “No/Yes” question, record a dash (-)

in the field. If the answer to a “No/Yes” question is

unknown, record a “9” on the line next to the code for

“No” to indicate that the field was not skipped, but the

answer is unknown. If a field relates to a question to

which you previously answered “No”, leave the field

blank.

Become familiar with the following definitions.

DEFINITIONS

Lobster, Crab, or Fish Pot Trawl: A series of traps

attached to a mainline (“the trawl or string”). Each

trap contains a ballast to ensure minimal movement

on the ocean floor. The traps are baited, and configured to allow entry, but no exit, of the targeted

species.

Kitchen: Section of the trap where the bait is located.

Parlor: Section of the trap from which animals are

removed by the fisherman.

Collar: A non-return device in the shape of a funnel

whose tapered end is directed away from the opening and into the catch/bait chamber. This device is

common in crab, eel, and fish pots and is also called

“the throat”.

Gear: An individual lobster, crab, or fish pot trawl.

INSTRUCTIONS

For instructions on completing Header Fields A,

B and D refer to the Common Haul Log Data section

of the NEFSC Observer Program Manual.

 1. GEAR NUMBER(S): Record the consecutive

number(s) assigned to each uniquely configured gear

hauled and for which characteristics are described. See

the definition of gear in the introduction.

NOTE: If two or more identical gears are used,

assign consecutive numbers to each

gear and record all of these numbers

on one Lobster, Crab, and Fish Pot

Gear Characteristics Log.

Example: The first uniquely configured gear is

“1”, and its characteristics will be recorded on one Lobster, Crab, and Fish

Pot Gear Characteristics Log. The next

two identical gears are “2, 3”, and

their identical characteristics will be

recorded on a second Lobster, Crab,

and Fish Pot Gear Characteristics Log.

NOTE: Gears should be numbered consecutively according to the order in which

they are hauled aboard the vessel to

which you are deployed.

Example: First gear hauled is “1”, next gear

hauled is “2”, etc.

2. NUMBER OF POTS: Record the total number

of individual pots used in this gear.

POT CHARACTERISTICS
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NOTE: If a trawl includes more than one type

of pot, complete a Lobster, Crab, and

Fish Pot Gear Characteristics Log for

the pot type that makes up the majority (>50%) of the trawl, and record the

number of the pots of each different

side construction in COMMENTS.

3. SHAPE: Record the shape of the pots used on

this gear by placing an “X” next to the appropriate

code:

00 = Unknown.

01 = Rectangular.

02 = Round/Oval.

03 = 1/2 Round, record only the BOTTOM

LENGTH (#7), BOTTOM WIDTH (#8)

and HEIGHT (#9).

04 = Cone.

05 = Trapezoid.

99 = Other, record the pot shape on line 3A.

 4. SIDE CONSTRUCTION: Record the type of

material used in the construction of the sides of the pot,

by placing an “X” next to the appropriate code:

0 = Unknown.

1 = Wood Lathe.

2 = Plastic Coated Wire.

3 = Twine Mesh.

4 = Plastic Mesh.

8 = Combination, record the side construction

materials on line 4A.

9 = Other, record the side construction material

on line 4A.

5. TOP LENGTH: Record, in whole inches, the

length of the top of the pots used on this gear.

6. TOP WIDTH: Record, in whole inches, the width

of the top of the pots used on this gear.

7. BOTTOM LENGTH: Record, in whole inches,

the length of the bottom of the pots used on this gear.

8. BOTTOM WIDTH: Record, in whole inches,

the width of the bottom of the pots used on this gear.

9. HEIGHT: Record, in whole inches, the height of

the pots used on this gear.

10. DISTANCE BETWEEN POTS: Record, in

whole feet, the average distance between the pots

used on this gear.

ENTRANCE

11. NUMBER: Record the number of entrances used

in the pots on this gear.

12. RING SIZE: Record, to the nearest tenth of an

inch, the inside ring diameter from the entrance(s) used

in the pots on this gear. Use calipers for this measurement. If no ring is used, record a dash (-). See Appendix P. Vernier Caliper Instructions for further information.

13. LOCATION: Record the location of the

entrance(s) used in the pots on this gear by placing an

“X” next to the appropriate code:

0 = Unknown.

1 = Top.

2 = Side.

3 = End.

8 = Combination, record all entrance locations

on line 13A.

9 = Other, record the entrance location on line

13A.

ESCAPE VENT

14. USED?: Record whether any escape vent(s) is

(are) used in the pots on this gear by placing an “X”

next to the appropriate code:

0 = No.

1 = Yes.

15. NUMBER: Record the number of escape vent(s)

used in the pots on this gear.

16. LENGTH: Record, to the nearest tenth of an inch,

the length of the escape vent(s) used in the pots on this

gear. Use calipers to obtain this measurement. See

Appendix P. Vernier Caliper Instructions for further

information.

17. HEIGHT: Record, to the nearest tenth of an inch,

the height of the escape vent(s) used in the pots on this

gear. Use calipers to obtain this measurement. See

Appendix P. Vernier Caliper Instructions for further

information.
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18. SHAPE: Record the shape of the escape vent(s)

used in the pots on this gear by placing an “X” next to

the appropriate code:

00 = Unknown.

01 = Rectangular.

02 = Round/Oval.

99 = Other, record the escape vent shape on line

18A.

19. LOCATION: Record the location of escape

vent(s) used in the pots on this gear, by placing an “X”

next to the appropriate code:

0 = Unknown.

1 = Top.

2 = Side.

3 = End.

8 = Combination, record all escape vent

locations on line 19A.

9 = Other, record the escape vent location on

line 19A.

BIODEGRADABLE PANEL

20. USED?: Record whether a biodegradable panel is

used in the pots on this gear by placing an “X” next to

the appropriate code:

0 = No.

1 = Yes.

21. ATTACHMENT TYPE: Record the material

used to attach the biodegradable panel to the pots on

this gear, by placing an “X” next to the appropriate

code:

0 = Unknown.

1 = Iron Hogrings.

2 = Degradable Plastic.

3 = Softwood Lathe.

4 = Uncoated Wire.

9 = Other, record the attachment type on line

21A.

BAIT

22. METHOD: Record the method used to bait the

pots on this gear by placing an “X” next to the appropriate code:

0 = Unknown.

1 = String.

2 = Bait Bag.

9 = Other, record the baiting method on line

22A.

COMMENTS

Record any additional information about this gear.

If more room is needed, use the back of this log, making sure to write “See Back” on the front of the log.

Reference each comment with its corresponding field

name.
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NMFS FISHERIES OBSERVER PROGRAM OBS/TRIP ID A

LOBSTER, CRAB, & FISH POT GEAR CHARACTERISTICS LOG DATE LAND mm/yy B /

GEAR CODE GEAR NUMBERS(S) NUMBER OF POTS

D 1 2

POT CHARACTERISTICS ENTRANCE

3 4 INSIDE

SHAPE SIDE CONSTRUCTION LENGTH in WIDTH in NUMBER 11 RING SIZE 12

Unknown 00 ___ Unknown 0 ___ Top ____5____ ____6____ _______________ ______.____in

Rectangular 01 ___ Wood Lathe 1 ___

Round/Oval 02 ___ Plastic Bottom ____7____ ____8____ LOCATION 13

1/2 Round 03 ___ Coated Wire 2 ___ Unknown 0 ___

Cone 04 ___ Twine Mesh 3 ___ HEIGHT ____9____ in Top 1 ___

Trapezoid 05 ___ Plastic Mesh 4 ___ Side 2 ___

Other 99 ___ Combination 8 ___ AVERAGE End 3 ___

Other 9 ___ DISTANCE BETWEEN POTS Combination 8 ___

Other 9 ___ _____13A______

______3A________ ______4A_______ _____10_____ ft

ESCAPE VENT BIODEGRADABLE PANEL BAIT

14 16 20

USED? NO 0 ___ YES 1 ___ METHOD 22

________.______in

USED? NO 0 ___ YES 1 ___ LENGTH

15 17 Unknown 0 ___

NUMBER ____________ HEIGHT ________.______in ATTACHMENT TYPE 21 String 1 ___

Unknown 0 ___ Bait Bag 2 ___

SHAPE 18 LOCATION 19 Iron Hogrings 1 ___ Other 9 ___

Unknown 00 ___ Unknown 0 ___ Degradable Plastic 2 ___

Rectangular 01 ___ Top 1 ___ Softwood Lathe 3 ___ _____22A______

Round/Oval 02 ___ Side 2 ___ Uncoated Wire 4 ___

Other 99 ___ End 3 ___ Other 9 ___

Combination 8 ___

Other 9 ___ ________21A_________

______18A_______ _____19A______

COMMENTS

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NMFS FISHERIES OBSERVER PROGRAM OBS/TRIP ID A74025-

LOBSTER, CRAB, & FISH POT GEAR CHARACTERISTICS LOG DATE LAND mm/yy 01 / 01

GEAR CODE GEAR NUMBERS(S) NUMBER OF POTS

200 1, 2, 9, 10, 13, 15-19, 21, 25, 28, 32-35, 37-40 40

POT CHARACTERISTICS ENTRANCE

INSIDE

SHAPE SIDE CONSTRUCTION LENGTH in WIDTH in NUMBER RING SIZE

Unknown 00 ___ Unknown 0 ___ Top ____48____ ____26____ ______2______ __7_._0__ in

Rectangular 01 ___ Wood Lathe 1 _X_

Round/Oval 02 ___ Plastic Bottom ____48____ ____32____ LOCATION

1/2 Round 03 ___ Coated Wire 2 ___ Unknown 0 ___

Cone 04 ___ Twine Mesh 3 ___ HEIGHT ____18____ in Top 1 ___

Trapezoid 05 _X_ Plastic Mesh 4 ___ Side 2 _X_

Other 99 ___ Combination 8 ___ AVERAGE End 3 ___

Other 9 ___ DISTANCE BETWEEN POTS Combination 8 ___

Other 9 ___ ___________

______________ _____________ ____138____ ft

ESCAPE VENT BIODEGRADABLE PANEL BAIT

USED? NO 0 ___ YES 1 _X_ LENGTH ____48_._0___ in USED? NO 0 ___ YES 1 _X_ METHOD

Unknown 0 ___

NUMBER ____3_____ HEIGHT _____1_._8___ in ATTACHMENT TYPE String 1 ___

Unknown 0 ___ Bait Bag 2 _X_

SHAPE LOCATION Iron Hogrings 1 ___ Other 9 ___

Unknown 00 ___ Unknown 0 ___ Degradable Plastic 2 ___

Rectangular 01 _X_ Top 1 _X_ Softwood Lathe 3 _X_ ___________

Round/Oval 02 ___ Side 2 ___ Uncoated Wire 4 ___

Other 99 ___ End 3 ___ Other 9 ___

Combination 8 ___

Other 9 ___ _________________

_____________ ___________

COMMENTS

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NMFS FISHERIES OBSERVER PROGRAM OBS/TRIP ID

LOBSTER, CRAB, & FISH POT GEAR CHARACTERISTICS LOG DATE LAND mm/yy /

GEAR CODE GEAR NUMBERS(S) NUMBER OF POTS

POT CHARACTERISTICS ENTRANCE

INSIDE

SHAPE SIDE CONSTRUCTION LENGTH in WIDTH in NUMBER RING SIZE

Unknown 00 ___ Unknown 0 ___ Top __________ __________ _______________ ______.____in

Rectangular 01 ___ Wood Lathe 1 ___

Round/Oval 02 ___ Plastic Bottom __________ __________ LOCATION

1/2 Round 03 ___ Coated Wire 2 ___ Unknown 0 ___

Cone 04 ___ Twine Mesh 3 ___ HEIGHT __________in Top 1 ___

Trapezoid 05 ___ Plastic Mesh 4 ___ Side 2 ___

Other 99 ___ Combination 8 ___ AVERAGE End 3 ___

Other 9 ___ DISTANCE BETWEEN POTS Combination 8 ___

Other 9 ___ __________________

_________________ _________________ _______________ ft

ESCAPE VENT BIODEGRADABLE PANEL BAIT

USED? NO 0 ___ YES 1 ___ LENGTH ________.______in USED? NO 0 ___ YES 1 ___ METHOD

Unknown 0 ___

NUMBER ____________ HEIGHT ________.______in ATTACHMENT TYPE String 1 ___

Unknown 0 ___ Bait Bag 2 ___

SHAPE LOCATION Iron Hogrings 1 ___ Other 9 ___

Unknown 00 ___ Unknown 0 ___ Degradable Plastic 2 ___

Rectangular 01 ___ Top 1 ___ Softwood Lathe 3 ___ ________________

Round/Oval 02 ___ Side 2 ___ Uncoated Wire 4 ___

Other 99 ___ End 3 ___ Other 9 ___

Combination 8 ___

Other 9 ___ _______________________

_________________ _________________

COMMENTS

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Lobster, Crab, and Fish Pot Haul Log 12/01/03

LOBSTER, CRAB, and FISH POT HAUL LOG

This log contains detailed questions about the setting and hauling of gear, and the haul’s catch. Complete a new log after each hauling of gear. If you feel

that you cannot go on deck for weather related safety

reasons, record as much information on this log as possible (i.e. Header Information, weather, depths, times,

positions, etc.).

If the gear is set, and only partially hauled, complete a Lobster, Crab, and Fish Pot Haul Log with the

Species Information section completed as fully as possible, and “Haul Aborted” recorded following the last

species record. An aborted haul should be recorded as

observed, whenever it fits the definition of an observed

haul (F).

If any pelagic species (i.e. swordfish, billfish, tuna,

bonito, sharks, etc.), sturgeons, rays or tagged fish are

caught in this haul, an Individual Animal Log must be

completed to provide information on each animal caught

by the gear. This Lobster, Crab and Fish Pot Haul Log

will serve as a cover sheet for any Individual Animal

Log(s) corresponding to this haul that may follow. All

marine mammals, sea turtles, and sea birds must be

recorded on a Marine Mammal, Sea Turtle, and Sea

Bird Incidental Take Log. See Appendix R. Species

List and Corresponding Logs for a list of species and

the log(s) on which to record them.

If there are insufficient lines on one form for all

species caught in this haul, continue listing species on

an additional Lobster, Crab, and Fish Pot Haul Log,

making sure to complete all of the Header Information

(A-C) and HAUL NUMBER (E).

If information is unavailable or unknown to any

question except a “No/Yes” question, record a dash (-)

in the field. If the answer to a “No/Yes” question is

unknown, record a “9” on the line next to the code for

“No” to indicate that a field was not skipped, but the

answer is unknown. If a field relates to a question to

which you previously answered “No”, leave the field

blank.

Become familiar with the following definitions.

DEFINITIONS

Set Begin: First component of lobster, crab, or fish

pot gear deployed, i.e. high flyer and/or anchor

hits the water.

Set End: Trawl secured to anchoring device, i.e. trawl

completely deployed.

Haul Begin: Hauling equipment put into gear.

Haul End: Lobster, crab, and fish pot gear completely

retrieved and aboard vessel.

NOTE: Lobster, crab, and fish pots are usually set in trawls. A trawl consists of

a mainline to which multiple pots are

attached.

INSTRUCTIONS

For instructions on completing fields A-W, refer

to the Common Haul Log Data section of the NEFSC

Observer Program Manual.

1. GEAR NUMBER: Record the gear number

used for this haul as uniquely identified on the appropriate Lobster, Crab, and Fish Pot Gear Characteristics Log.

2. GEAR CONDITION: Indicate the condition of

the gear at haulback, even if this was the condition of

the gear when set, by recording the most appropriate

two digit code listed below, and in Appendix J. Gear

Condition Codes:

00 = Unknown.

41 = No gear damage.

42 = Less than 25% of the pots have enough

damage to allow the target species to be

released. This damage includes loss of the

escape panel.

43 = Between 25% and 50% of the pots have

enough damage to allow the target species

to be released.

44 = Greater than 50% of the pots have enough

damage to allow the target species to be

released.

45 = Less than 25% of the pots are unfishable.

46 = Between 25% and 50% of the pots are

unfishable.

47 = Greater than 50% of the pots are
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unfishable.

99 = Other, specify in COMMENTS.

SET/HAUL INFORMATION

Set Information for the next 3 fields (#'s 3, 4, 5): If set

is witnessed, record Set BEGIN/ END DATES and BEGIN/ END TIMES but not SOAK DURATION. If set

is not witnessed, fill in SOAK DURATION only.

3. BEGIN/END DATE: Record the month, day, and

year, based on local time, that this set began and ended.

If the setting of the gear is not witnessed do not complete this field, instead, complete SOAK DURATION

(#5). Record the month, day, and year, based on local

time, that this haul began and ended.

4. BEGIN/END TIME: Record the local time, using the 24 hour clock (0000-2359), that this set began

and ended, i.e. when the first component of the lobster,

crab, or fish pot gear is deployed, or the high flyer and/

or anchor hits the water (Set Begin), and when the

trawl is secured to the anchoring device, or completely

deployed (Set End). If the setting of the gear is

not witnessed do not complete this field, instead,

complete SOAK DURATION (#5) and record the

estimated set times in COMMENTS. Record the

local time, using the 24 hour clock (0000-2359), that

this haul began and ended, i.e. when the hauling equipment is put into gear (Haul Begin), and when the lobster, crab, or fish pot gear is completely retrieved and

aboard the vessel (Haul End).

5. SOAK DURATION: Record, to the nearest tenth

of an hour, the amount of time that the gear for this

haul is in the water fishing. This is the amount of time

from when the trawl is secured to an anchoring device,

i.e. when the gear is completely deployed (Set End),

until the hauling equipment is put into gear (Haul Begin). Obtain this time from the captain. If the setting

of the gear is witnessed do not complete this field,

instead, complete SET BEGIN AND END DATES

AND TIMES (#'s 3 and 4).

NOTE: If estimated set times from the captain

are used to calculate SOAK DURATION record them in COMMENTS.

6. HAUL END WATER TEMPERATURE:

Record, to the nearest tenth of a degree Fahrenheit, the

surface water temperature when this haul ended.

NOTE: Use a “ScoopMaster” thermometer to

obtain these temperatures.

NOTE: If these temperatures are obtained in

Celsius, use Appendix Q. Conversion

Tables to convert them to Fahrenheit.

NUMBER OF POTS

7. SET: Record the total number of pots that are/

were used for this set. This number should agree with

the number recorded in NUMBER OF POTS on the

corresponding Lobster, Crab and Fish Pot Gear Characteristics Log(s).

8. HAULED: Record the total number of pots that

are hauled back from this set.

9. LOST: Record the total number of pots that are

lost from this set. If this number differs from NUMBER OF POTS SET (#7) minus NUMBER OF POTS

HAULED (#8), then record the reason(s) in COMMENTS.

BAIT

10. POUNDS: Record, in whole pounds, the amount

of bait used for this haul, for up to two major baits.

This information may be obtained from the captain.

11. KIND: Indicate the kind of bait used for this haul,

for up to two major baits, by recording the most appropriate two digit code listed below, and in Appendix O.

Bait Codes:

00 = Unknown.

01 = Mackerel.

02 = Herring.

03 = Squid.

05 = Redfish.

08 = Skate.

09 = Clams.

99 = Other, record the bait kind in

COMMENTS.

12. TYPE: Indicate the type of bait used for this haul,

for up to two major baits, by recording the most appro-
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priate one digit code listed below, and in Appendix O.

Bait Codes:

0 = Unknown.

1 = Whole.

2 = Cut.

3 = Live.

9 = Other, record the bait type in

COMMENTS.

Example: Fish racks, frames or bellies are “Cut”

(2), record cut type in COMMENTS.

13. CONDITION: Indicate the condition of the bait

used for this haul, for up to two major baits, by recording the most appropriate one digit code listed below,

and in Appendix O. Bait Codes:

0 = Unknown.

1 = Previously Frozen.

2 = Fresh.

3 = Salted.

6 = Frozen.

7 = Semi-frozen.

8 = Combination, record all bait conditions in

COMMENTS.

9 = Other, record the bait condition in

COMMENTS.

Example: Frozen and salted bait is “Combination” (8).

14. SET METHOD: Record the method that best describes the manner in which the gear for this haul was

set by placing an “X” next to the appropriate code:

00 = Unknown.

01 = Temperature.

02 = Bottom Contours (i.e. depth).

03 = Compass/ Loran.

04 = Tide/ Current.

05 = Visual (i.e. echosounder, surface feeding).

98 = Mixed, (more than one code applies) record

all set methods on line 14A.

99 = Other, record the set method(s) on line 14A.

COMMENTS

Record any additional information regarding this

haul, i.e. unusual species caught, etc. If more room is

needed, use the back of this log, making sure to write

“See Back” on the front of the log. Reference each

comment with its corresponding field name.
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OBS/ TRIP ID 

12/01/03 OBPTH, OBHAU, OBSPPNMFS FISHERIES OBSERVER PROGRAM DATE LAND (mm/yyLOBSTER, CRAB & FISH POT HAUL LOG PAGE # GEAR GEAR HAUL # HAUL OBS? F CATCH? G INC TAKE? H WEATHER WIND WAVE HEIGCODE NUMBER(S) NO 0 ___ NO 0 ___ NO 0 ___ CODE SPEED DIRECTION 

D 1 E YES 1 ___ YES 1 ___ YES 1 ___ I J K o L 

kn 

SET INFO DATE AND TIME EST LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) TARGET SPECIES 

mm/dd/yy 24 hours SOAK DUR Station 1 Latitude / Bearing Station 2 Longitude / Bearing O 

S BEGIN 3 4E / / : 5 N NUMBER OF POTS 

T END 

 / / : . hrs 7 

WATER TEMP SET ______ HAUL INFO DATE TIME

H BEGIN 8 

HAULED

______ A / / :

U END o 9 

______ L / / : 6 . F LOST

COMMENTS SET METHOD

14

Unknown 00 Temperature 01 Bottom Contours 02 Compass/ Loran 03 Tide/ Current 04 

SPECIES CATCH DISP POUNDS DISP WEIGHT SPECIES CATCH DISP POUN

NAME CODE K / D CODE D/R A/E NAME CODE K / D 

Q R S T U V W

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12/01/03 OBPTH, OBHAU, OBSPPNMFS FISHERIES OBSERVER PROGRAM DATE LAND (mm/yyLOBSTER, CRAB & FISH POT HAUL LOG PAGE # GEAR GEAR HAUL # HAUL OBS? CATCH? INC TAKE? WEATHER WIND WAVE HEIGCODE NUMBER(S) NO 0 ___ NO 0 ___ NO 0 _X_ CODE SPEED DIRECTION 

200 13 13 YES 1 _X_ YES 1 _X_ YES 1 ___ o

02 5 kn 225 2 

SET INFO DATE AND TIME EST LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) TARGET SPECIES 

mm/dd/yy 24 hours SOAK DUR Station 1 Latitude / Bearing Station 2 Longitude / Bearing 

S BEGIN AMERICAN E / / : NUMBER OF POTS 

T END

 / / : 168 . 0 hrs 

HAUL INFO DATE TIME WATER TEMP SET

__

40

__

H BEGIN 

A 06 / 19 / 01 21 : 52 41 32.3 69 35.8 HAULED

__

40

__

U END o 

L 06 / 19 / 01 20 : 21 58 . 0 F 41 32.7 69 35.5 LOST

___

0

___

COMMENTS SET METHOD

Unknown 00 Temperature 01 Bottom Contours 02 Compass/ Loran 03 Tide/ Current 04 

SPECIES CATCH DISP POUNDS DISP WEIGHT SPECIES CATCH DISP POUN

NAME CODE K / D CODE D/R A/E NAME CODE K / D AMERICAN LOBSTER K 75 100 R AAMERICAN LOBSTER D 1 022 R AAMERICAN LOBSTER D 3 012 R AJONAH CRAB K 80 100 R ABLACK WHTING K 22 170 R AJONAH CRAB D 9 001 R A

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9960- 9960-9960- 9960-9960- 9960-9960- 9960-

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NMFS FISHERIES OBSERVER PROGRAM DATE LAND (mmLOBSTER, CRAB & FISH POT HAUL LOG PAGE # GEAR GEAR HAUL # HAUL OBS? CATCH? INC TAKE? WEATHER WIND WAVE HCODE NUMBER(S) NO 0 ___ NO 0 ___ NO 0 ___ CODE SPEED DIRECTION 

YES 1 ___ YES 1 ___ YES 1 ___ o

kn 

SET INFO DATE AND TIME EST LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) TARGET SPECIES 

mm/dd/yy 24 hours SOAK DUR Station 1 Latitude / Bearing Station 2 Longitude / Bearing 

S BEGINE / / : NUMBER OF POTS 

T END

 / / : . hrs 

WATER TEMP SET ______ HAUL INFO DATE TIME

H BEGIN 

HAULED

______ A / / :

U END o 

______ L / / : . F LOST

COMMENTS SET METHOD

Unknown Temperature Bottom Contours Compass/ Loran Tide/ Current 

SPECIES CATCH DISP POUNDS DISP WEIGHT SPECIES CATCH DISP PO

NAME CODE K / D CODE D/R A/E NAME CODE K / D 

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Purse Seine Gear Characteristics Log 01/01/01

This log contains detailed questions about the gear

fished. Complete a new log for each uniquely configured gear (as defined below) set during a trip. These

unique configurations may be based on such variables

as net length, purse line length, ring type, etc. Any

changes in these fields require completion of a new Purse

Seine Gear Characteristics Log. Number each gear

configuration sequentially.

If the gear is set out and hauled more than once

during a trip, do not complete a new Purse Seine Gear

Characteristics Log for the multiple sets. Rather, record

on the Purse Seine Set Log which gear numbers are

being set. In addition, record any other information

necessary to understand the manner in which the gear

was set/hauled in COMMENTS.

If the vessel has two or more identical gears which

are set, complete only one Purse Seine Gear Characteristics Log and record the consecutively assigned

numbers of all the identical gears described in GEAR

NUMBER(S) (#1). See the purse seine definitions below and GEAR NUMBER(S) (#1) for more information on defining and numbering gears.

If information is unavailable or unknown to any

questions except a “No/Yes” question, record a dash

(-) in the field. If the answer to a “No/Yes” question is

unknown, record a “9” on the line next to the code for

“No” to indicate that the field was not skipped, but the

answer is unknown. If a field relates to a question to

which you have previously answered “No”, leave the

field blank.

Become familiar with the following definitions.

DEFINITIONS

Purse Seine: A wall of netting equipped with rings

(purse rings) along the lower edge, with a cable passing through these rings enabling the fisherman to

close off the space surrounded by the net from below. See Figure 1.

Purse Line: The cable passing through the purse rings

which, when drawn on, cinches the lower portion of

the net closed.

Sack/Bunt: A section of smaller mesh sewn into the

net in the middle or at either end which forms a bagshaped pocket for trapping fish during hauling.

Tom Weight: A special sinker used to reduce the gap

between the wings of the seine during the pursing

stage. See Figure 3.

Hauling Device: A mechanized device aboard the vessel for hauling in the seine.

Gear: A seine (net and/or bunt), with an attached

floatline and leadline, connected along the bottom

with rings to a purse line. See Figure 2.

INSTRUCTIONS

For instructions on completing the Header Fields

A, B and D refer to the Common Haul Log Data section of the NEFSC Observer Program Manual.

1. GEAR NUMBER(S): Record the consecutive

number(s) assigned to each uniquely configured gear

set and for which characteristics are described. See

the definition of gear in the introduction.

NOTE: If two or more identical gears are used,

assign consecutive numbers to each

gear and record all of these numbers

on one Purse Seine Gear Characteristics Log.

Example: The first uniquely configured purse

seine is “1”, and its characteristics will

PURSE SEINE GEAR CHARACTERISTICS LOG

Figure 1. Purse Seine. (Source: Commercial Fishing

Methods: an introduction to vessels and gears, 3rd ed. by

John C. Sainsbury, published by Blackwell Science)
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be recorded on one Purse Seine Gear

Characteristics Log. Two other purse

seines are used during the trip. These

differ from #1 but are identical to each

other. They are “2” and “3”, and their

characteristics are recorded on a second Purse Seine Gear Characteristics

Log.

SEINE CHARACTERISTICS

2. NET LENGTH: Record, in whole fathoms, the

overall length of the net section of the purse seine. This

information may be obtained from the captain. Do not

include the length of the sack/bunt in this measurement.

3. SACK/BUNT LENGTH: Record, in whole fathoms, the overall length of the sack/bunt section of the

purse seine. This information may be obtained from

the captain. Do not include the length of the net in this

measurement.

4. NET DEPTH: Record, in whole fathoms, the overall depth of the net section. This information may be

obtained from the captain.

5. SACK/BUNT DEPTH: Record, in whole fathoms, the overall depth of the sack/bunt section of the

purse seine. This information may be obtained from

the captain. This section may not be as deep as the

NET DEPTH.

6. MESH SIZE OF NET: Record, in hundredths of

inches, the mesh size used in the net section of the purse

seine for this gear. This information may be obtained

from the captain.

Example: The captain says that the mesh size is

“1 1

/

4

 “. Record “1.25”.

7. MESH SIZE OF SACK/BUNT: Record, in hundredths of inches, the mesh size used in the sack/bunt

section of the purse seine for this gear. This information may be obtained from the captain.

Example: The captain says that the mesh size is

“1 1/

4

 “. Record “1.25”.

Figure 2. Purse Seine Gear. (Source: Commercial Fishing Methods: an introduction to

vessels and gears, 3rd ed. by John C. Sainsbury, published by Blackwell Science)

PURSELINE

RING

ATTACHMENT

CORKLINE

BUNT

PURSELINE

LEADLINE

WING

END

PURSE

LINE

TOWLINE

NET MAY BE SHAPED AS SHOWN

BY BROKEN LINES

CORKLINE

TOM WEIGHT

BRIDLE

WING

BUNT

WING

PURSELINE OR SPRING (HAULING) ROPE

NET MAY HAVE STRAIGHT BOTTOM

SHOULDER SHOULDER

Figure 3. Tom Weights. (Source: Commercial Fishing

Methods: an introduction to vessels and gears, 3rd ed. by

John C. Sainsbury, published by Blackwell Science)
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8. TWINE SIZE OF NET: Record, in whole millimeters, the twine size of the net webbing used in this

gear. This information may be obtained from the captain.

9. TWINE SIZE OF SACK/BUNT: Record, in

whole millimeters, the twine size of the sack/bunt webbing used in this gear. This information may be obtained from the captain.

10. CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL OF NET:

Record the type of construction material used in the

body of the net (not including the sack/bunt section) by

placing and “X” next to the appropriate code:

00 = Unknown.

01 = Nylon.

02 = Poly.

03 = Kevlar®.

04 = Spectra®.

98 = Combination, record all construction

material types on line 10A.

99 = Other, record the construction material type

on line 10A.

11. CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL OF SACK/

BUNT: Record the type of construction material used

in the body of the sack/bunt (not including the net section) by placing and “X” next to the appropriate code:

00 = Unknown.

01 = Nylon.

02 = Poly.

03 = Kevlar®.

04 = Spectra®.

98 = Combination, record all construction

material types on line 11A.

99 = Other, record the construction material type

on line 11A.

GEAR CHARACTERISTICS

12. FLOATLINE LENGTH: Record, in whole fathoms, the length of floatline used in this gear. This information may be obtained from the captain.

13. FLOATLINE DIAMETER: Record, in hundredths of inches, the diameter of the floatline used in

this gear. This information may be obtained from the

captain.

14. LEADLINE LENGTH: Record, in whole fathoms, the length of leadline used in this gear. This information may be obtained from the captain.

15. LEADLINE DIAMETER: Record, in hundredths

of inches, the diameter of the leadline used in this gear.

This information may be obtained from the captain.

16. PURSE LINE LENGTH: Record, in whole fathoms, the length of purse line used in this gear. This

information may be obtained from the captain.

17. PURSE LINE DIAMETER: Record, in hundredths of inches, the diameter of the purse line used in

this gear. This information may be obtained from the

captain.

18. LEADLINE WEIGHT: Record, in whole pounds,

the total estimated weight of the leadline used in this

gear. Do not include the weight of any additional

weights (i.e. tom weights) that are attached to this gear.

ADDITIONAL WEIGHTS

19. USED?: Record wether any additional weights are

used on the leadline of this gear by placing and “X”

next to the appropriate code:

0 = No.

1 = Yes.

NOTE: Tom weights are additional weights.

20. WEIGHT: Record, in whole pounds, the total estimated weight of the additional weights used on the

leadline of this gear. Do not include the weight of the

leadline itself.

21. HAULING DEVICE: Record which device was

used for hauling the gear aboard the vessel by placing

an “X” next to the appropriate code:

0 = Unknown.

1 = Power Block.

2 = Triplex.

3 = Drum.

9 = Other, record the hauling device on line

21A.
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PURSE RINGS

22. TYPE: Record the type of rings used to secure the

purse line to the net by place an “X” next to the appropriate code:

0 = Unknown.

1 = Round.

2 = Snap.

3 = Combination, record all ring types on line

22A.

9 = Other, record the ring type on line 22A.

23. MATERIAL: Record the type of material used to

construct the rings by place an “X” next to the appropriate code:

0 = Unknown.

1 = Steel.

2 = Iron.

3 = Alloy.

9 = Other, record the ring type on line 23A.

COMMENTS

Record any additional information about this gear,

i.e. unusual arrangements of the gear. If more room is

needed, use the back of this log, making sure to write

“See Back” on the front of this log. Reference each

comment with its corresponding field name.
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OBPSGNMFS FISHERIES OBSERVER PROGRAMPURSE SEINE GEAR CHARACTERISTICS LOG OBS/TRIP ID 

DATE LAND

GEAR NUMBER(S) GEAR CODE GEAR CHARACTERISTICS: HAULING DEVICE

21

LENGTH (fm) DIAMETER (in) Unknown 0 ___ 

1 D Power Block 1 ___ 

Triplex 2 ___

SEINE CHARACTERISTICS: FLOATLINE 12 . 13

PURSE RINGS:

 NET SACK / BUNT LEADLINE 14 . 15 TYPE 22 

LENGTH (fm) 2 3 PURSE LINE 16 . 17 Unknown 0 ___ 

Round 1 ___ 

DEPTH (fm) 4 5 LEADLINE WEIGHT 18 lbs Snap 2 ___ 

Combo 3 ___ 

MESH SIZE (in) 6 . 7 . ADDITIONAL 19 No 0 ___ Yes 1 ___ Other 9 ___ 

WEIGHTS

TWINE SIZE (mm) 8 9 20 lbs 22A 

(diagram for reference only)

CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL

Unknown 00 10 11Nylon 01Poly 02Kevlar® 03Spectra® 04Combination 98Other 99

10A 11A

COMMENTS

 NET

FLOATLINE

LEADLINE PURSELINE

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DATE LAND

GEAR NUMBER(S) GEAR CODE GEAR CHARACTERISTICS: HAULING DEVICE

LENGTH (fm) DIAMETER (in) Unknown 0 ___ 

1 124 Power Block 1 _X__ 

Triplex 2 ___

SEINE CHARACTERISTICS: FLOATLINE 500 0 . 70

PURSE RINGS:

 NET SACK / BUNT LEADLINE 500 0 . 40 TYPE 

LENGTH (fm) 500 120 PURSE LINE 600 0 . 60 Unknown 0 ___ 

Round 1 ___ 

DEPTH (fm) 30 30 LEADLINE WEIGHT 32500 lbs Snap 2 _X_ 

Combo 3 ___ 

MESH SIZE (in) 8 . 00 4 . 00 ADDITIONAL No 0 _X_ Yes 1 ___ Other 9 ___ 

WEIGHTS

TWINE SIZE (mm) 2 2 lbs

(diagram for reference only)

CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL

Unknown 00Nylon 01 X XPoly 02Kevlar® 03Spectra® 04Combination 98Other 99

COMMENTS

LL WT: 65 lb / 100fm * 500fm = 32500

 NET

FLOATLINE

LEADLINE PURSELINE

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DATE L

GEAR NUMBER(S) GEAR CODE GEAR CHARACTERISTICS: HAULING DEVICE

LENGTH (fm) DIAMETER (in) Unknown 0 __

Power Block 1 __Triplex 2 __

SEINE CHARACTERISTICS: FLOATLINE .

PURSE RINGS:

 NET SACK / BUNT LEADLINE . TYPE 

LENGTH (fm) PURSE LINE . Unknown 0 __

Round 1 __

DEPTH (fm) LEADLINE WEIGHT lbs Snap 2 __

Combo 3 __

MESH SIZE (in) . . ADDITIONAL No 0 ___ Yes 1 ___ Other 9 __

WEIGHTS

TWINE SIZE (mm) lbs

(diagram for reference only)

CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL

Unknown 00Nylon 01Poly 02Kevlar® 03Spectra® 04Combination 98Other 99

COMMENTS

 NET

FLOATLINE

LEADLINE PURSELINE

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This log contains detailed questions about the setting and hauling of the gear, and the haul’s catch. Complete a new log after each setting of the gear. If you

feel that you can not go out on deck for weather related

safety reasons, record as much information on this log

as possible (i.e. Header information, weather, depths,

times, positions, etc.).

The species summary section of this log should be

used to record catches of groundfish species, debris and

shells only. If any pelagic species (i.e. swordfish, billfish, tuna, bonito, sharks, etc.), sturgeons, rays or tagged

fish are caught in this set, an Individual Animal Log

must be completed to provide information on each animal caught by the gear. This Purse Seine Set Log will

serve as a cover sheet for any Individual Animal Log(s)

corresponding to this set that may follow. All marine

mammals, sea turtles, and sea birds caught in the gear

must be recorded on a Marine Mammal, Sea Turtle,

and Sea Bird Incidental Take Log. See Appendix R.

Species List and Corresponding Logs for a list of species and the log(s) on which to record them.

If there are insufficient lines on one form for all

species caught in this set, continue listing species on an

additional Purse Seine Set Log, making sure to complete all of the Header Information (A-C) and HAUL

NUMBER (E).

If information is unavailable or unknown to any

questions except a “No/Yes” question, record a dash

(-) in the field. If the answer to a “No/Yes” question is

unknown, record a “9” on the line next to the code for

“No” to indicate that the field was not skipped, but the

answer is unknown. If a field relates to a question to

which you previously answered “No”, leave the field

blank.

Become familiar with the following definitions.

DEFINITIONS

Set Begin: The skiff hits the water.

Set End: The purseline is closed off and all rings are

brought up alongside the seiner vessel.

PURSE SEINE SET LOG

INSTRUCTIONS

For instructions on completing fields A-W, refer to

the Common Haul Log Data section of the NEFSC

Observer Program Manual.

1. GEAR NUMBER: Record the gear number used

for this set as uniquely identified on the appropriate

Purse Seine Gear Characteristics Log(s).

2. GEAR CONDITION: Indicate the condition of

the gear at haulback, even if this was the condition of

the gear when set, by recording the most appropriate

two digit code listed below, and in Appendix J. Gear

Condition Codes:

00 = Unknown.

51 = No or insignificant gear damage.

52 = Minor wrap of wire around gear.

53 = Major wrap of wire around gear.

54 = Minor tear-ups of net, not exceeding total

of 5% of the net.

55 = Tear-up exceeding code 54, but not total,

net destruction.

58 = Total net destruction.

99 = Other, specify in COMMENTS.

3. BEGIN/END DATE: Record the month, day, and

year, based on local, that the set began and ended.

4. BEGIN/END TIME: Record the local time, using the 24 hour clock (0000 - 2359), that this set began

and ended, i.e., when the skiff hits the water (Set Begin), and when the purseline is closed off and all rings

are brought up alongside the seiner vessel. (Set End).

5. SET SPEED: Record, to the nearest tenth of a

knot, the speed of the main vessel setting the net during the set.

6. WATER TEMPERATURE, SET BEGIN:

Record, to the nearest tenth of a degree Fahrenheit, the

surface water temperature at set begin.

NOTE: If this temperature is obtained in Celsius, use Appendix Q. Conversion
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Tables to convert it to Fahrenheit.

NOTE: Use a “ScoopMaster” thermometer to

obtain this temperature.

NOTE: Especially if an incidental take occurs

in this set, a WATER TEMPERATURE must be recorded.

7. PLANE USED: Record whether a spotter plane

was used this day by placing and “X” next to the appropriate code:

0 = No.

1 = Yes.

8. TIME UP: Record the local time, using the 24

hour clock (0000 - 2359), when the spotter plane took

off this day. Arrange with the captain to have the pilot

provide you with this information over the radio.

9. TIME DOWN: Record the local time, using the

24 hour clock (0000 - 2359), when the spotter plane

landed this day. Arrange with the captain to have the

pilot provide you with this information over the radio.

10. SET BY PLANE?: Record whether a spotter plane

was used to set on this school of fish by placing and

“X” next to the appropriate code:

0 = No.

1 = Yes.

11. SET ON DEBRIS?: Record whether this set was

made on debris by placing and “X” next to the appropriate code:

0 = No.

1 = Yes.

12. SUCCESSFUL SET?: Record whether the captain felt the set was successful by placing and “X” next

to the appropriate code:

0 = No.

1 = Yes.

13. FISH LOST?: Record whether fish were lost during the setting process by placing and “X” next to the

appropriate code:

0 = No.

1 = Yes.

NOTE: This information should be obtained

from the captain.

Example: Fish escaped over the floatline before

the encircling was completed.

COMMENTS

Record any additional information about this gear,

i.e. unusual set methods, bringing the fish aboard using a suction pump. If more room is needed, use the

back of this log, making sure to write “See Back” on

the front of this log. Reference each comment with its

corresponding field name.
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OBPSH, OBHAU, OBSPP OBS/TRIP ID NMFS FISHERIES OBSERVER PROGRAM DATE LANDPURSE SEINE SET LOG PAGE # GEAR CODE GEAR NUMBER HAUL # HAUL OBS ? CATCH ? INC TAKE ? WEATHER WIND WAVE HEIGHT D

F G H CODE SPEED DIRECTION H

NO 0 ___ NO 0 ___ NO 0 ___ O

D 1 E YES 1 ___ YES 1 ___ YES 1 ___ I J kn K L ft 

SET DATE TIME LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) SET SPEED TINFO mm/dd/yy 24 hours STATION 1 LATITUDE / Bearing STATION 2 LONGITUDE / BearingBEGIN ' 3 / / 4 : 5 

N . kn

WATER TEMP PLANE USED? TIME UP TIME DOWN

END / / : fahrenheit 6 o NO 0 ___ 7 

. YES 1 ___ 8 : hr 9 : hr 

COMMENTS 

 SPECIES CATCH DISP POUNDS DISP WEIGHT SPECIES CATCH DISP POUNDS 

NAME CODE K / D CODE D/R A/E NAME CODE K / D 

Q R S T U V W

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OBPSH, OBHAU, OBSPP OBS/TRIP ID NMFS FISHERIES OBSERVER PROGRAM DATE LANDPURSE SEINE SET LOG PAGE # GEAR CODE GEAR NUMBER HAUL # HAUL OBS ? CATCH ? INC TAKE ? WEATHER WIND WAVE HEIGHT D

CODE SPEED DIRECTION H

NO 0 ___ NO 0 ___ NO 0 _X_ O

124 1 1 YES 1 _X_ YES 1 _X_ YES 1 ___ 03 10 kn 225 2 ft 

SET DATE TIME LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) SET SPEED TINFO mm/dd/yy 24 hours STATION 1 LATITUDE / Bearing STATION 2 LONGITUDE / BearingBEGIN 09 / 14 / 01 15 : 55 41 51.3 70 28.7 

 8 . 0 kn

WATER TEMP PLANE USED? TIME UP TIME DOWN

END 09 / 14 / 01 18 : 35 fahrenheit o NO 0 ___ 

64 . 8 YES 1 _X_ 13 : 30 hr 18 : 00 hr 

COMMENTS 

15 : 35 Plane set us on school of tuna 

 SPECIES CATCH DISP POUNDS DISP WEIGHT SPECIES CATCH DISP POUNDS 

NAME CODE K / D CODE D/R A/E NAME CODE K / D 

Skate, nk D 10 001 R E

True Crab, NK D 2 001 R E

Sponge NK D 20 001 R ELobster D 1 012 R E

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9960- 9960-

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CODE SPEED DIRECTION 

NO 0 ___ NO 0 ___ NO 0 ___ OYES 1 ___ YES 1 ___ YES 1 ___ kn ft 

SET DATE TIME LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) SET SPEED INFO mm/dd/yy 24 hours STATION 1 LATITUDE / Bearing STATION 2 LONGITUDE / BearingBEGIN / / :

 . k

WATER TEMP PLANE USED? TIME UP TIME DOWN

END / / : fahrenheit o NO 0 ___ 

. YES 1 ___ : hr : hr 

COMMENTS 

 SPECIES CATCH DISP POUNDS DISP WEIGHT SPECIES CATCH DISP POUN

NAME CODE K / D CODE D/R A/E NAME CODE K / D 

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Beach Seine/Beach Anchored Gillnet Gear Characteristics Log 06/01/05

BEACH SEINE GEAR / BEACH ANCHORED GILLNET CHARACTERISTICS LOG

This log contains detailed questions about the gear

fished. Complete a new log for each uniquely configured gear (as defined below) hauled during a trip. These

unique configurations may be based on such variables

as wing length, bunt height, wash net used, etc. Any

changes in these fields require completion of a new

Beach Seine Gear Characteristics Log. Number each

gear configuration sequentially.

If the gear is set out and hauled more than once

during an observation, do not complete a new Beach

Seine Gear Characteristics Log for the multiple hauls.

Rather, record on the Beach Seine Haul Log which gear

numbers are being hauled. In addition, record any other

information necessary to understand the manner in

which the gear was set/hauled in COMMENTS.

If the beach based fishery operator has two or more

identical gears which are hauled separately, complete

only one Beach Seine Gear Characteristics Log and

record the consecutively assigned numbers of all identical gears described in GEAR NUMBER(S) (#1). See

the beach seine fishery definitions below and GEAR

NUMBER(S) (#1) for more information on defining

and numbering gears.

If information is unavailable or unknown to any

question except a “No/Yes” question, record a dash (-)

in the field. If the answer to a “No/Yes” question is

unknown, record a “9” on the line next to the code for

“No” to indicate that a field was not skipped, but the

answer is unknown. If a field relates to a question to

which you previously answered “No”, leave the field

blank.

Become familiar with the following definitions.

DEFINITIONS

Beach Seine: A vertical hanging net set from, and

anchored to, the beach. This net may at times cover

the entire water column. A beach seine net will

include a bunt section at the beach end. At times, a

beach seine net may also include a wash net at the

beach end. The net will be pulled up onto the beach

during haul back. Several techniques for this haul

back can be used, but in general 4 wheel drive vehicles are utilized. Sometimes incorrectly referred

to as a haul seine. See Figure 2.

Beach Anchored Gillnet: A vertical hanging net set

from, and anchored to, the beach. This net may, at

times, cover the entire water column. This net will

not include a bunt or wash net section but rather be

comprised solely of monofilament gillnet. Set and

haul techniques are the same as with a beach seine

net. See Figure 3.

Bunt: A short section (approx. 30 ft.) of twisted multifilament nylon. This section is located on the beach

end of a beach seine net and is intended to trap fish,

without gilling, so that they can be hauled up onto

the beach.

Wing: The main component of a beach seine net. It is

a monofilament nylon gillnet. One, two, or more

nets can be used in the wing. If more than one net

is used then the net closest to the beach is net #1.

Fish can be filled in the wing or it can be hauled in

such a manner as to "corral" the fish.

Wash Net: A short section (approx. 10 ft.) of monofilament gillnet attached on the beach end of a beach

seine net. This net is generally heavier twine and

larger mesh than what is used in the wing. The

intent of this net is to allow debris, caught in the surf

zone, to pass through without being caught.

INSTRUCTIONS

For instructions on completing the Header Fields

A, B, and D, refer to the Common Haul Log Data section of the NEFSC Observer Program Manual.

1. GEAR NUMBER(S): Record the consecutive

number(s) assigned to each uniquely configured gear

hauled and for which the characteristics are described.

See the definition of gear in the introduction.

NOTE: If two or more identical gears are used,

assign consecutive numbers to each

gear and record all of these numbers

on one Beach Seine Gear Characteristics Log.

Example: The first uniquely configured beach

seine is “1”, and its characteristics will

be recorded on one Beach Seine Gear
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Characteristics Log. Two other beach

seines are hauled during the observation. These differ from #1 but are

identical to each other. They are “2”

and “3”, and their characteristics are

recorded on a second Beach Seine

Gear Characteristics Log.

2. NUMBER OF NETS: Record the total number

of individual nets in the wing of this gear. Do not

include the bunt or wash net in this count.

BUNT CHARACTERISTICS

If no bunt is used in this gear, record a dash (-) in fields

#3 - #13.

3. LENGTH: Record, in whole feet, the total length

of the bunt in this gear as measured along the floatline.

This information may be obtained from the operator.

Do not include the length of the wing or wash net in

this length.

4. HEIGHT: Record, to the nearest tenth of a foot,

the height of the bunt in this gear. This value is obThis value may be obtained by measuring a stretched

mesh using calipers. This measurement should be taken

inside, from knot to knot, in the direction in which the

mesh is hung. See Figure 1 and Appendix P. Vernier

Caliper Instructions for further information. This information may also be obtained from the operator.

6. ACTUAL/ESTIMATED: Indicate whether the

bunt mesh size is an actual or estimated measurement

by circling the appropriate letter:

A = Actual.

E = Estimated.

NOTE: An actual mesh size measurement is

obtained using calipers. See MESH

SIZE (#5) for measurement instructions. An estimated mesh size measurement is provided by the operator.

7. MESH COUNT, VERTICAL: Record the number of vertical meshes of the bunt used in this gear.

This information may be obtained by counting the number of individual meshes along one endline. This information may also be obtained from the operator.

8. HANGING RATIO: Record the average fractional ratio of the length of the floatline for the bunt to

the length that the bunt would be if it was taken off the

floatline and stretched out. This value can be calculated by counting 10 or 12 meshes horizontally, measuring the length of the floatline they are attached to,

and comparing that distance to the stretched out length

of the meshes. This information may also be obtained

from the operator.

Example: If the stretched out distance of the

meshes is two times the length of the

floatline, record “1⁄2”.

TWINE SIZE

9. NUMBER: Record the twine size number (industry standard) of the bunt webbing used in this gear.

This information may be obtained using a twine size

measuring tool provided by the NEFSC Observer Program or contractor. This information may also be obtained from the operator. See Appendix Q. Conversion

Tables for a listing of industry standard twine size numbers and their corresponding diameters.

NOTE: This number should reflect the total

diameter of the bunt webbing, and not

tained by measuring the height along one endline. This

information may also be obtained from the operator.

5. MESH SIZE: Record, to the nearest hundredth

of an inch, the mesh size used in the bunt of this gear.

MESH MEASUREMENT- Inside Knot to

Knot (Using Calipers)

Figure 1.
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appropriate code:

0 = Unknown.

1 = Nylon.

9 = Other, record the bunt webbing material

on line 13A.

NOTE: This information may obtained from

the operator.

WING CHARACTERISTICS

If only one net is used in the wing portion of the gear,

record a dash (-) in fields #25 - #35. If two nets are

used, the net nearest the beach is net #1.

14. (25.) NET LENGTH: Record, in whole feet, the

total length of the net in this gear as measured along

the floatline. This information may be obtained from

the operator. Do not include the length of the bunt or

wash net in this length.

15. (26.) NET HEIGHT: Record, to the nearest tenth

of a foot, the height of the net in this gear. This value is

obtained by measuring the height along one endline.

This information may also be obtained from the operator.

16. (27.) NET MESH SIZE: Record, to the nearest

hundredth of an inch, the mesh size used in the net in

this gear. This value may be obtained by measuring a

stretched mesh using calipers. This measurement should

be taken inside, from knot to knot, in the direction in

which the mesh is hung. See Figure 1 and Appendix P.

Vernier Caliper Instructions for further information.

This information may also be obtained from the operator.

17. (28.) ACTUAL/ESTIMATED: Indicate whether

the net mesh size is an actual or estimated measurement by circling the appropriate letter:

A = Actual.

E = Estimated.

NOTE: An actual mesh size measurement is

obtained using calipers. See MESH

SIZE (#16) for measurement instructions. An estimated mesh size measurement is provided by the operator.

18. (29.) NET MESH COUNT, VERTICAL:

the diameter of an individual strand

which may be twisted with other

strands to create the bunt webbing.

10. ACTUAL/ESTIMATED: Indicate whether the

bunt twine size number is an actual or estimated measurement by circling the appropriate letter:

A = Actual.

E = Estimated.

NOTE: An actual twine size number is obtained using a measuring tool provided

by the NEFSC Observer Program or

contractor. An estimated twine size

number is provided by the operator.

11. NUMBER OF STRANDS: Record the number

of strands of twine in the bunt webbing used in this

gear. This information may be obtained from the operator.

NOTE: This number should reflect the total

number of individual strands used to

make up the bunt webbing.

Example: Monofilament has 1 strand.

12. COLOR: Indicate the color of the bunt webbing

used in this gear by recording the most appropriate two

digit code listed below:

00 = Unknown.

01 = Clear.

02 = White.

03 = Pink.

04 = Black.

05 = Green.

06 = Blue.

07 = Multicolor, record all colors in

COMMENTS section.

08 = Red.

09 = Orange.

10 = Purple.

98 = Combination, record all colors in

COMMENTS section.

99 = Other, record the color in the

COMMENTS section.

NOTE: “Multicolor” = 07, should be used only

if more than one color of webbing is

used within the bunt.

13. MATERIAL: Record the material of the bunt

webbing used in this gear by placing an “X” next to the
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Record the number of vertical meshes of the net used

in this gear. This information may be obtained by counting the number of individual meshes along one endline.

This information may also be obtained from the operator.

19. (30.) NET HANGING RATIO: Record the average fractional ratio of the length of the floatline to the

length that the net would be if it was taken off the floatline and stretched out. This value can be calculated by

counting 10 or 12 meshes horizontally, measuring the

length of the floatline they are attached to, and comparing that distance to the stretched out length of the

meshes. This information may also be obtained from

the operator.

Example: If the stretched out distance of the

meshes is two times the length of the

floatline, record “1⁄2”.

TWINE SIZE

20. (31.) NUMBER: Record the twine size number

(industry standard) of the net webbing used in this gear.

This information may be obtained using a twine size

measuring tool provided by the NEFSC Observer Program or contractor. This information may also be obtained from the operator. See Appendix Q. Conversion

Tables for a listing of industry standard twine size numbers and their corresponding diameters.

NOTE: This number should reflect the total

diameter of the net webbing, and not

the diameter of an individual strand

which may be twisted with other

strands to create the net webbing.

21. (32.) ACTUAL/ESTIMATED: Indicate whether

the net twine size number is an actual or estimated

measurement by circling the appropriate letter:

A = Actual.

E = Estimated.

NOTE: An actual twine size number is obtained using a measuring tool provided

by the NEFSC Observer Program or

contractor. An estimated twine size

number is provided by the operator.

22. (33.) NUMBER OF STRANDS: Record the

number of strands of twine in the net webbing used in

this gear. This information may be obtained from the

operator.

NOTE: This number should reflect the total

number of individual strands used to

make up the net webbing.

Example: Monofilament has 1 strand.

23. (34.) NET COLOR: Indicate the color of the net

webbing used in this gear by recording the most appropriate two digit code listed below:

00 = Unknown.

01 = Clear.

02 = White.

03 = Pink.

04 = Black.

05 = Green.

06 = Blue.

07 = Multicolor, record all colors in

COMMENTS section.

08 = Red.

09 = Orange.

10 = Purple.

98 = Combination, record all colors in

COMMENTS section.

99 = Other, record the color in the

COMMENTS section.

NOTE: “Multicolor” = 07, should be used only

if more than one color of webbing is

used within the wing.

24. (35.) NET MATERIAL: Record the material of

the wing webbing used in this gear by placing an “X”

next to the appropriate code:

0 = Unknown.

1 = Nylon.

9 = Other, record the wing webbing material

on line 24A (35A).

NOTE: This information may obtained from

the operator.

GEAR CHARACTERISTICS

BUNT

36. BUNT USED?: Record whether a bunt is used in

this gear by placing an “X” next the appropriate code:

0 = No.
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1 = Yes.

WASH NET

37. USED?: Record whether a wash net is used in

this gear by placing an “X” next the appropriate code:

0 = No.

1 = Yes.

38. LENGTH: Record, in whole feet, the horizontal

length of the wash net used in this gear. This information may be obtained from the operator.

FLOATS

39. USED?: Record whether floats are used on this

gear by placing an “X” next the appropriate code:

0 = No.

1 = Yes.

40. DISTANCE BETWEEN: Record, in whole feet,

the average distance along the floatline between floats

used on this gear. This information may be obtained

from the operator.

ANCHOR(S)

41. USED?: Record whether anchors were used on

this gear by placing an “X” next the appropriate code:

0 = No.

1 = Yes.

42. NUMBER: Record the total number of anchors

used in this gear.

43. WEIGHT: Record, in whole pounds, the total

weight of the anchor(s) used to hold this gear in place.

This information may be obtained from the operator.

44. WEIGHT - ACTUAL OR ESTIMATED:

Record whether the weight recorded in #42 is an actual

or estimated weight by placing an “X” next to the appropriate code:

1 = Actual.

2 = Estimated.

45. FLOATLINE MATERIAL: Record the material of the floatline used in this gear by placing an “X”

next to the appropriate code:

0 = Unknown.

1 = Floating (foam core).

2 = Twisted Polypropylene.

9 = Other, record the floatline material on line

45A.

46. LEADLINE WEIGHT: Record, in whole pounds,

the average weight per net of the leadline used in this

gear. This information may be obtained from the operator.

ACTIVE MARINE MAMMAL

DETERRENT DEVICES

An “active” marine mammal deterrent device is a device which emits sound which may be detected by a

marine mammal.

47. USED?: Record whether “active” marine mammal deterrent devices (i.e. pingers) were used on this

gear when it was set by placing an “X” next to the

appropriate code:

0 = No.

1 = Yes.

48. NUMBER: Record the number of active marine

mammal deterrent devices (i.e. pingers) on the gear

when it was set. This information can be obtained from

the operator if the set is not observed.

49. BRAND: Record the brand of active marine mammal deterrent devices used on this gear. If more than

one brand of active deterrent devices are used, record

the brand of the majority of the active deterrent devices

on the gear. If an equal number of different active deterrent device brands are used, record a dash (-) and

indicate the brands in COMMENTS.

Example: Dukane.

50. FREQUENCY: Record the frequency of the active marine mammal deterrent devices used on this gear

in kilohertz (kHz). If more than one frequency of active

deterrent device is used, record the frequency of the

majority of the active deterrent devices on the gear. If

an equal number of different frequency active deterrent
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devices are used, record the highest frequency used.

Example: 10 kHz.

PASSIVE MARINE MAMMAL

DETERRENT DEVICES

A “passive” marine mammal deterrent device is a device which may provide reflection of marine mammal

echolocation signals.

51. USED?: Record whether “passive” marine mammal deterrent devices were used on this gear when it

was set by placing an “X” next to the appropriate code:

0 = No.

1 = Yes.

Example: Net material that is designed to be more

acoustically visible to marine mammals.

52. NUMBER: Record the number of passive marine

mammal deterrent devices on the gear when it was set.

This information can be obtained from the operator if

the set is not observed.

NOTE: If some or all of the nets in the gear

are made from material that is designed

to be more acoustically visible to marine mammals, record the number of

nets within the gear made from this

material.

COMMENTS

Record any additional information about this gear,

i.e. unusual arrangements of the gear, etc. If more room

is needed, use the back of this log, making sure to write

“See Back” on the front of the log. Reference each

comment with its corresponding field name.
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Figure 3. Beach Anchored Gillnet. (Courtesy of M. Tork, U.S. National Marine Fisheries Service)

ANCHOR

ANCHORBEACH

STAFF

LEAD

FLOATLINE FLOATS

LEADLINE

WARP LINE

SURFACE FLOAT

ANCHOR

Figure 2. Beach Seine. (Courtesy of M. Tork, U.S. National Marine Fisheries Service)

ANCHOR

ANCHOR

BEACH

STAFF

LEAD

FLOATLINE FLOATS

WING

WASH NET

BUNT

LEADLINE

WARP LINE

SURFACE FLOAT

ANCHOR
Dist Between

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D 1 

BUNT CHARACTERISTICS: WING CHARACTERISTICS: GEAR CHARACTERISTICS: 

NET 1 NET 2

LENGTH 3 ft LENGTH 14 ft LENGTH 25 ft USED ? NO YES MEASUREM

36 

HEIGHT . 4 ft HEIGHT . 15 ft HEIGHT . 26 ft BUNT 0___ 1___ 

37 

MESH SIZE . 5 in MESH SIZE . 16 in MESH SIZE . 27 in WASH NET 0___ 1___ Length 3

39 

6 A / E (CIRCLE ONE) 17 A / E (CIRCLE ONE) 28 A / E (CIRCLE ONE) FLOATS 0___ 1___ 4

MESH COUNT, MESH COUNT, MESH COUNT, 41 VERTICAL 7 VERTICAL 18 VERTICAL 29 ANCHOR (S) 0___ 1___ Number 4HANGING HANGING HANGING Weight RATIO / 8 RATIO / 19 RATIO / 30 (total) 4TWINE 10 A / E TWINE 21 A / E TWINE 32 A / E Actual 

Estimated 

SIZE 9 (CIRCLE ONE) SIZE 20 (CIRCLE ONE) SIZE 31 (CIRCLE ONE)# STRANDS 11 # STRANDS 22 # STRANDS 33 FLOATLINE MATERIAL 45 COLOR CODE 12 COLOR CODE 23 COLOR CODE 34 Unknown 0 ___

Floating (foam core) 1 ___ 

NET MATERIAL 13 NET MATERIAL 24 NET MATERIAL 35 Twisted Polypropylene 2 ___

Other 9 ___

Unknown 0 ____ Unknown 0 ____ Unknown 0 ____Nylon 1 ____ Nylon 1 ____ Nylon 1 ____ 45AOther 9 ____ Other 9 ____ Other 9 ____

13A 24A 35A

MM DETERRENT DEVICES USED? COMMENTSACTIVE 0___ 1___ 47 Number 48

BRAND 49FREQUENCY 50 kHz

PASSIVE 0___ 1___ 51 Number 52

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Dist Between

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070 1 

BUNT CHARACTERISTICS: WING CHARACTERISTICS: GEAR CHARACTERISTICS: 

NET 1 NET 2

LENGTH 30 ft LENGTH 200 ft LENGTH 250 ft USED ? NO YES MEASUREMHEIGHT 10 . 0 ft HEIGHT 10 . 0 ft HEIGHT 12.5 ft BUNT 0___ 1_X_ MESH SIZE 4 . 00 in MESH SIZE 4 .00 in MESH SIZE 4 . 25 in WASH NET 0_X_ 1___ Length 

A / E (CIRCLE ONE) A / E (CIRCLE ONE) A / E (CIRCLE ONE) FLOATS 0___ 1_X_ 

MESH COUNT, MESH COUNT, MESH COUNT, VERTICAL 25 VERTICAL 25 VERTICAL 20 ANCHOR (S) 0___ 1_X_ Number 4 HANGING HANGING HANGING Weight RATIO 1 / 2 RATIO 1 / 2 RATIO 1 / 2 (total) 8TWINE A / E TWINE A / E TWINE A / E Actual SIZE 10 (CIRCLE ONE) SIZE 10 (CIRCLE ONE) SIZE 10 (CIRCLE ONE) Estimated # STRANDS 3 # STRANDS 1 # STRANDS 1 FLOATLINE MATERIAL COLOR CODE 04 COLOR CODE 05 COLOR CODE 02 Unknown 0 ___

Floating (foam core) 1 ___ 

NET MATERIAL NET MATERIAL NET MATERIAL Twisted Polypropylene 2 _X_

Other 9 ___

Unknown 0 ____ Unknown 0 ____ Unknown 0 ____Nylon 1 ____ Nylon 1 _X__ Nylon 1 _X__Other 9 __X_ Other 9 ____ Other 9 ____

____

cotton

____ _____________ _____________

MM DETERRENT DEVICES USED? COMMENTS

1___ Number ___________ ACTIVE 0_X_

Anchors: 2 

BRAND and two (

end of ne

FREQUENCY kHz LL WT: 50 lb / 600 ft * 450 ft = 37.49 lb

PASSIVE 0_X_ 1___ Number ___________

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Dist Betwee

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NET 1 NET 2

LENGTH ft LENGTH ft LENGTH ft USED ? NO YES MEASHEIGHT . ft HEIGHT . ft HEIGHT . ft BUNT 0___ 1___ MESH SIZE . in MESH SIZE . in MESH SIZE . in WASH NET 0___ 1___ Length 

A / E (CIRCLE ONE) A / E (CIRCLE ONE) A / E (CIRCLE ONE) FLOATS 0___ 1___ 

MESH COUNT, MESH COUNT, MESH COUNT, VERTICAL VERTICAL VERTICAL ANCHOR (S) 0___ 1___ Number HANGING HANGING HANGING Weight RATIO / RATIO / RATIO / (total) TWINE A / E TWINE A / E TWINE A / E Actua

Estim

SIZE (CIRCLE ONE) SIZE (CIRCLE ONE) SIZE (CIRCLE ONE)# STRANDS # STRANDS # STRANDS FLOATLINE MATERIAL COLOR CODE COLOR CODE COLOR CODE Unknown 0 ___

Floating (foam core) 1 ___ 

NET MATERIAL NET MATERIAL NET MATERIAL Twisted Polypropylene 2 ___

Other 9 ___

Unknown 0 ____ Unknown 0 ____ Unknown 0 ____Nylon 1 ____ Nylon 1 ____ Nylon 1 ____Other 9 ____ Other 9 ____ Other 9 ____

_____________ _____________ _____________

MM DETERRENT DEVICES USED? COMMENTSACTIVE 0___ 1___ Number ___________

BRANDFREQUENCY kHz

PASSIVE 0___ 1___ Number ___________

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Beach Seine/Beach Anchored Gillnet Haul Log 06/01/05

BEACH SEINE/BEACH ANCHORED GILLNET HAUL LOG

This log contains detailed questions about the setting and hauling of gear, and the haul’s catch. Complete a new log after each hauling of gear.

The Species Information section of this log should

be used to record catches of groundfish species, debris

and shells according to the sampling protocol being

followed during that particular observation. For more

information, refer to the Fishery Sampling Priority Section of the NEFSC Observer Program Biosampling

Manual. If the gear is hauled onto the beach, then the

observer will record complete catch data, i.e. both kept

and discarded species information, and should indicate

“Yes (1)” for HAUL OBSERVED? (F). If the gear is

“fished-over” (the dory is used to check the gear while

it is in the water), then the observer will record only

species information on the kept catch, and should indicate “No (0)” for HAUL OBSERVED? (F). The observer will conduct marine mammal haul watches during every haul for which the observer is present and

should indicate “Yes (1)” for MARINE MAMMAL

HAUL WATCH? (#2). However, if the gear is "fished

over", the observer should record "No (2)" for MARINE MAMMAL HAUL WATCH? (#2).

If any pelagic species (i.e. swordfish, billfish, large

tuna species, sharks, etc.), sturgeons, rays or tagged

fish are caught by the gear, an Individual Animal Log

must be completed to provide information on each animal. This Beach Seine/Beach Anchored Gillnet Haul

Log will serve as a cover sheet for any Individual Animal Log(s) corresponding to this haul that may follow.

All marine mammals, sea turtles and sea birds caught

by the gear must be recorded on a Marine Mammal,

Sea Turtle, and Sea Bird Incidental Take Log. See

Appendix R. Species List and Corresponding Logs for

a list of species and the log(s) on which to record them.

If there are insufficient lines on one form for all

species caught in this haul, continue listing species on

an additional Beach Seine/Beach Anchored Gillnet Haul

Log, making sure to complete all of the Header Information (A-C) and HAUL NUMBER (E).

If information is unavailable or unknown to any

question except a “No/Yes” question, record a dash (-)

in the field. If the answer to a “No/Yes” question is

unknown, record a “9” on the line next to the code for

“No” to indicate that a field was not skipped, but the

answer is unknown. If a field relates to a question to

which you previously answered “No”, leave the field

blank.

Become familiar with the following definitions.

DEFINITIONS

Haul Begin: Time that gear hauling (retrieving) begins, whether it is the warp line or the actual net.

Haul End: Time that the last piece of the gear is pulled

up onto the beach.

INSTRUCTIONS

For instructions on completing fields A-W, refer

to the Common Haul Log Data section of the NEFSC

Observer Program Manual.

1. GEAR NUMBER: Record the gear number

used for this haul as uniquely identified on the appropriate Beach Seine/Beach Anchored Gillnet Gear Characteristics Log.

2. MARINE MAMMAL HAUL WATCH?:

Record whether a marine mammal, sea turtle, and debris haul watch is conducted during this haul by placing an “X” next to the appropriate code:

0 = No.

1 = Yes.

NOTE: These watches will be conducted for

every haul unless gear is "fished over"

and observer cannot see catch.

3. GEAR CONDITION: Indicate the condition of

the gear at haulback, even if this was the condition of

the gear when set, by recording the most appropriate

two digit code listed below, and in Appendix J. Gear

Condition Codes:

00 = Unknown.

21 = No gear damage, or very few small,

scattered holes.

22 = Small number of torn meshes, not

exceeding 25% of any one net, each net

may be torn slightly.
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23 = Less than 50% of the nets have less than

50% of the meshes torn.

24 = 50% or more of the nets have less than

50% of the meshes torn.

25 = Less than 50% of the nets are obstructed

by a large object.

26 = 50% or more of the nets are obstructed

by a large object.

27 = Less than 50% of the nets have 50% or

more of the meshes torn.

28 = 50% or more of the nets have 50% or more

of the meshes torn.

29 = Nets in the string totally balled up.

99 = Other, specify in COMMENTS.

HAUL INFORMATION

4. BEGIN/END DATE: Record the month, day,

and year, based on local time, that this haul began and

ended.

5. BEGIN/END TIME: Record the local time, using the 24 hour clock (0000-2359), that this haul began and ended, i.e. when hauling of the shoreward warp

line commences (Haul Begin). And when the last portion of the net exit(s) the surf zone (Haul End).

6. ESTIMATED SOAK DURATION: Record, to

the nearest tenth of an hour, the amount of time that the

gear for this haul is in the water fishing. This is the

amount of time from when the gear is secured to the

beach after complete deployment (Set End), until the

hauling of the shoreward warp line commences (Haul

Begin). This time may be obtained from the operator if

the setting of the gear is not witnessed.

7. END WATER TEMPERATURE: Record, to the

nearest tenth of a degree Fahrenheit, the surface sea

water temperature when this haul ended.

NOTE: If this temperatures is obtained in Celsius, use Appendix Q. Conversion

Tables to convert it to Fahrenheit.

NOTE: Use a “ScoopMaster” thermometer to

obtain this temperature.

NOTE: Especially if an incidental take occurs

in this haul, a HAUL END WATER

TEMPERATURE must be recorded.

NUMBER OF NETS

8. SET: Record the total number of nets that are

used for this set. This number should agree with the

number recorded in NUMBER OF NETS on the

corresponding Beach Seine/Beach Anchored Gillnet

Gear Characteristics Log(s).

 NOTE: If a beach seine is used, do not

count the wash net or bunt.

9. HAULED: Record the total number of nets that

are hauled back from this set. If a net is partially hauled,

round this number to the nearest whole net.

Example: If 200 feet of a 300 feet net is hauled

record one net hauled.

NOTE: Record a zero "0" if less than half of

one net of a string is hauled.

10. LOST: Record the total number of nets that are

lost from this set. If this number differs from NUMBER OF NETS SET minus NUMBER OF NETS

HAULED record the reason(s) in COMMENTS.

NUMBER OF MARINE MAMMAL

DETERRENT DEVICES

ACTIVE:

An “active” marine mammal deterrent device is a device which emits sound which may be detected by a

marine mammal.

11. HAULED: Record the number of active marine

mammal deterrent devices (i.e. pingers) on the gear as

it is hauled. This number should agree with the number

recorded in NUMBER OF ACTIVE MARINE MAMMAL DETERRENT DEVICES USED on the corresponding Beach Seine/Beach Anchored Gillnet Gear

Characteristics Log(s).

NOTE: If gear is partially hauled, record the

number of marine mammal deterrent

devices only on the portion of gear

hauled.

NOTE: These numbers should reflect the number of these devices on the gear regardless of whether or not it is believed

these devices are actually working.

Information of this nature should be

recorded in the COMMENTS.
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12. LOST: Record the number of active marine mammal deterrent devices (i.e. pingers) lost from this set.

If this number differs from NUMBER OF ACTIVE

MARINE MAMMAL DETERRENT DEVICES

USED minus NUMBER OF ACTIVE MARINE

MAMMAL DETERRENT DEVICES HAULED,

then record the reason(s) in COMMENTS.

NOTE: Do not include devices not seen because gear was partially hauled.

PASSIVE:

A “passive” marine mammal deterrent device is a device which may provide reflection of marine mammal

echolocation signals.

13. HAULED: Record the number of passive marine

mammal deterrent devices on the gear as it is hauled.

This number should agree with the number recorded in

NUMBER OF PASSIVE MARINE MAMMAL DETERRENT DEVICES USED on the corresponding

Beach Seine/Beach Anchored Gillnet Gear Characteristics Log(s).

Example: Net material that is designed to be more

acoustically visible to marine mammals.

NOTE: If some or all of the nets in the gear

are made from material that is designed

to be more acoustically visible to marine mammals, record the number of

nets within the gear made from this

material.

NOTE: If gear is partially hauled, record the

number of marine mammal deterrent

devices only on the portion of gear

hauled.

14. LOST: Record the number of passive marine mammal deterrent devices lost from this set. If this number

differs from NUMBER OF PASSIVE MARINE

MAMMAL DETERRENT DEVICES USED minus

NUMBER OF PASSIVE MARINE MAMMAL DETERRENT DEVICES HAULED, then record the

reason(s) in COMMENTS.

NOTE: Do not include devices not seen because gear was partially hauled.

COMMENTS

 Record any additional information regarding this

haul, i.e. unusual species caught, area of fishing activity, etc. If more room is needed, use the back of this

log, making sure to write “See Back” on the front of

the log. Reference each comment with its corresponding field name.
OBS / TRIP ID 

12/01/03 OBBSH, OBHAU, OBSPPNMFS FISHERIES OBSERVER PROGRAM DATE LAND (mm/yyBEACH SEINE / BEACH ANCHORED HAUL LOG PAGE # GEAR GEAR HAUL # HAUL OBS? MM WATCH? CATCH? INC TAKE? WEATHER WIND CODE NUMBER F 2 G H CODE SPEED DIRECTION 

D 1 E NO 0 ___ NO 0 ___ NO 0 ___ NO 0 ___ 

YES 1 ___ YES 1 ___ YES 1 ___ YES 1 ___ I J kn K 

HAUL INFO DATE TIME (24 hours) EST TA

H BEGIN LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) SOAK DUR

A 4 / / 5 : Station 1 Latitude / Bearing Station 2 Longitude / Bearing 

U END 6 . hrs

L / / : N NUMBER OF NETS 

COMMENTS WATER TEMP 

8 SET

7 o 

9 . F HAULED

LOST 10

SPECIES CATCH DISP POUNDS DISP WEIGHT SPECIES CATCH DISP POUN

NAME CODE K / D CODE D/R A/E NAME CODE K / D 

Q R S T U V W

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12/01/03 OBBSH, OBHAU, OBSPPNMFS FISHERIES OBSERVER PROGRAM DATE LAND (mm/yyBEACH SEINE / BEACH ANCHORED HAUL LOG PAGE # GEAR GEAR HAUL # HAUL OBS? MM WATCH? CATCH? INC TAKE? WEATHER WIND CODE NUMBER CODE SPEED DIRECTION 

070 1 NO 0 ___ NO 0 ___ NO 0 ___ NO 0 _X_ 

1 YES 1 _X_ YES 1 _X_ YES 1 _X_ YES 1 ___ 02 7 kn 45 

HAUL INFO DATE TIME (24 hours) EST TA

H BEGIN LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) SOAK DUR

A 06 / 26 / 01 05 : 16 Station 1 Latitude / Bearing Station 2 Longitude / Bearing 

U END 14 . 3 hrs

L 06 / 26 / 01 06 : 03 35 13.8 75 32.8 NUMBER OF NETS 

COMMENTS WATER TEMP 

2 SET

 o 

2 Net set approximately 3 PM yesterday. 61 . 0 F HAULED

Fishing in Hatteras Bight. LOST 0

SPECIES CATCH DISP POUNDS DISP WEIGHT SPECIES CATCH DISP POUN

NAME CODE K / D CODE D/R A/E NAME CODE K / D 

Weakfish K 320 100 R EBluefish K 200 100 R E

Northern Kingfish K 25 100 R EButterfish K 8 100 R AAtl. Menhaden D 10 001 R EHorseshoe Crab D 12 001 R A

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NMFS FISHERIES OBSERVER PROGRAM DATE LAND (mBEACH SEINE / BEACH ANCHORED HAUL LOG PAGE # GEAR GEAR HAUL # HAUL OBS? MM WATCH? CATCH? INC TAKE? WEATHER WIND CODE NUMBER NO 0 ___ NO 0 ___ NO 0 ___ NO 0 ___ CODE SPEED DIRECT

YES 1 ___ YES 1 ___ YES 1 ___ YES 1 ___ 

kn 

HAUL INFO DATE TIME (24 hours) EST 

H BEGIN LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) SOAK DUR

A / / : Station 1 Latitude / Bearing Station 2 Longitude / Bearing

U END . hr

L / / : NUMBER OF NETS 

COMMENTS WATER TEMP 

SET

______

 o

F HAULED ______ .

______ LOST

SPECIES CATCH DISP POUNDS DISP WEIGHT SPECIES CATCH DISP PO

NAME CODE K / D CODE D/R A/E NAME CODE K / D 

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Pelagic Drift Gillnet Gear Characteristics Log 12/01/03

PELAGIC DRIFT GILLNET GEAR CHARACTERISTICS LOG

top and a leadline at the bottom, and supported by

vertical endlines, or up and down lines on each end.

Panels of netting may be separated by a space or

escape panel.

Net: A panel of netting which may be pieces of manufactured nets sewn together. The entire drift gillnet

string may be referred to as “the net”.

Space or Escape Panel: A space between nets, continuous from the floatline to the leadline, that may

be used to ease setting and hauling the gear. This

space is only considered an escape panel if the captain indicates that the space is set intentionally for

marine mammals or sea turtles to swim through.

Gear: A section of continuous netting of exactly the

same characteristics between two endlines (up and

down lines) that may have a space, or escape panel

following it. For the purposes of this log, a net

plus a space (if present) is synonymous with gear.

INSTRUCTIONS

For instructions on completing the Header fields

A, B and D refer to the Common Haul Log Data section of the NEFSC Observer Program Manual.

1. GEAR NUMBER: Record the consecutive number assigned to each uniquely configured gear hauled

and for which characteristics are described. See the

definition of gear in the introduction, and the illustration

of the drift gillnet gears in Figure 1.

NOTE: Gears should be numbered consecutively according to the order in which

they are hauled aboard the vessel. If

two or more identical gears are used,

assign consecutive numbers to each

gear and record all of these numbers

on one Pelagic Drift Gillnet Gear

Characteristics Log.

(Reference Figure 1.) The first

uniquely configured gear (closest to the

vessel) is “1”, and its characteristics

(including the space or escape panel)

will be recorded on one Pelagic Drift

Gillnet Gear Characteristics Log. The

This log contains detailed questions about the gear

fished. Complete a new log for each uniquely configured gear (as defined below) hauled during a trip. These

unique configurations may be based on variables such

as net length, net color, mesh size, dropline length, etc.

Any changes in these fields requires the completion of

a new Pelagic Drift Gillnet Gear Characteristics Log.

Number each gear configuration sequentially.

If the gear is set out and hauled more than once

during a trip, or if two or more distinct gears are tied

together for a haul, do not complete a new Pelagic Drift

Gillnet Gear Characteristics Log for the multiple hauls

or combined gears. Rather, record on the Pelagic Drift

Gillnet Haul Log which gear numbers are being hauled.

In addition, record any other information necessary to

understand the manner in which the gear was set and/

or hauled in COMMENTS ON METHODS OF SETTING OR HAULING GEAR.

If the vessel has two or more identical gears which

are hauled separately, complete only one Pelagic Drift

Gillnet Gear Characteristics Log and record the consecutively assigned numbers of all identical gears described in GEAR NUMBER(S) (#1). See the pelagic

drift gillnet definitions below and GEAR NUMBER(S)

(#1) for more information on defining and numbering

gears.

If information is unavailable or unknown to any

question except a “No/Yes” question, then record a dash

(-) in the field. If the answer to a “No/Yes” question is

unknown, record a “9" on the line next to the code for

“No” to indicate that the field was not skipped, but the

answer is unknown. If a field relates to a question to

which you previously answered “No”, leave the field

blank.

Become familiar with the following definitions.

DEFINITIONS

Pelagic Drift Gillnet: Vertical panel(s) of netting suspended in the water column which may be attached

to free floating buoys and/or a high flier at one

end, and tied off to the vessel at the other end. Large

mesh netting is stretched between a floatline at the
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captain.

NOTE: If a space or escape panel follows a

net, do not include this distance in the

net length.

4. HEIGHT: Record, to the nearest tenth of a foot,

the height of a net in this gear. This value is obtained

by measuring the length of the endline, or up and down

line, on the end of a net where the meshes are attached.

This information may also be obtained from the captain.

5. MESH SIZE: Record, to the nearest hundredth

of an inch, the mesh size used in a net in this gear. This

information may be obtained from the captain.

6. MESH COUNT, VERTICAL: Record the number of vertical meshes of a net in this gear. This information may be obtained from the captain.

7. HANGING RATIO: Record the fractional ratio

of the length of the floatline for one net to the length

that the net would be if it was taken off the floatline

and stretched out. This value can be calculated by

counting 10 or 12 meshes horizontally, measuring the

length of the floatline they are attached to, and comparing that distance to the stretched out length of the

meshes. This information may be obtained from the

captain.

next two gears are “2” and “3”, and

their unique characteristics (as defined

by the different colors of net webbing)

will be recorded on a second and third

Pelagic Drift Gillnet Gear Characteristics Log.

2. NETS STACKED?: Record whether nets in this

gear are stacked by placing an “X” next to the appropriate code:

0 = No.

1 = Yes, describe or draw the configuration in

OTHER COMMENTS.

NOTE: Nets are stacked if two panels of netting are sewn together vertically, one

on top of the other, to intentionally fish

“double deep.”

NOTE: If “Yes”, record each net in the stacked

configuration on a separate Pelagic

Drift Gillnet Gear Characteristics Log.

The gear on “top” may have no

leadline, while the “bottom” gear may

have no floatline, droplines, or floats.

NET CHARACTERISTICS

3. LENGTH: Record, in whole feet, the horizontal

distance of a net in this gear, as measured along the

floatline. This information may be obtained from the

Gear #1 Gear #3

Gear #2 (mesh color=black)

(mesh

color=green)

s ss s

Space or

Escape

Panel

Figure 1. Pelagic Drift Gillnet gear numbering example.
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Example: If the stretched out distance of the

meshes is two times the length of the

floatline, record “1/2”.

8. TWINE SIZE NUMBER: Record the twine size

number (industry standard) of the net webbing used in

this gear. This information may be obtained from the

captain. See Appendix Q. Conversion Tables for a listing of industry standard twine size numbers and their

corresponding deniers, breaking strengths, and number of feet per pound.

9. NUMBER OF STRANDS: Record the number

of strands of twine in the net webbing used in this gear.

This information may be obtained from the captain.

Example: Monofilament has 1 strand.

10. MATERIAL: Record the material of the net webbing used in this gear by placing an “X” next to the

appropriate code:

0 = Unknown.

1 = Nylon.

9 = Other, record the net webbing material on

line 10A.

11. COLOR: Record the color of the net webbing

used in this gear by placing an “X” next to the appropriate code:

00 = Unknown.

01 = Clear.

02 = White.

03 = Pink.

04 = Black.

05 = Green.

06 = Blue.

07 = Multi-color, record all colors on line 11A.

08 = Red.

99 = Other, record the color on line 11A.

NOTE: “Multi-color” = 07, if more than 1

color of net webbing is used in one

net. For example, a section of black

webbing is patched into the middle of

an otherwise green gear.

GEAR CHARACTERISTICS

FLOATS

12. USED?: Record whether floats are used on this

gear by placing an “X” next to the appropriate code:

0 = No.

1 = Yes.

13. NUMBER: Record an approximate total number

of floats used on this gear. This number must include

the number of floats across a space that may occur at

the bridle at the end of a net. This information may be

obtained from the captain.

14. DISTANCE BETWEEN: Record, in whole feet,

the average distance along the floatline between the

floats used on this gear.

DROPLINES

15. USED?: Record whether droplines are used in this

gear by placing an “X” next to the appropriate code:

0 = No.

1 = Yes.

16. LENGTH: Record, in whole feet, the length of

the droplines used in this gear. This length is the distance from the floats (at the water’s surface) to the

floatline. This information may be obtained from the

captain.

SPACE OR ESCAPE PANEL

17. USED?: Record whether there is a continuous

space or escape panel at the bridle following a net(s)

by placing an “X” next to the appropriate code:

0 = No.

1 = Yes, describe or draw the space or escape

panel in COMMENTS ON

DESCRIPTION OF SPACE OR

ESCAPE PANEL.

NOTE: A space or an escape panel is associated with the gear closest to the vessel. Do not count the lack of netting

between the last gear and the highflyer

as a space.
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18. WIDTH: Record, to the nearest tenth of a foot,

the width of the space or escape panel used between the

nets in this gear.

LEADLINE

19. USED?: Record whether a leadline is used on this

gear by placing an “X” next to the appropriate code:

0 = No.

1 = Yes.

20. WEIGHT: Record, in whole pounds, the total

weight of the leadline used in this gear. Do not include

the weight of any additional weights removed as this

gear is hauled aboard the vessel. Include in comments

any calculations used to determine this value.

NOTE: This value should not include any

weight added for a net space (see following section and Figure 1) unless

actual leadline material is used across

the space.

ADDITIONAL WEIGHTS

21. USED?: Record whether any additional weights

are used on the leadline of this gear by placing an “X”

next to the appropriate code:

0 = No.

1 = Yes.

22. WEIGHT: Record, in whole pounds, the total

weight of the additional weights used on the leadline of

this gear. Do not include the weight of the leadline itself.

ACTIVE MARINE MAMMAL

DETERRENT DEVICES

An “active” marine mammal deterrent device is a device which emits sound which may be detected by a

marine mammal.

23. USED?: Record whether “active” marine mammal deterrent devices (i.e. pingers) were used on this

gear when it was set by placing an “X” next to the

appropriate code:

0 = No.

1 = Yes.

24. NUMBER: Record the number of active marine

mammal deterrent devices (i.e. pingers) on the gear

when it was set. This information can be obtained from

the captain if the set is not observed.

PASSIVE MARINE MAMMAL DETERRENT

DEVICES

A “passive” marine mammal deterrent device is a device which may provide reflection of marine mammal

echolocation signals.

25. USED?: Record whether “passive” marine mammal deterrent devices were used on this gear when it

was set by placing an “X” next to the appropriate code:

0 = No.

1 = Yes.

Example: Net material that is designed to be more

acoustically visible to marine mammals.

26. NUMBER: Record the number of passive marine

mammal deterrent devices on the gear when it was set.

This information can be obtained from the captain if

the set is not observed.

NOTE: If some or all of the nets in the gear

are made from material that is designed

to be more acoustically visible to marine mammals, record the number of

nets within the gear made from this

material.

ANCHOR

27. TIED TO VESSEL OR OTHER ANCHOR

METHOD USED?: Record whether the gear is tied

directly to the vessel, or another anchoring method is

used on this gear by placing an “X” next to the appropriate code:

0 = No.

1 = Yes.

NOTE: If any gear in a particular set/haul is

considered anchored, then all other

gears in the same set/haul are also considered anchored.

28. WEIGHT: Record, in whole pounds, the total

weight of the anchor(s) used to hold this gear in place.
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This information may be obtained from the captain.

NOTE: If the gear is tied directly to the vessel

and no other anchors are used, record

“0”.

29. WEIGHT - ACTUAL OR ESTIMATED:

Record whether the weight recorded in #28 is an actual

or estimated weight by placing an “X” next to the appropriate code:

1 = Actual.

2 = Estimated.

NOTE: If the gear is tied directly to the vessel

and no other anchors are used, leave

this field blank.

30. METHOD: Record the method used to anchor

this gear by placing an “X” next to the appropriate

code:

0 = Unknown.

1 = Tied to Vessel Only.

2 = Anchored Only.

3 = Tied to the Vessel and Anchored.

9 = Other, record the anchor method on

 line 30A.

COMMENTS

COMMENTS ON DESCRIPTION OF SPACE OR

ESCAPE PANEL:

Describe the location of the space or escape panel

and indicate whether the captain uses this space between the nets for the efficiency of setting or hauling of

the gear, or for marine mammals or sea turtles to swim

through. If more room is needed, use the back of this

log, making sure to write “See Back” on the front of

the log.

NOTE: If “Yes” is recorded for SPACE OR

ESCAPE PANEL USED? (#17), comments must be recorded here.

Example: “Although there is no designated escape panel in the net, when nets are

set together, there is an approximate

100' space between them. The captain says this space is for hauling purposes only.”

COMMENTS ON METHODS OF SETTING OR

HAULING GEAR:

Describe the gear and procedures used to set and/

or haul this gear. Describe whether the net is hauled

directly onto a net reel, along the side of the vessel, or

by some other method. If more room is needed, use the

back of this log, making sure to write “See Back” on

the front of the log.

Examples: “Gear is set and hauled directly off the

net reel, and mending is done during

haulback.”

“Gear is set from the stern with the

net drum, and hauled at the stern,

through level wind, onto the net drum.”

OTHER COMMENTS:

Record any additional information about this gear.

If more room is needed, use the back of this log, making sure to write “See Back” on the front of the log.

Reference each comment with its corresponding field

name.
Dist Between

01/01/01 OBGPGNMFS FISHERIES OBSERVER PROGRAM OBS/ TRIP ID PELAGIC DRIFT GILLNET GEAR LOG DATE LAND (mm/yyGEAR NUMBER(S) GEAR CODE NETS STACKED ?

1 D 2 NO 0 ___ YES 1 ___

NET CHARACTERISTICS: USED? NO YES MEASUREMENTSLENGTH 3 ft FLOATS 12 0 ___ 1 ___ Number 13HEIGHT 4 . ft 14 ftMESH SIZE 5 . in DROPLINES 15 0 ___ 1 ___ Length 16 ftMESH COUNT SPACE OR 17VERTICAL 6 ESCAPE PANEL 0 ___ 1 ___ Width 18. ftHANGING LEADLINE 19 0 ___ 1 ___ Weight 20 lbsRATIO 7 /

ADDITIONAL 21

TWINE SIZE 8 WTS 0 ___ 1 ___ Weight 22 lbs# STRANDS 9 MM DETERRENT DEVICES COMMENTS ON DESCRIPTION OF SPACE OR ENET MATERIAL 10 ACTIVE 23 0 ___ 1 ___ Number 24

Unknown 0 ____Nylon 1 ____ PASSIVE 25 0 ___ 1 ___ Number 26Other 9 ____

10A TIED TO VESSEL OR OTHER 27

ANCHOR METHOD COMMENTS ON METHODS OF SETTING OR HA

NET COLOR 0 ___ 1 ___ Weight 28 lbs

11

Unknown 00 ___ Actual 29 1 ___

Estimated 2 ___ Clear 01 ___

White 02 ___Pink 03 ___ ANCHOR METHODBlack 04 ___ 30 OTHER COMMENTSGreen 05 ___ Unknown 0 ___Blue 06 ___ Tied to Vessel Only 1 ___Multi-color 07 ___ Anchored Only 2 ___Red 08 ___ Tied & Anchored 3 ___Other 99 ___ Other 9 ___ 30A

11A

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1 115 NO 0 _X_ YES 1 ___

NET CHARACTERISTICS: USED? NO YES MEASUREMENTSLENGTH 4338 ft FLOATS 0 ___ 1 _X_ Number 43HEIGHT 123 . 3 ft 100 ftMESH SIZE 22 . 0 in DROPLINES 0 ___ 1 _X_ Length 30 ftMESH COUNT SPACE ORVERTICAL 70 ESCAPE PANEL 0 ___ 1 _X_ Width 55.0 ftHANGING LEADLINE 0 ___ 1 _X_ Weight 470 lbsRATIO 1 / 3

ADDITIONAL 

TWINE SIZE 30 WTS 0 _X_ 1 ___ Weight lbs# STRANDS 3 MM DETERRENT DEVICES COMMENTS ON DESCRIPTION OF SPACE OR NET MATERIAL ACTIVE 0 _X_ 1 ___ Number 

Unknown 0 ____ Space is designed to aiNylon 1 __X_ PASSIVE 0 _X_ 1 ___ Number Other 9 ____ Captain does not consid

TIED TO VESSEL OR OTHERANCHOR METHOD COMMENTS ON METHODS OF SETTING OR H

NET COLOR 0 ___ 1 _X_ Weight 0 lbs

Unknown 00 ___ Actual 1 ___ Gear is set and hauled by ha

Estimated 2 ___ Clear 01 ___

White 02 ___Pink 03 ___ ANCHOR METHODBlack 04 ___ OTHER COMMENTSGreen 05 ___ Unknown 0 ___Blue 06 ___ Tied to Vessel Only 1 _X_ LL Wgt: 65 lbs/ 600 ft: 50/600 x 4Multi-color 07 ___ Anchored Only 2 ___Red 08 _X_ Tied & Anchored 3 ___Other 99 ___ Other 9 ___

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NO 0 ___ YES 1 ___

NET CHARACTERISTICS: USED? NO YES MEASUREMENTSLENGTH _____________ft FLOATS 0 ___ 1 ___ Number HEIGHT _______.______ft ftMESH SIZE ______.______ in DROPLINES 0 ___ 1 ___ Length ftMESH COUNT SPACE ORVERTICAL

____________

ESCAPE PANEL 0 ___ 1 ___ Width ft

HANGING LEADLINE 0 ___ 1 ___ Weight lbsRATIO ______/______

ADDITIONAL 

TWINE SIZE ___________ WTS 0 ___ 1 ___ Weight lbs# STRANDS ___________ MM DETERRENT DEVICES USD? COMMENTS ON DESCRIPTION OF SPACE OR NET MATERIAL ACTIVE 0 ___ 1 ___ Number 

Unknown 0 ____Nylon 1 ____ PASSIVE 0 ___ 1 ___ Number Other 9 ____

TIED TO VESSEL OR OTHERANCHOR METHOD COMMENTS ON METHODS OF SETTING OR H

NET COLOR 0 ___ 1 ___ Weight lbs

Unknown 00 ___ Actual 1 ___

Estimated 2 ___ Clear 01 ___

White 02 ___Pink 03 ___ ANCHOR METHODBlack 04 ___ OTHER COMMENTSGreen 05 ___ Unknown 0 ___Blue 06 ___ Tied to Vessel Only 1 ___Multi-color 07 ___ Anchored Only 2 ___Red 08 ___ Tied & Anchored 3 ___Other 99 ___ Other 9 ___ __________________________

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PELAGIC DRIFT GILLNET HAUL LOG

Haul Begin: Hauling equipment put into gear.

Haul End: Pelagic drift gillnet completely retrieved

and aboard vessel.

INSTRUCTIONS

For instructions on completing fields A-W, refer

to the Common Haul Log Data section of the NEFSC

Observer Program Manual.

1. GEAR NUMBER: Record the gear number

used for this haul as uniquely identified on the appropriate Pelagic Drift Gillnet Gear Characteristics Log.

2. GEAR CONDITION: Indicate the condition of

the gear at haulback, even if this was the condition of

the gear when set, by recording the most appropriate

two digit code listed below, and in Appendix J. Gear

Condition Codes:

00 = Unknown.

31 = No gear damage, or very few small,

scattered holes.

32 = Less than 5% of the net torn.

33 = Between 5% and 25% of the net torn.

34 = Between 25% and 50% of the net torn.

35 = Greater than 50% of the net torn.

39 = Net totally balled up.

99 = Other, specify in COMMENTS .

3. BEGIN/END DATE: Record the month, day, and

year, based on local time, that this set began and ended.

Record the month, day, and year, based on local time,

that this haul began and ended.

4. BEGIN/END TIME: Record the local time, using the 24 hour clock (0000-2359), that this set began

and ended, i.e. when the first component of the pelagic

drift gillnet is deployed (Set Begin), and when the pelagic drift gillnet is secured to an anchoring device, or

completely deployed (Set End). Record the local time,

using the 24 hour clock (0000-2359), that this haul began and ended, i.e. when the hauling equipment is put

into gear (Haul Begin), and when the pelagic drift gillnet is completely retrieved and aboard the vessel (Haul

End).

This log contains detailed questions about the setting and hauling of gear, and the haul’s catch. Complete a new log after each hauling of gear. If you feel

that you cannot go on deck for weather related safety

reasons, record as much information on this log as possible (i.e. Header Information, weather, depths, times,

positions, etc.).

For all pelagic species (i.e. swordfish, billfish, tuna,

sharks, etc.), sturgeons, rays or tagged fish caught in

this haul, an Individual Animal Log must be completed

to provide information on each animal caught by the

gear. This Pelagic Drift Gillnet Haul Log will serve as

a cover sheet for any Individual Animal Log(s) corresponding to this haul that may follow. In general, most

animals caught by this gear will be recorded on an Individual Animal Log. Only dressed parts of pelagic species, such as shark fins and fish chunks, belong in the

Species Information section of this log. All marine mammals, sea turtles, and sea birds must be recorded on a

Marine Mammal, Sea Turtle, and Sea Bird Incidental

Take Log. See Appendix R. Species List and Corresponding Logs for a list of species and the log(s) on

which to record them.

If there are insufficient lines on one form for all

species caught in this haul, continue listing species on

an additional Pelagic Drift Gillnet Haul Log, making

sure to complete all of the Header Information (A-C)

and HAUL NUMBER (E).

If information is unavailable or unknown to any

question except a “No/Yes” question, record a dash (-)

in the field. If the answer to a “No/Yes” question is

unknown, record a “9” on the line next to the code for

“No” to indicate that a field was not skipped, but the

answer is unknown. If a field relates to a question to

which you previously answered “No”, leave the field

blank.

Become familiar with the following definitions.

DEFINITIONS

Set Begin: First component of pelagic drift gillnet deployed.

Set End: Pelagic drift gillnet secured to anchoring

device, or completely deployed.
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5. BEGIN/END WATER TEMPERATURE:

Record, to the nearest tenth of a degree Fahrenheit, the

surface water temperature when this set began and

ended. Record, to the nearest tenth of a degree Fahrenheit, the surface water temperature when this haul began and ended.

NOTE: Use a “ScoopMaster” thermometer to

obtain these temperatures.

NOTE: If these temperatures are obtained in

Celsius, use Appendix Q. Conversion

Tables to convert them to Fahrenheit.

NUMBER OF MARINE MAMMAL DETERRENT DEVICES

ACTIVE:

An “active” marine mammal deterrent device is a device which emits sound which may be detected by a

marine mammal.

6. HAULED: Record the number of active marine

mammal deterrent devices (i.e. pingers) on the gear as

it is hauled. This number should agree with the number

recorded in NUMBER OF ACTIVE MARINE MAMMAL DETERRENT DEVICES USED on the corresponding Pelagic Drift Gillnet Gear Characteristics

Log(s).

NOTE: If gear is partially hauled, record the

number of marine mammal deterrent

devices only on the portion of gear

hauled.

NOTE: If “pingers” are used on the gear,

record them on the Individual Animal

Log as they are brought onboard.

NOTE: These numbers should reflect the number of these devices on the gear regardless of whether or not it is believed

these devices are actually working.

Information of this nature should be

recorded in COMMENTS.

7. LOST: Record the number of active marine mammal deterrent devices (i.e. pingers) lost from this set. If

this number differs from NUMBER OF ACTIVE

MARINE MAMMAL DETERRENT DEVICES

USED minus NUMBER OF ACTIVE MARINE

MAMMAL DETERRENT DEVICES HAULED, then

record the reason(s) in COMMENTS.

NOTE: Do not include devices not seen because gear was partially hauled.

PASSIVE:

A “passive” marine mammal deterrent device is a device which may provide reflection of marine mammal

echolocation signals.

8. HAULED: Record the number of passive marine

mammal deterrent devices on the gear as it is hauled.

This number should agree with the number recorded in

NUMBER OF PASSIVE MARINE MAMMAL DETERRENT DEVICES USED on the corresponding

Pelagic Drift Gillnet Gear Characteristics Log(s).

Example: Net material that is designed to be more

acoustically visible to marine mammals.

NOTE: If some or all of the nets in the gear

are made from material that is designed

to be more acoustically visible to marine mammals, record the number of

nets within the gear made from this

material.

NOTE: If gear is partially hauled, record the

number of marine mammal deterrent

devices only on the portion of gear

hauled.

9. LOST: Record the number of passive marine mammal deterrent devices lost from this set. If this number

differs from NUMBER OF PASSIVE MARINE

MAMMAL DETERRENT DEVICES USED minus

NUMBER OF PASSIVE MARINE MAMMAL DETERRENT DEVICES HAULED, then record the

reason(s) in COMMENTS.

NOTE: Do not include in this field devices not

seen because gear was partially hauled.

10. DEPTH RANGE, LEADLINE: Record, in

whole fathoms, the range of depths (shallowest to deepest) from the surface, at which the leadline fishes for

this haul. This range may be calculated by adding the

gear dropline length(s) to the net height.

LIGHT STICKS

11. USED?: Record whether chemical light sticks are

used on the gear in this haul by placing an “X” next to

the appropriate code:
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0 = No.

1 = Yes.

12. NUMBER: Record the number of chemical light

sticks used on the gear in this haul.

13. SET METHOD: Record the method that best describes the manner in which the gear for this haul was

set by placing an “X” next to the appropriate code:

00 = Unknown.

01 = Temperature.

02 = Bottom Contours (i.e. depth).

03 = Compass/ Loran.

04 = Tide/ Current.

05 = Visual (i.e. echosounder, surface feeding).

06 = Eddy.

98 = Mixed, (more than one code applies) record

all set methods on line 13A.

99 = Other, record the set method(s) on line 13A.

COMMENTS

 Record any additional information regarding this

haul, i.e. unusual species caught, or gear “parting”

during haulback. If more room is needed, use the back

of this log, making sure to write “See Back” on the

front of the log. Reference each comment with its corresponding field name.
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OBGPH, OBHAU, OBSPP OBS/TNMFS FISHERIES OBSERVER PROGRAM DATE LPELAGIC DRIFT GILLNET HAUL LOG PAGE GEAR CODE GEAR NUMBER(S) HAUL # HAUL OBS ? CATCH ? INC TAKE ? WEATHER WIND WAVE HEIGHT DEPTH, 

F G H CODE SPEED DIRECTION HAUL BEGIN 

D 1 E NO 0 ___ NO 0 ___ NO 0 ___ I J K O L 

YES 1 ___ YES 1 ___ YES 1 ___ kn ft 

SET/HAUL DATE TIME LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) TEMP IF MM DETERRENTS USED: DEINFO mm/dd/yy 24 hours Station 1 LATITUDE / Bearing Station 2 LONGITUDE / Bearing fahrenheit ACTIVE PASSIVE

S BEGIN o E / 3 / 4 : N 5 . NUMBER HAULED T END o TA

 / / : . 6 8

H BEGIN o 

A / / : . NUMBER LOST SE

U END o 

 / / : . 7 9 Un

L

COMMENTS LIGHT STICKS USED ? Tem

Bot

NO 0 ___ 11 NUMBER Co

Tid

YES 1 ___ 12 Vis

EddMixOth

 SPECIES CATCH DISP PO

NAME CODE K / D 

Q R S 

:

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OBGPH, OBHAU, OBSPP OBS/TNMFS FISHERIES OBSERVER PROGRAM DATE LPELAGIC DRIFT GILLNET HAUL LOG PAGE GEAR CODE GEAR NUMBER(S) HAUL # HAUL OBS ? CATCH ? INC TAKE ? WEATHER WIND WAVE HEIGHT DEPTH, 

CODE SPEED DIRECTION HAUL BEGIN 

115 1,2 8 NO 0 ___ NO 0 ___ NO 0 ___ O

YES 1 _X_ YES 1 _X_ YES 1 _X_ 02 15 kn 280 2 ft 400 

SET/HAUL DATE TIME LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) TEMP IF MM DETERRENTS USED: DEINFO mm/dd/yy 24 hours Station 1 LATITUDE / Bearing Station 2 LONGITUDE / Bearing fahrenheit ACTIVE PASSIVE

S BEGIN o E 10 / 13 / 01 18 : 30 40 21.2 67 30.5 68.6 NUMBER HAULED T END o TA

 10 / 13 / 01 20 : 45 40 22.1 67 28.6 64.3

H BEGIN o 

A 10 / 14 / 01 05 : 30 40 22.7 67 30.1 62.3 NUMBER LOST SE

U END o

 10 / 14 / 01 09 : 34 40 21.8 67 32.0 62.5 Un

L

COMMENTS LIGHT STICKS USED ? Tem

Bot

NO 0 ___ NUMBER Co

Incidental take of 2 risso's dolphins, D01254 & D01253. Tid

YES 1 _X_ 50 Vis

Edd

Total of 7 swordfish, 8 Makos, and 3 yellowfin tunas for the haul. Mix

Oth

Holes from basking shark.

 SPECIES CATCH DISP PO

NAME CODE K / D 

Mako Shark, Fins K 

:

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OBGPH, OBHAU, OBSPP OBS/TRIP NMFS FISHERIES OBSERVER PROGRAM DATE LANPELAGIC DRIFT GILLNET HAUL LOG PAGE # GEAR CODE GEAR NUMBER(S)HAUL # HAUL OBS ? CATCH ? INC TAKE ? WEATHER WIND WAVE HEIGHT DEPTH, 

CODE SPEED DIRECTION HAUL BEGIN 

115 NO 0 ___ NO 0 ___ NO 0 ___ O

YES 1 ___ YES 1 ___ YES 1 ___ kn ft 

SET/HAUL DATE TIME LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) TEMP IF MM DETERRENTS USED: DEPTH INFO mm/dd/yy 24 hours Station 1 LATITUDE / Bearing Station 2 LONGITUDE / Bearing fahrenheit ACTIVE PASSIVE

S BEGIN oE / / : . NUMBER HAULED 

T END o TARGE

 / / : .

H BEGIN o

A / / : . NUMBER LOST SET M

U END o

 / / : . Unkno

COMMENTS LIGHT STICKS USED ? Tempe

Bottom 

NO 0 ___ NUMBER Compa

Tide / C

YES 1 ___ Visual 

Eddy Mixed Other 

 SPECIES CATCH DISP POUN

NAME CODE K / D 

:

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LONGLINE GEAR CHARACTERISTICS LOG

This log contains detailed questions about the gear

fished; use it to document the use and configuration of

all hook and line gears. This includes longline gear as

well as other line fishing methods not commonly used,

but periodically deployed (e.g. rod and reel, handline,

troll line). There are differences in the protocols for

recording the characteristics of longline gear compared

with other line fishing gears.

Demersal Longline (Bottom Longline, Tub Trawl)

Changes in gear configuration (i.e. number of hooks,

number of floats, distance between gangions, mainline

material, etc.) requires the completion of a new Longline

Gear Characteristics Log.

Pelagic Longline

Changes in numbers of items used such as hooks

and floats are factored into the estimated average and

do not require a separate Longline Gear Characteristics Log. A change in gear configuration (i.e. use of

light sticks, hooks between floats or fishing depth) towards another target species does require the completion of a new Longline Gear Characteristics Log.

Example: The first two hauls use gears ("strings")

with light sticks and target swordfish.

Number these gears "1" and record their

characteristics on a single Longline Gear

Characteristics Log. The remaining five

hauls do not use lightsticks and target bigeye tuna. Complete a second gear log

numbered gear number "2".

Other Line Fishing Gears

For other line fishing gears, complete only the following fields on the Longline Gear Characteristics Log;

A, B, D, 1, 2, 5-9, 16-18, 30-33. For these gears, assign each separate physical gear its own gear number.

If there are physical gears with the same configuration

used, complete only one Longline Gear Characteristics Log and record the consecutively assigned numbers of all gears with the same configuration.

If a gear is set out and hauled more than once

during a trip, do not complete a new Longline Gear

Characteristics Log for the multiple hauls. Rather,

record on the Longline Haul Log, which gear number

is being hauled.

In addition, record any other information necessary to understand the manner in which the gear was

set/hauled in COMMENTS.

If information is unavailable or unknown to any

question except a “No/Yes” question, record a dash (-)

in the field. If the answer to a “No/Yes” question is

unknown, record a “9”, on the line next to the code for

“No” to indicate that the field was not skipped, but the

answer is unknown. If a field relates to a question to

which you previously answered “No”, leave the field

blank.

Become familiar with the following definitions.

DEFINITIONS

Handline: A weight, leader, and at least one hook that

may be baited, attached to a line. Handlines are not

always held during fishing (e.g. rod and reel).

Troll line: One or more lines with hooks and bait or

lures attached, that are towed behind a moving boat.

Longline: A mainline (“the string”) with spaced

gangion lines attached which have baited hooks on

the free end. The mainline is divided into sections

of hook and float arrangements which are distinguished by a high flyer, radio beacon, or beeper buoy.

This may include multiple "tubs" of gear tied

together.

Section: Each portion of the entire longline string beginning with a high flyer, radio beacon, or beeper

buoy and ending with the next high flyer, radio beacon, or beeper buoy.

Dropline: A line that connects the floats on the water’s

surface to the mainline. This may also be called a

floatline and is not generally used in the Northeast

demersal longline fishery.

Gangion: A line and hook attached to the mainline.

Gangions may vary in length and have up to 2 swivels, one below an AK snap (if present) and possibly

another one above the hook. Fishermen may sometimes refer to these as leaders.
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Leader: A relatively short section of mono or steel

wire placed between a swivel and the hook. It reduces bite offs, makes hook replacement easier and

helps to maintain gangion length. Leader lengths

should not be included in any gangion measurements.

DEMERSAL LONGLINE

Gear: A longline string composed of one or more "tubs",

uniquely configured for a specific target species.

Example: See GEAR NUMBER (#1).

PELAGIC LONGLINE

Gear: A longline string composed of several sections

and supported in the water column by various sized

floats, uniquely configured for a specific target species.

ROD AND REEL and TROLLED GEARS

Gear: An individual line with hooks and bait attached.

INSTRUCTIONS

For instructions on completing the Header Fields

A, B, and D, refer to the Common Haul Log Data section of the NEFSC Observer Program Manual.

1. GEAR NUMBER: Record the consecutive number assigned to each uniquely configured gear hauled

and for which characteristics are described. See the

introduction and definitions for more information on

defining and numbering gears.

Example: There are 5 rod and reels on the vessel,

4 of which are identical. The 5th rod and

reel has one additional hook. This would

require the completion of 2 separate gear

characteristic logs, one for gear #'s 1, 2, 3,

and 4 and one for gear # 5.

Example: If there are 3 longline strings and 2 rod

and reels the proper way of numbering

these gears is #'s 1 - 5 (i.e. there should

only be ONE gear # 1)

2. NUMBER OF HOOKS: Record the TOTAL

number of individual hooks set in this gear.

3. NUMBER OF SECTIONS: Record the number of sections in this gear.

NOTE: In the demersal longline fishery one

section may consist of several "tubs"

of gear tied together.

4. SECTION LENGTH: Record the average

length of a section in this longline gear to the nearest

tenth of a nautical mile. This value can be calculated

by dividing the average mainline length by the average

NUMBER OF SECTIONS (#3) fished.

MAINLINE

5. NUMBER OF STRANDS: Record the number

of strands used in the mainline material.

NOTE: If "multi-strand" and the strands are

not counted then record a dash (-) and

COMMENT.

6. DIAMETER: Record, to the nearest tenth of a

millimeter, the diameter of the mainline.

7. TEST: Record, in whole pounds, the test, or dry

breaking strength, of the mainline. This information

may be obtained from the captain.

8. MATERIAL: Record the material of the mainline by placing an “X” next to the appropriate code:

0 = Unknown.

1 = Monofilament Nylon.

2 = Cotton.

3 = Steel Wire.

9 = Other, record the mainline material on line

8A.

9. COLOR: Record the color of the mainline by placing an “X” next to the appropriate code:

00 = Unknown.

01 = Clear.

02 = White.

03 = Pink.

04 = Black.

05 = Green.

06 = Blue.

07 = Multi-color, record all mainline colors on

line 9A.

08 = Red.

99 = Other, record the mainline color on line 9A.
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FLOATS

10. USED?: Record whether floats of each type listed

(unknown, polyball, bullet/daub and other), are used on

this gear by placing an “X” next to the appropriate

code:

0 = No.

1 = Yes.

NOTE: If "other" float types are used, record

the float type(s) in COMMENTS.

11. NUMBER: Record the number of each float

type used.

12. AVERAGE NUMBER OF HOOKS BETWEEN: Record the average number of hooks between each float type used.

NOTE: If floats are only used at the beginning and the end of the string then this

value should equal the total NUMBER

OF HOOKS (#2).

ANCHOR

13. USED?: Record whether any anchor(s) is (are)

used on this gear by placing an “X” next to the appropriate code:

0 = No.

1 = Yes.

14. WEIGHT: Record, in whole pounds, the total

weight of the anchor(s) used to hold this gear in place.

This information may be obtained from the captain.

15. WEIGHT - ACTUAL OR ESTIMATED:

Record whether the weight recorded in #14 is an actual or estimated weight by placing an “X” next to the

appropriate code:

1 = Actual.

2 = Estimated.

HOOKS

NOTE: Primary describes the most used hook

type, and secondary describes the second most used hook type.

16. BRAND: Record the brand names of the primary and secondary hooks used in this gear. This information may usually be found on the box in which

Figure 1. Characteristics of demersal and/or pelagic longline fishing gear.
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the hooks were purchased, or obtained from the captain. If there is no secondary hook type used, record a

dash (-). If there is a third hook type used, record its

brand in COMMENTS.

Example: Mustad®; see Figure 2.

17. MODEL/PATTERN NUMBER: Record the

model or pattern number of the primary and secondary

hooks used in this gear. This information may usually

be found on the box in which the hooks were purchased,

or obtained from the captain. If there is no secondary

hook type used, record a dash (-). If there is a third

hook type used, record its model/pattern number in

COMMENTS.

Example: 39963WS.

NOTE: If possible record the hook type (circle

hook, J-hook, etc.) in COMMENTS.

18. SIZE: Record the size of the primary and secondary hooks used in this gear. This information may

usually be found on the box in which the hooks were

purchased, or obtained from the captain. If there is no

secondary hook type used, record a dash (-). If there is

a third hook type used, record its size in COMMENTS.

Example: 13/0.

DROPLINES

NOTE: In the demersal longline fishery

droplines are not typically used.

19. LENGTH: Record, in whole feet, the average

length of the droplines used in this gear. This information may be obtained from the captain. If droplines are

not used record a dash (-).

20. DISTANCE BETWEEN: Record, to the nearest

foot, the distance between droplines.

21. NUMBER OF RADIO BEACONS: Record the

number of radio beacons. These may also be called

“radio buoys” or “beepers”.

22. NUMBER OF RADAR REFLECTORS:

Record the number of radar reflectors. These may

also be called “high flyers".

GANGIONS

23. DISTANCE BETWEEN: Record, in whole feet,

the average distance along the mainline between

gangions used in this gear. This information may be

obtained from the captain.

24. DIAMETER: Record, to the nearest tenth of a

millimeter, the diameter of the gangions used in this

gear. This information may be obtained from the captain.

25. TEST: Record, in whole pounds, the test, or dry

breaking strength, of the gangions used in this gear.

26. LENGTH: Record, to the nearest foot, the lengths

of the gangions, for up to two different lengths. If

there are more than two different lengths of gangions

used, record the other lengths in COMMENTS.

Gangion length does not include the leader length.

27. COUNT: Record the number of gangions for each

length used.

Figure 2. Common hook types seen in Northeast demersal

longline fishery.
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28. MATERIAL: Record the material of the

gangions, by placing an “X” next to the appropriate

code:

0 = Unknown.

1 = Monofilament Nylon.

2 = Cotton.

9 = Other, record the gangion material on line

28A.

29. COLOR: Record the color of the gangions used

in this gear by placing an “X” next to the appropriate

code:

00 = Unknown.

01 = Clear.

02 = White.

03 = Pink.

04 = Black.

05 = Green.

06 = Blue.

08 = Red.

98 = Combination, record all gangion colors on

line 29A.

99 = Other, record the gangion color on line

29A.

LEADERS

30. USED?: Record whether leaders are used between the gangions and the hooks by placing an “X”

next to the appropriate code:

0 = No.

1 = Yes.

31. LENGTH: Record, in whole feet, the length of

the leaders used in this gear.

32. TEST: Record, in whole pounds, the test, or dry

breaking strength, of the leaders used in this gear. This

information may be obtained from the captain.

33. MATERIAL: Record the material of the leaders used in this gear by placing an “X” next to the

appropriate code:

0 = Unknown.

1 = Monofilament Nylon.

3 = Steel Wire.

9 = Other, record the leader material on line

33A.

SWIVELS

34. SWIVELS USED?: Indicate whether swivels are

used on the gangions by placing a “X” next to the appropriate code:

0 = No

1 = Yes

35. NUMBER OF SWIVELS PER GANGION:

Record the number of swivels used per gangion. One

is generally located below the AK-SNAP and if leader

is used, another swivel will also be used.

Example: 1 swivel per 1 gangion should be written as 1 / 1.

LIGHT STICKS

36. USED?: Record whether light sticks are used on

this gear by placing an “X” next to the appropriate

code:

0 = No.

1 = Yes.

37. COLOR: Record the color of the light sticks used

on this gear by placing an “X”’ next to the appropriate

code:

00 = Unknown.

02 = White.

03 = Pink.

05 = Green.

06 = Blue.

08 = Red.

09 = Orange.

10 = Purple.

98 = Combination, record all colors on line 37A.

99 = Other, record the light stick color on line

37A.

38. NUMBER OF LIGHTSICKS: Record the average number of lightsticks used on this gear.

COMMENTS

Record any additional information about this gear.

If more room is needed, use the back of this log, making sure to write “See Back” on the front of the log.

Reference each comment with its corresponding field

name.
01/01/01 OBLLG

NMFS FISHERIES OBSERVER PROGRAM OBS/ LONGLINE GEAR CHARACTERISTICS LOG DATE GEAR CODE * GEAR NUMBER(S)* NUMBER OF HOOKS* NUMBER OF SECTIONS SECT

D 1 2 3 

MAINLINE * FLOATS ANCHOR USED? HOOK

5 1 3 

# OF STRANDS

__________

COLOR 9 AVERAGE NO 0 ___ YES 1 ___ BRAND 

6 Unknown 00 ___ HOOKS 1 4 1 

DIAMETER _____._____mm Clear 01 ___ TYPE USED? 1 0 NUMBER BETWEEN WEIGHT _________lbs ________

7 White 02 ___ 1 1 1 2 1 5

TEST __________lbs Pink 03 ___ Unknown NO 0 ___ YES 1 ___ _______ _______ Actual 1 ___ ________

Black 04 ___ Estimated 2 ___

MATERIAL 8 Green 05 ___ Polyball NO 0 ___ YES 1 ___ _______ _______ DROPLINE Unknown 0 ___ Blue 06 ___ 1 9 Mono-filament Multi-color 07 ___ Bullet/Daub NO 0 ___ YES 1 ___ _______ _______ LENGTH __________ft  Nylon 1 ___ Red 08 ___Cotton 2 ___ Other 99 ___ Other NO 0 ___ YES 1 ___ _______ _______ DISTANCE 2 0 Steel Wire 3 ___ BETWEEN __________ft Other 9 ___ _____ 9A LEADERS * LIGHT STICKS USED?_________

8A 3 0 COMMENTS

GANGIONS USED? NO 0 ___ YES 1 ___

3 1 3 6

DISTANCE 2 3 LENGTH __________ft NO 0 ___YES 1 ___BETWEEN ___________ft 2 9 3 2

2 4 COLOR TEST __________lbs COLOR 3 7

DIAMETER ______._____mm Unknown 00 ___ Unknown 00 ___

2 5 Clear 01 ___ MATERIAL 3 3 White 02 ___

TEST ___________lbs White 02 ___ Unknown 0 ___ Pink 03 ___

Pink 03 ___ Mono-filament Green 05 ___

LENGTH COUNT Black 04 ___ Nylon 1 ___ Blue 06 ___

2 6 2 7 Green 05 ___ Steel Wire 3 ___ Red 08 ___

_________ft _______ Blue 06 ___ Other 9 ___ Orange 09 ___

Red 08 ___ Purple 10 ___

_________ft _______ Combination 98___ _____ 3 3 A Combination 98 ___

Other 99 ___ Other 99 ___

MATERIAL 2 8 2 9 A SWIVELS 3 4 3 7 AUnknown 0 ___ __________________ USED? NO 0 ___ YES 1 ___ _________________Mono-filament Nylon 1 ___ NUMBER SWIVELS/GANGION NUMBER 3 8Cotton 2 ___ 3 5Other 9 ___ __________________ ____________ * = fill in for other line gears

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NMFS FISHERIES OBSERVER PROGRAM OBS/ LONGLINE GEAR CHARACTERISTICS LOG DATE GEAR CODE * GEAR NUMBER(S) * NUMBER OF HOOKS* NUMBER OF SECTIONS SECT

040 1,2 & 3 1,920 4 

MAINLINE * FLOATS ANCHOR USED? HOOK# OF STRANDS

____

1

_____

COLOR AVERAGE NO 0 _X_ YES 1 ___ BRAND Unknown 00 ___ HOOKS

DIAMETER

___

3.2____mm Clear 01 ___ TYPE USED? NUMBER BETWEEN WEIGHT _________lbs ___Eagle 

White 02 ___

TEST

___

900___lbs Pink 03 ___ Unknown NO 0 _X_ YES 1 ___ _______ _______ Actual 1 ___ ___Eagle 

Black 04 ___ Estimated 2 ___

MATERIAL Green 05 ___ Polyball NO 0 ___ YES 1 _X__ __8___ __240___ DROPLINE Unknown 0 ___ Blue 06 _X_Mono-filament Multi-color 07 ___ Bullet/Daub NO 0 ___ YES 1 _X__ _250__ ___10__ LENGTH ___32____ft  Nylon 1 _X_ Red 08 ___Cotton 2 ___ Other 99 ___ Other NO 0 _X_ YES 1 ___ _______ _______ DISTANCESteel Wire 3 ___ BETWEEN ___500__ft Other 9 ___ __________________ LEADERS * LIGHT STICKS USED?__________________

COMMENTS

GANGIONS USED? NO 0 ___ YES 1 _X_DISTANCE LENGTH

_____

4____ft NO 0 ___YES 1 _X_

BETWEEN

_____

200____ft

COLOR TEST

___

400___lbs COLOR

DIAMETER

_____

2.0____mm Unknown 00 ___ Unknown 00 ___

Clear 01 ___ MATERIAL White 02 ___

TEST

____

400____lbs White 02 ___ Unknown 0 ___ Pink 03 ___

Pink 03 ___ Mono-filament Green 05 ___

LENGTH COUNT Black 04 ___ Nylon 1 ___ Blue 06 _X_

Green 05 ___ Steel Wire 3 _X_ Red 08 ___

___100____ft _1,800_ Blue 06 _X_ Other 9 ___ Orange 09 ___

Red 08 ___ Purple 10 ___

____50___ft _120__ Combination 98___ __________________ Combination 98 ___

Other 99 ___ Other 99 ___

MATERIAL SWIVELSUnknown 0 ___ __________________ USED? NO 0 ___ YES 1 _X_ _________________Mono-filament Nylon 1 _X_ NUMBER SWIVELS/GANGION NUMBERCotton 2 ___Other 9 ___ _______2_________ ____1,920___ * = fill in for other line gears

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NMFS FISHERIES OBSERVER PROGRAM OBLONGLINE GEAR CHARACTERISTICS LOG DAGEAR CODE * GEAR NUMBER(S) * NUMBER OF HOOKS* NUMBER OF SECTIONS SEMAINLINE * FLOATS ANCHOR USED? HO# OF STRANDS

__________

COLOR AVERAGE NO 0 ___ YES 1 ___ BRANUnknown 00 ___ HOOKS

DIAMETER _____._____mm Clear 01 ___ TYPE USED? NUMBER BETWEEN WEIGHT _________lbs _____

White 02 ___

TEST __________lbs Pink 03 ___ Unknown NO 0 ___ YES 1 ___ _______ _______ Actual 1 ___ _____

Black 04 ___ Estimated 2 ___

MATERIAL Green 05 ___ Polyball NO 0 ___ YES 1 ___ _______ _______ DROPLINE Unknown 0 ___ Blue 06 ___Mono-filament Multi-color 07 ___ Bullet/Daub NO 0 ___ YES 1 ___ _______ _______ LENGTH __________ft  Nylon 1 ___ Red 08 ___Cotton 2 ___ Other 99 ___ Other NO 0 ___ YES 1 ___ _______ _______ DISTANCESteel Wire 3 ___ BETWEEN __________ft Other 9 ___ __________________ LEADERS * LIGHT STICKS USED?__________________

COMMENTS

GANGIONS USED? NO 0 ___ YES 1 ___DISTANCE LENGTH __________ft NO 0 ___YES 1 ___BETWEEN ___________ft

COLOR TEST __________lbs COLOR

DIAMETER ______._____mm Unknown 00 ___ Unknown 00 ___

Clear 01 ___ MATERIAL White 02 ___

TEST ___________lbs White 02 ___ Unknown 0 ___ Pink 03 ___

Pink 03 ___ Mono-filament Green 05 ___

LENGTH COUNT Black 04 ___ Nylon 1 ___ Blue 06 ___

Green 05 ___ Steel Wire 3 ___ Red 08 ___

_________ft _______ Blue 06 ___ Other 9 ___ Orange 09 ___

Red 08 ___ Purple 10 ___

_________ft _______ Combination 98___ __________________ Combination 98 ___

Other 99 ___ Other 99 ___

MATERIAL SWIVELSUnknown 0 ___ __________________ USED? NO 0 ___ YES 1 ___ _________________Mono-filament Nylon 1 ___ NUMBER SWIVELS/GANGION NUMBERCotton 2 ___Other 9 ___ __________________ ____________ * = fill in for other line gears

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LONGLINE HAUL LOG

This log contains detailed questions about the setting and hauling of gear, and the haul’s catch. Complete a new log after each hauling of gear. If you feel

that you cannot go on deck for weather related safety

reasons, record as much information on this log as possible (i.e. Header Information, weather, depths, times,

positions, etc.).

If the gear is set, and only partially hauled, complete a Longline Haul Log with the Species Information section completed as fully as possible, and “Haul

Aborted” recorded following the last species record.

An aborted haul should be recorded as observed, whenever it fits the definition of an observed haul (F).

Any pelagic species (i.e. swordfish, billfish, tuna,

bonito, sharks, rays, etc.), sturgeons, rays or tagged

fish caught in this haul must be recorded on an Individual Animal Log to provide information on each animal caught by the gear. This Longline Haul Log will

serve as a cover sheet for any Individual Animal Log(s)

corresponding to this haul that may follow. In the pelagic longline fishery, most animals caught by this

gear will be recorded on an Individual Animal Log.

Only dressed parts of pelagic species, such as shark

fins and fish chunks, belong in the Species Information

section of this log. Also in the pelagic longline fishery,

debris will be recorded on the Individual Animal Log.

In the demersal longline fishery catches of groundfish species and debris will be recorded in the species

section of this log. For all fisheries, incidental catches

of marine mammals, sea turtles, and sea birds must be

recorded on a Marine Mammal, Sea Turtle, and Sea

Bird Incidental Take Log. See Appendix R. Species

List and Corresponding Logs for a list of species and

the log(s) on which to record them.

If rod and reel or other line gears are used, the following fields on the Longline Haul Log may be omitted: MAINLINE LENGTH (#6), ITEMS USED: RATTLERS and SURFACE LIGHTS (#9), NUMBER OF

ITEMS USED: RATTLERS and SURFACE LIGHTS

(#10), NUMBER OF HOOKS TENDED (#14) and

NUMBER OF HOOKS REBAITED (#15).

If there are insufficient lines on one form for all

species caught in this haul, continue listing species on

an additional Longline Haul Log, making sure to complete all of the Header Information (A-C) and Haul

Number (E).

If information is unavailable or unknown to any

question except a “No/Yes” question, record a dash (-)

in the field. If the answer to a “No/Yes” question is

unknown, record a “9” on the line next to the code for

“No” to indicate that a field was not skipped, but the

answer is unknown. If a field relates to a question to

which you previously answered “No”, leave the field

blank.

Become familiar with the following definitions.

DEFINITIONS

Set Begin: First component of longline/line gear deployed.

Set End: Longline/line gear secured to high flyer or

anchoring device, or longline/line gear completely

deployed.

Haul Begin: Hauling equipment put into gear or retrieval of gear commences.

Haul End: Longline/line gear completely retrieved and

aboard vessel.

INSTRUCTIONS

For instructions on completing fields A-W, refer

to the Common Haul Log Data section of the NEFSC

Observer Program Manual.

1. GEAR NUMBER: Record the gear number

used for this haul as uniquely identified on the appropriate Longline Trawl Gear Characteristics Log.

2. GEAR CONDITION: Indicate the condition of

the gear at haulback, even if this was the condition of

the gear when set, by recording the most appropriate

two digit code listed below, and in Appendix J. Gear

Condition Codes:

00 = Unknown.

61 = No gear damage, or only a few hooks

missing.

62 = Less than 50% of gear fouled due to

weather/oceanic conditions. Gear tangled,

spun up or otherwise impaired the
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fishability of the gear.

63 = Greater than 50% of gear fouled due to

weather/oceanic conditions. Gear tangled,

spun up or otherwise impaired the

fishability of the gear.

64 = Less than 50% of hooks missing.

65 = Greater than 50% of hooks missing.

66 = Parted off, no damage.

67 = Parted off, less than 50% gear damaged.

68 = Gear completely damaged, or completely

lost.

99 = Other, specify in COMMENTS.

SET/HAUL INFORMATION

NOTE: Definitions of Set/Haul Begin/End

may be found in the introduction.

3. BEGIN/END DATE: Record the month, day, and

year, based on local time, that this set began and ended.

Record the month, day, and year, based on local time,

that this haul began and ended.

4. BEGIN/END TIME: Record the local time, using the 24 hour clock (0000-2359), that this set began

and ended, i.e. when the first component of the longline/

line gear is deployed, (Set Begin), and when the longline/

line gear is secured to the high flyer or anchoring device, or completely deployed (Set End). Record the

local time, using the 24 hour clock (0000-2359), that

this haul began and ended, i.e. when the hauling equipment is put into gear or retrieval of gear commences

(Haul Begin), and when the longline/line gear is completely retrieved and aboard the vessel (Haul End).

NOTE: If rod and reel or other line gears are

used, the set times recorded should

reflect when the gear is first deployed

and fishing activity starts. The haul

times recorded should reflect when the

gear is removed from the water and

fishing activity ceases. Within these

times the gear may periodically be removed from the water briefly to remove a fish, rebait the line, check the

line for presence of fish, etc.

5. WATER TEMPERATURE: Record, to the nearest tenth of a degree Fahrenheit, the surface water temperature when this set began and ended. Record, to the

nearest tenth of a degree Fahrenheit, the surface water

temperature when this haul began and ended.

NOTE: Use a “ScoopMaster” thermometer to

obtain these temperatures.

NOTE: If these temperatures are obtained in

Celsius, use Appendix Q. Conversion

Tables to convert them to Fahrenheit.

ADDITIONAL HAUL INFORMATION

6. MAINLINE LENGTH: Record, to the nearest

tenth of a nautical mile, the length of the mainline for

this gear. This should account for all of the tubs that

are tied together on that particular "string" of gear.

NOTE: One nautical mile = 6,080 feet.

NOTE: For rod and reel and other line gears,

record a dash (-) in this field.

7. SET SPEED: Record, to the nearest tenth of a

knot, the average vessel setting speed, over the bottom,

for this haul. This information may be obtained from

the captain.

NOTE: For gears that are trolled, record the

trolling speed of the vessel. If rod and

reel or handline gear is used but not

trolled, record a dash.

8. SET METHOD: Record the method that best

describes the manner in which the gear for this haul

was set by placing an “X” next to the appropriate code:

00 = Unknown.

01 = Temperature.

02 = Bottom Contours (i.e. depth).

03 = Compass/ Loran.

04 = Tide/ Current.

05 = Visual (i.e. echosounder, surface feeding).

06 = Eddy.

98 = Mixed, (more than one code applies) record

all set methods on line 8A.

99 = Other, record the set method(s) on line 8A.

ADDITIONAL GEAR ITEMS

9. ITEMS USED?: Record whether each piece of

equipment listed below is used on the gear in this haul

by placing and “X” next to the appropriate code:

0 = No.

1 = Yes.
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Equipment:

Rattlers.

Surface Lights.

Additional Line Weights.

NOTE: For rod and reel and other line gears,

record a dash (-) in the fields relating

to Rattlers and Surface Lights.

10. NUMBER: Record the number of each piece of

equipment used on the gear in this haul.

NOTE: For rod and reel and other line gears,

record a dash (-) in the fields relating

to Rattlers and Surface Lights.

11. WEIGHT OF ADDITIONAL LINE

WEIGHTS: Record, in whole pounds, the total weight

of any additional line weights attached to the mainline

of this gear for this haul.

NUMBER OF HOOKS

12. SET: Record the total number of hooks that are

used for this set.

13. LOST: Record the total number of hooks that are

lost from this set. If this number differs from NUMBER OF HOOKS SET minus NUMBER OF HOOKS

HAULED, then record the reason(s) in COMMENTS.

NOTE: Do not include the number of hooks

cut off by the crew here, but in COMMENTS.

14. TENDED: Record the number of hooks pulled

during "hotlining" (vessel runs the line and only pulls

hooks where floats are submerged). If none are tended

record a zero.

NOTE: For rod and reel and other line gears,

record a dash (-) in this field.

15. REBAITED: Record the number of hooks pulled,

rebaited and reset. If none are rebaited record a zero.

NOTE: For rod and reel and other line gears,

record a dash (-) in this field.

BAIT

16. POUNDS: Record, in whole pounds, the amount

of bait used for this haul, for up to three major baits.

This information may be obtained from the captain.

NOTE: If artificial bait is used, record a dash

(-) in this field.

17. KIND: Indicate the kind of bait used for this haul,

for up to three major baits, by recording the most appropriate two digit code listed below, and in Appendix

O. Bait Codes:

00 = Unknown.

01 = Mackerel.

02 = Herring.

03 = Squid.

04 = Artificial, record a dash (-) for POUNDS

(#16), BAIT TYPE (#18), and BAIT

CONDITION (#19).

05 = Redfish.

06 = Sardine.

07 = Scad.

09 = Clams.

10 = Fish with binders/casings.

99 = Other, record the bait kind in

COMMENTS.

NOTE: Artificial bait includes lures and jigs,

with or without teasers.

18. TYPE: Indicate the type of bait used for this haul,

for up to three major baits, by recording the most appropriate one digit code listed below, and in Appendix

O. Bait Codes:

0 = Unknown.

1 = Whole.

2 = Cut.

3 = Live.

4 = Processed.

9 = Other, record the bait type in

COMMENTS.

Example: Fish racks, frames or bellies are “Cut”

(2), record cut type in COMMENTS.

19. CONDITION: Indicate the condition of the bait

used for this haul, for up to three major baits, by recording the most appropriate one digit code listed below, and in Appendix O. Bait Codes:

0 = Unknown.

1 = Previously Frozen.

2 = Fresh.

3 = Salted.

6 = Frozen.

7 = Semi-frozen.
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8 = Combination, record all bait conditions in

COMMENTS.

9 = Other, record the bait condition in

COMMENTS.

Example: Frozen and salted bait is “Combination” (8).

20. DEPTH RANGE, HOOKS: Record, in whole

fathoms, the range of depths (shallowest to deepest)

from the surface, which the hooks fish for this haul.

This depth is calculated by obtaining the sum of the

dropline length, the gangion length, the leader length,

and the shank length, i.e. the distance from the surface

of the water to the bottom of the hook.

NOTE: In the demersal longline fishery these

values should reflect the bottom depth

and may only consist of one depth

value (i.e. recorded as 20 - 20 fm).

COMMENTS

Record any additional information regarding this

haul, i.e. unusual species caught, etc. If more room is

needed, use the back of this log, making sure to write

“See Back” on the front of the log. Reference each

comment with its corresponding field name.
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F G H CODE SPEED DIRECTION H

D 1 E NO 0 ___ NO 0 ___ NO 0 ___ I J K O L 

YES 1 ___ YES 1 ___ YES 1 ___ kn ft 

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S BEGIN 3 4 5 oE / / : N . 6

T END o . nm

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H BEGIN o 

A / / : . 7 U

U END o Te

L / / : . . kn Bo

ITEMS USED? NUMBER OF HOOKS BAIT HOOK DEPTH RANGE C

9 1 0 Ti

TYPE NO YES NUMBER 1 2 LBS KIND TYPE COND 2 0 _ V

SET

______

fm Ed

Rattlers* 0 ___ 1 ___ _______ 1 3 1 6 1 7 1 8 1 9 MSurface Lights* 0 ___ 1 ___ _______ LOST ______ #1 _____ _____ _____ _____ OAdditional Line Wts 0 ___ 1 ___ _______ 1 4

TENDED*

_____

#2

_____ _____ _____ _____

WEIGHT OF ADDITIONAL 1 5LINE WEIGHTS

_____

11___________lbs REBAITED*

_____

#3

_____ _____ _____ _____ 

 SPECIES CATCH DISP POUNDS DISP WEIGHT COMMENTS

NAME CODE K / D CODE D/R A/E

Q R S T U V W

* Longline only

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OBLLH, OBHAU, OBSPP OBS/TRIP ID NMFS FISHERIES OBSERVER PROGRAM DATE LANDLONGLINE HAUL LOG PAGE # GEAR CODE GEAR NUMBER HAUL # HAUL OBS ? CATCH ? INC TAKE ? WEATHER WIND WAVE HEIGHT 

CODE SPEED DIRECTION 

040 1 24 NO 0 _x_ NO 0 ___ NO 0 ___ 01 20 O 

YES 1 ___ YES 1 _x_ YES 1 _x_ kn 0 14 ft 

SET/HAUL DATE TIME LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) TEMP MAINLINE INFO mm/dd/yy 24 hours Station 1 Latitude / Bearing Station 2 Longitude / Bearing fahrenheit LENGTH*

S BEGIN o o o E 07/ 15 /01 17 : 30 33 43.5' 77 21.7' 76 .5T END o o o 20 .7 nm

07/ 15 /01 21 : 35 32 51.8' 77 51.9' 74 .5 SET SPEED 

H BEGIN o o o

A 07/ 16 /01 07 : 30 32 51.8' 77 51.9' 75 .5 

U END o o o 

L 07/ 16 /01 13 : 45 33 41.2' 77 20.1' 76 .5 7.4 kn 

ITEMS USED? NUMBER OF HOOKS BAIT HOOK DEPTH RANGE TYPE NO YES NUMBER LBS KIND TYPE COND 10 _ 11 

SET _1,920_ fm 

Rattlers* 0 _X_ 1 ___ _______ Surface Lights* 0 ___ 1 _X_ ___4___ LOST __20_ #1 _50__ __01_ __1__ __3__ Additional Line Wts 0 _X_ 1 ___ _______

TENDED* __0__ #2 _250_ __03_ __1__ __1__

WEIGHT OF ADDITIONALLINE WEIGHTS ______________lbs REBAITED* __0__ #3 _____ _____ _____ _____ 

 SPECIES CATCH DISP POUNDS DISP WEIGHT COMMENTS

NAME CODE K / D CODE D/R A/EMako Shark (Fins) K 45 100 D ASwordfish (Chunks) K 125 100 D A

* Longline only

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9960- 9960-

9960- 9960-9960- 9960-9960- 9960-

 01/01/01OBLLH, OBHAU, OBSPP OBS/TNMFS FISHERIES OBSERVER PROGRAM DATE LLONGLINE HAUL LOG PAGE GEAR CODE GEAR NUMBER HAUL # HAUL OBS ? CATCH ? INC TAKE ? WEATHER WIND WAVE HEIGHT 

CODE SPEED DIRECTION 

NO 0 ___ NO 0 ___ NO 0 ___ OYES 1 ___ YES 1 ___ YES 1 ___ kn 

SET/HAUL DATE TIME LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) TEMP MAINLINE INFO mm/dd/yy 24 hours Station 1 Latitude / Bearing Station 2 Longitude / Bearing fahrenheit LENGTH *

S BEGIN oE / / : .

T END o . n

 / / : . SET SPEED 

H BEGIN o

A / / : . 

U END o 

L / / : . . 

ITEMS USED? NUMBER OF HOOKS BAIT HOOK DEPTH RANGE TYPE NO YES NUMBER LBS KIND TYPE COND _ 

SET

______

Rattlers* 0 ___ 1 ___ _______ Surface Lights* 0 ___ 1 ___ _______ LOST ______ #1 _____ _____ _____ _____ Additional Line Wts 0 ___ 1 ___ _______

TENDED *

_____

#2

_____ _____ _____ _____

WEIGHT OF ADDITIONALLINE WEIGHTS ________________lbs REBAITED* _____ #3 _____ _____ _____ _____ 

 SPECIES CATCH DISP POUNDS DISP WEIGHT COMMENTS

NAME CODE K / D CODE D/R A/E

* = Longline only

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Clam/Quahog Dredge Gear Characteristics Log 06/01/05

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CLAM/QUAHOG DREDGE GEAR CHARACTERISTICS LOG

This log contains detailed questions about the gear

fished. Complete a new log for each uniquely configured gear (as defined below) hauled during a trip.

These unique configurations may be based on variables such as cage, chain bag, etc. Any changes in

these fields require completion of a new Clam/Quahog

Dredge Characteristics Log. Number each gear configuration sequentially.

If a gear is set out and hauled more than once

during a trip, do not complete a new Clam/Quahog

Dredge Gear Characteristics Log for each haul rather

record on the Clam/Quahog Dredge Haul Log which

gear number was being hauled. In addition, record

any other information necessary to understand the

manner in which the gear was set/hauled in COMMENTS.

If information is unavailable or unknown to any

question except a “No/Yes” question, record a dash

(-) in the field. If the answer to a “No/Yes” question is

unknown, record a “9” on the line next to the code for

“No” to indicate that the field was not skipped, but the

answer is unknown. If a field relates to a question to

which you previously answered “No”, leave the field

blank.

Become familiar with the following definition(s).

DEFINITIONS

Dredge: A towed steel frame with a blade/knife on

the bottom. It may have a steel ring-bag for holding

the clams/quahogs.

INSTRUCTIONS

For instructions on completing the Header fields

A, B and D refer to the Common Haul Log Data section of the NEFSC Observer Program Manual.

1. GEAR NUMBER(S): Record the consecutive

number(s) assigned to each uniquely configured gear

hauled.

Example: The first uniquely configured gear is

gear number “1”. This gear number

(“1”) will be used on the Clam/Quahog Dredge Haul Log for each haul.

If at any time, the gear configuration

changes a new consecutive gear number (“2”) will be assigned. The “Gear

Number” field on all haul logs after

the gear change must reflect the new

gear number that was assigned.

2. CAGE HEIGHT: Record, in whole inches, the

overall height of the cage frame. Measure this distance from the bottom of the dredge cage to the top of

the dredge cage. See Figure 1.

3. CAGE WIDTH: Record, in whole inches, the

dredge cage width. Measure this distance from the

bottom of the dredge cage to the top of the dredge

cage. See Figure 1.

4. CAGE LENGTH: Record, in whole inches, the

dredge cage length. Measure this distance from the

bottom of the dredge cage to the top of the dredge

cage. See Figure 1.

5. CAGE BOTTOM BAR DIAMETER:

Record, to the nearest tenth of an inch, the size of the

bars in the bottom of the cage.

6. CAGE BOTTOM BAR SPACING: Record,

to the nearest tenth of an inch, the distance between

the bars in the bottom of the cage.

CHAIN BAG

7. USED?: Record whether a chain bag is used at

the back of the dredge.

0 = No.

1 = Yes.

8. AVERAGE NUMBER OF LINKS BETWEEN TWO RINGS: Record the average number of links used between two rings in the bottom of

the chain bag.
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9. LINK STOCK SIZE: Record the fractional diameter of the steel used in the links between the rings

in the bottom of the chain bag. This information may

be found on the container in which the links were purchased, obtained from the captain, or measured with

calipers.

Example: 3/8.

10. INSIDE RING SIZE (TOP OF BAG): Record,

in whole millimeters, the inside diameters of five randomly selected rings from the top of the chain bag.

Use calipers for these measurements. See Appendix

P. Vernier Caliper Instructions for further information.

11. INSIDE RING SIZE (BOTTOM OF BAG):

Record, in whole millimeters, the inside diameters of

five randomly selected rings from the bottom of the

chain bag. Use calipers for these measurements. See

Appendix P. Vernier Caliper Instructions for further

information.

12. OUTSIDE RING SIZE: Record, in whole millimeters, the outside diameter of one randomly selected

ring from the bottom of the chain bag. Use calipers

for this measurement. See Appendix P. Vernier Caliper Instructions for further information.

13. SORTER USED?: Record whether a mechanical sorter was used to remove undersized shellfish,

debris, etc. from the catch.

14. TOWLINE TYPE: Record the type of line configuration used to tow the dredge by placing an "x"

next to the appropriate code:

0 = Unknown.

1 = Single.

2 = Bridle.

3 = Other, record the towline type on line 14A.

15. POSITION: Record where the towline is attached to the dredge by placing an "x" next to the appropriate code:

0 = Unknown.

1 = Forward Section.

2 = Over top of the knife.

3 = Other, record the towline position on line

 15A.

16. NUMBER OF NOZZLES: Record the total

number of nozzles used on the dredge.

COMMENTS

Record any additional information about the dredge in

the appropriate comment block. If more room is needed,

use the back of this log, making sure to write "See

Back" on the front of the log. Reference each comment with its corresponding field name.
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Figure 1
5

13

6

16

7

__________

10

8

11

06/01/05

OBS/TRIP ID

NMFS FISHERIES OBSERVER PROGRAM DATE LANDED mCLAM/QUAHOG DREDGE GEAR CHARACTERISTICS LOG GEAR CODE 

D 

UKNOW

DREDGE CAGE CAGE BOTTOM SINGLE 

BAR DIAMETER

_____

.

____

in TOWLINE TYPE: BRIDLE 

 HEIGHT WIDTH LENGTH OTHER 

SORTER USED: NO 0___ YES 1 ___

____

2_____in _____3____in ___4____in BAR SPACING _____.______in

UKNOWFORWA

NUMBER OF TOWLINE POSITION: OVER T

CHAIN BAG INSIDE RING SIZE mm NOZZLES THE KN

NO 0 ___ YES 1 ___ (5 random measurements) OTHER 

USED?

TOP OF BAG ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ 

AVG # OF LINKS BTW 2 RINGS ___________LINK STOCK SIZE ___9__/______ BOTTOM OF BAG ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ 

OUTSIDE RING SIZE

______

12_______mm

COMMENTS

177
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OBS/TRIP ID

NMFS FISHERIES OBSERVER PROGRAM DATE LANDED mCLAM/QUAHOG DREDGE GEAR CHARACTERISTICS LOG GEAR CODE 

UKNOW

DREDGE CAGE CAGE BOTTOM SINGLE 

BAR DIAMETER

_____

1.0

__

in TOWLINE TYPE: BRIDLE 

 HEIGHT WIDTH LENGTH OTHER 

SORTER USED: NO 0___ YES 1 _X_

___

20_____in ___90_____in __120___in BAR SPACING _____1.2____in

UKNOWFORWA

NUMBER OF TOWLINE POSITION: OVER T

CHAIN BAG INSIDE RING SIZE mm NOZZLES THE KN

NO 0 _X_ YES 1 ___ (5 random measurements) ___30___ OTHER 

USED?

TOP OF BAG ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ 

AVG # OF LINKS BTW 2 RINGS _____________LINK STOCK SIZE _____/________ BOTTOM OF BAG ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ 

OUTSIDE RING SIZE ______________mm

COMMENTS

Vessel is stern rigged.

178
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OBS/TRIP ID

NMFS FISHERIES OBSERVER PROGRAM DATE LANDED CLAM/QUAHOG DREDGE GEAR CHARACTERISTICS LOG GEAR CODE 

UKN

DREDGE CAGE CAGE BOTTOM SING

BAR DIAMETER

_____

.

____

in TOWLINE TYPE: BRID

 HEIGHT WIDTH LENGTH OTH

SORTER USED: NO 0___ YES 1 ___

__________in __________in ________in BAR SPACING _____.______in

UKNFOR

NUMBER OF TOWLINE POSITION: OVE

CHAIN BAG INSIDE RING SIZE mm NOZZLES THE 

NO 0 ___ YES 1 ___ (5 random measurements) __________ OTH

USED?

TOP OF BAG ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ 

AVG # OF LINKS BTW 2 RINGS ___________LINK STOCK SIZE ______/______ BOTTOM OF BAG ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ 

OUTSIDE RING SIZE ______________mm

COMMENTS

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Clam/Quahog Dredge Haul Log 12/01/03

180

CLAM/QUAHOG DREDGE HAUL LOG

This log contains detailed questions about the setting and hauling of gear, and the haul’s catch. Complete a new log after each hauling of gear. If you feel

that you cannot go on deck for weather-related safety

reasons, record as much information on this log as possible (i.e., Header Information, weather, depths, times,

positions, etc.).

The species summary section of this log should be

used to record catches of shellfish species, non-pelagic finifish species, debris and shells only. If any

pelagic species (i.e., swordfish, billfish, tuna, bonito,

sharks, etc.), sturgeons, rays or tagged fish are caught

in this haul, an Individual Animal Log must be completed to provide information on each animal. This

Clam/Quahog Dredge Haul Log will serve as a cover

sheet for any Individual Animal Log(s) corresponding

to this haul that may follow. Marine mammals, sea

turtles, and sea birds must be recorded on a Marine

Mammal, Sea Turtle, and Sea Bird Incidental Take Log.

See Appendix R. Species List and Corresponding Logs

for a list of species and the log(s) on which to record

them.

If there are insufficient lines on one form for all

species caught in this haul, continue listing species on

an additional Clam/Quahog Dredge Haul Log, making

sure to complete all of the Header Information (A-C)

and HAUL NUMBER (E).

If information is unavailable or unknown to any

question except a “No/Yes” question, record a dash (-)

in the field. If the answer to a “No/Yes” question is

unknown, record a “9” on the line next to the code for

“No” to indicate that a field was not skipped, but the

answer is unknown. If a field relates to a question to

which you previously answered “No”, leave the field

blank.

Become familiar with the following definitions.

DEFINITIONS

Haul Begin: First component of dredge deployed,

i.e., dredge hits the water.

Haul End: Hauling equipment put into gear.

INSTRUCTIONS

For instructions on completing fields A - W, refer

to the Common Haul Log Data section of the NEFSC

Observer Program Manual.

1. GEAR NUMBER: Record the gear number

used for this haul as uniquely identified on the appropriate Clam/Quahog Dredge Gear Characteristics Log.

2. GEAR CONDITION : Indicate the condition of

the gear at haulback, even if this was the condition of

the gear when set, by recording the most appropriate

two digit code listed below and in Appendix J. Gear

Condition Codes:

00 = Unknown.

81 = No gear damage or insignificant gear

damage.

82 = Dredge turned over.

83 = Towline fouled around hose.

84 = Bag split.

85 = Bottom of dredge fractured.

86 = Bent knife frame.

87 = Broken knife frame.

88 = Broken knife/blade.

89 = Dredge lost.

99 = Other, specify in COMMENTS.

3. BEGIN/END DATE: Record the month, day, and

year, based on local time, that this haul began and ended.

4. BEGIN/END TIME: Record the local time, using the 24 hour clock (0000-2359), that this haul began and ended, i.e., when the first component of the

dredge is deployed, or the dredge hits the water (Haul

Begin), and when the hauling equipment is put into gear

(Haul End).

5. TOW SPEED: Record, to the nearest tenth of a

knot, the average towing speed, over the bottom, for

this haul.

6. WIRE OUT: Record, in whole fathoms, the

amount of wire paid out for this haul. This measurement is taken from the towing blocks to the dredge.
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181

This information may be obtained from the captain.

7. BOTTOM CHARACTERIZATION: Record

the predominant bottom characterization for this haul

by placing and “X” next to the appropriate code:

00 = Unknown.

01 = Clear.

02 = Quahog Shell Covered.

03 = Surf Clam Shell Covered.

04 = Scallop Shell Covered.

05 = Starfish Covered.

06 = Sand Dollar Covered.

08 = Combination, record all bottom

characterizations on line 7A.

99 = Other, record the bottom characterization

on line 7A.

NOTE: Do not include bottom type (substrate).

8. NUMBER OF BUSHELS KEPT: Record, to

 the nearest hundredth of a bushel, the amount of clams

or quahogs, in the shell, kept from this haul.

NOTE: If surf clam, multiply the number of

kept bushels by 17. If quahog

meats, multiple the number of kept

bushels by 10. This value will determine the estimated meat weight lbs.

that are to be recorded on the

species section of the haul log.

9. NUMBER OF BUSHELS DISCARDED:

Record, to the nearest hundredth of a bushel, the amount

of clams or quahogs, in the shell, discarded from this

haul.

NOTE: If surf clam, multiply the number of

discarded bushels by 17. If quahog

meats, multiply the number of discarded bushels by 10. This value

will determine the estimated meat

weight lbs. that are to be recorded

on the species section of the haul

log.

10. CLAPPERS OBSERVED?: Record whether

clam or quahog clappers are found in the gear from

this haul by placing an “X” next to the appropriate code:

0 = No.

1 = Yes.

NOTE: Include pounds of clappers in the species of the Haul Log.

11. WATER TEMPERATURE: Record, to the nearest tenth of a degree Fahrenheit, the surface sea water temperature after the gear has been set and the

winches are locked.

NOTE: The temperature must be recorded for

every observed haul during the trip.

NOTE: Use a "ScoopMaster" thermometer to

obtain this temperature.

NOTE: If an incidental take occurs in this

haul, a WATER TEMPERATURE

must be recorded.

COMMENTS: Record any additional information

regarding this haul, i.e., unusual species caught,

unique gear arrangements or fishing operations, etc.

If more room is needed, use the back of this log,

making sure to write “See Back” on the front of the

log. Reference each comment with its

corresponding field name.
D 1 E I J K L 

N 11 4

4

Q R S T U V W

 12/01/03

OBS/TRIP ID 

NMFS FISHERIES OBSERVER PROGRAM DATE LANDED CLAM/QUAHOG DREDGE HAUL LOG PAGE # GEAR CODE GEAR NUMBER HAUL # HAUL OBS ? CATCH ? INC TAKE ? WEATHER WIND WAVE HEIGHT DE

CODE SPEED DIRECTION HA

NO 0 _F_ NO 0 _G_ NO 0 _H_ OYES 1 ___ YES 1 ___ YES 1 ___ kn ft 

HAUL DATE TIME LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) WATER TEMP TOINFO mm/dd/yy 24 hours STATION 1 LATITUDE / Bearing STATION 2 LONGITUDE / BearingBEGIN / 3 / : B 

. F TA

CLAPPERS OBS?

END / 3 / : NO 0 ___ 10

YES 1 ___ BO

 COMMENTS

UnClQuSuScSt

 KEPT DISCARDED Sa

8 9 Co

# OF BUSHELS . . Ot

 SPECIES CATCH DISP POUNDS DISP WEIGHT SPECIES CATCH DISP POUNDS 

NAME CODE K / D CODE D/R A/E NAME CODE K / D 

182
400 1 1 01 10 90 1 

39 10.5 74 11.3 60.1 01/15/04 10:10 39 11.2 74 10.5 01/15/04 10:35 

32.0 0.00

OCEAN QUAHOG K 320 100 D E

SEA CUCUMBER, NK D 2 001 R A

SEA SQUIRT, NK D 1.1 001 R A

 12/01/03

OBS/TRIP ID

NMFS FISHERIES OBSERVER PROGRAM DATE LANDED CLAM/QUAHOG DREDGE HAUL LOG PAGE # GEAR CODE GEAR NUMBER HAUL # HAUL OBS ? CATCH ? INC TAKE ? WEATHER WIND WAVE HEIGHT DEPT

CODE SPEED DIRECTION HAUL 

NO 0 ___ NO 0 ___ NO 0 _X__ OYES 1 _X__ YES 1 _X__ YES 1 ___ kn ft 

HAUL DATE TIME LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) WATER TEMP TOW INFO mm/dd/yy 24 hours STATION 1 LATITUDE / Bearing STATION 2 LONGITUDE / BearingBEGIN

/ /

B 

F TARG

CLAPPERS OBS?

END

/ /

NO 0 _x_YES 1 ___ BOTT

 COMMENTS

Unkn

BLADE WAS BENT DURING TOW. Clear 

Quah

SORTER MOTOR BROKE. 30 MINUTES LOST FOR REPAIR. Surf C

ScalloStarfi

 KEPT DISCARDED Sand 

Comb

# OF BUSHELS Other 

 SPECIES CATCH DISP POUNDS DISP WEIGHT SPECIES CATCH DISP POUNDS 

NAME CODE K / D CODE D/R A/E NAME CODE K / D 

183
9960- 9960-

9960- 9960-

 12/01/03

OBS/TRIP ID

NMFS FISHERIES OBSERVER PROGRAM DATE LANDCLAM/QUAHOG DREDGE HAUL LOG PAGE # GEAR CODE GEAR NUMBER HAUL # HAUL OBS ? CATCH ? INC TAKE ? WEATHER WIND WAVE HEIGHT 

CODE SPEED DIRECTION 

NO 0 ___ NO 0 ___ NO 0 ___ OYES 1 ___ YES 1 ___ YES 1 ___ kn ft 

HAUL DATE TIME LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) WATER TEMP TINFO mm/dd/yy 24 hours STATION 1 LATITUDE / Bearing STATION 2 LONGITUDE / BearingBEGIN / / : B 

. F T

CLAPPERS OBS?

END / / : NO 0 ___

YES 1 ___ 

 COMMENTS

 KEPT DISCARDED 

# OF BUSHELS . . 

 SPECIES CATCH DISP POUNDS DISP WEIGHT SPECIES CATCH DISP POUND

NAME CODE K / D CODE D/R A/E NAME CODE K / D 

184
185

Clam/Quahog Dredge Off-Watch Haul Log 06/01/04

CLAM/QUAHOG DREDGE OFF-WATCH HAUL LOG

This log is to be used for recording dates, times,

locations and the amount of kept clams/quahogs for

off-watch hauls on clam/quahog dredge trips. Complete a new log for each group of hauls which occur

during an off-watch period.

If the observer is aware of an incidental take of a

marine mammal, sea turtle, or sea bird during an offwatch period, complete as many fields as possible on

a Clam/Quahog Dredge Haul Log in addition to completing an Incidental Take Log.

Become familiar with the following definitions.

DEFINITIONS

Haul Begin: First component of dredge(s) deployed,

i.e., dredge(s) hit the water.

Haul End: Hauling equipment put into gear.

INSTRUCTIONS

For instructions on completing fields A, B, C and

N, refer to the Common Haul Log Data section of the

NEFSC Observer Program Manual.

1. HAUL NUMBER: Record the haul number each

time gear is hauled during this off-watch period, maintaining sequential haul numbering for all hauls (observed, unobserved and off-watch) throughout the trip.

2. BEGIN/END DATE: Record the month, day, and

year, based on local time, that this haul began and ended.

3. BEGIN/END TIME: Record the local time, using the 24 hour clock (0000-2359), that this haul began and ended, i.e., when the first component of the

dredge(s) is (are) deployed or the dredge(s) hit the water (Haul Begin) and when the hauling equipment is

put into gear (Haul End).

4. NUMBER OF BUSHELS KEPT: Record, to

the nearest hundredth of a bushel, the captain's or mate's

estimated number of bushels of clams/quahogs, in the

shell, kept from the dredge for this haul.

NOTE: Kept is defined as brought

on board the vessel and retained for

market or consumptive purposes.
06/01/04

OBS/TRIP ID A

NMFS FISHERIES OBSERVER PROGRAM DATE LANDED mm/yy B /

CLAM/QUAHOG DREDGE OFF-WATCH HAUL LOG PAGE # C of

HAUL # HAUL DATE TIME LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) CLAM/QUAHOG

INFO mm/dd/yy 24 hours Station 1 Latitude / Bearing Station 2 Longitude / Bearing # OF BUSHELS

BEGIN KEPT

1 2 / / 3 : N

END 4

 / / : .

HAUL # HAUL DATE TIME LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) CLAM/QUAHOG

INFO mm/dd/yy 24 hours Station 1 Latitude / Bearing Station 2 Longitude / Bearing # OF BUSHELS

BEGIN KEPT

 / / :

END

 / / : .

HAUL # HAUL DATE TIME LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) CLAM/QUAHOG

INFO mm/dd/yy 24 hours Station 1 Latitude / Bearing Station 2 Longitude / Bearing # OF BUSHELS

BEGIN KEPT

 / / :

END

 / / : .

HAUL # HAUL DATE TIME LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) CLAM/QUAHOG

INFO mm/dd/yy 24 hours Station 1 Latitude / Bearing Station 2 Longitude / Bearing # OF BUSHELS

BEGIN KEPT

 / / :

END

 / / : .

HAUL # HAUL DATE TIME LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) CLAM/QUAHOG

INFO mm/dd/yy 24 hours Station 1 Latitude / Bearing Station 2 Longitude / Bearing # OF BUSHELS

BEGIN KEPT

 / / :

END

 / / : .

HAUL # HAUL DATE TIME LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) CLAM/QUAHOG

INFO mm/dd/yy 24 hours Station 1 Latitude / Bearing Station 2 Longitude / Bearing # OF BUSHELS

BEGIN KEPT

 / / :

END

 / / : .

HAUL # HAUL DATE TIME LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) CLAM/QUAHOG

INFO mm/dd/yy 24 hours Station 1 Latitude / Bearing Station 2 Longitude / Bearing # OF BUSHELS

BEGIN KEPT

 / / :

END

 / / : .

HAUL # HAUL DATE TIME LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) CLAM/QUAHOG

INFO mm/dd/yy 24 hours Station 1 Latitude / Bearing Station 2 Longitude / Bearing # OF BUSHELS

BEGIN KEPT

 / / :

END

 / / : .

HAUL # HAUL DATE TIME LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) CLAM/QUAHOG

INFO mm/dd/yy 24 hours Station 1 Latitude / Bearing Station 2 Longitude / Bearing # OF BUSHELS

BEGIN KEPT

 / / :

END

 / / : .

186
30

38 . 50

31

39 . 00

32

39 . 75

33

03/ 07 / 04 02 : 00 41 06.9 69 21.5 37 . 50

34

03/ 07 / 04 02 : 40 41 07.6 69 23.4 37 . 25

35

03/ 07 / 04 03 : 10 41 07.2 69 22.8 38 . 00

06/01/04

OBS/TRIP ID E05012-

NMFS FISHERIES OBSERVER PROGRAM DATE LANDED mm/yy 03 / 04

CLAM/QUAHOG DREDGE OFF-WATCH HAUL LOG PAGE # 3 of 10

HAUL # HAUL DATE TIME LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) CLAM/QUAHOG

INFO mm/dd/yy 24 hours Station 1 Latitude / Bearing Station 2 Longitude / Bearing # OF BUSHELS

BEGIN KEPT

03/ 06 / 04 23 : 55 41 07.2 69 22.8

END

03/ 07 / 04 00 : 25 41 08.3 69 25.6

HAUL # HAUL DATE TIME LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) CLAM/QUAHOG

INFO mm/dd/yy 24 hours Station 1 Latitude / Bearing Station 2 Longitude / Bearing # OF BUSHELS

BEGIN KEPT

03/ 07 / 04 00 : 30 41 08.3 69 25.6

END

03/ 07 / 04 01 : 05 41 07.4 69 22.3

HAUL # HAUL DATE TIME LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) CLAM/QUAHOG

INFO mm/dd/yy 24 hours Station 1 Latitude / Bearing Station 2 Longitude / Bearing # OF BUSHELS

BEGIN KEPT

03/ 07 / 04 01 : 10 41 07.4 69 22.3

END

03/ 07 / 04 01 : 30 41 07.9 69 24.9

HAUL # HAUL DATE TIME LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) CLAM/QUAHOG

INFO mm/dd/yy 24 hours Station 1 Latitude / Bearing Station 2 Longitude / Bearing # OF BUSHELS

BEGIN KEPT

03/ 07 / 04 01 : 35 41 07.9 69 24.9

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Marine Mammal, Sea Turtle, and Sea Bird Incidental Take Log 06/01/05

MARINE MAMMAL, SEA TURTLE, and SEA BIRD INCIDENTAL TAKE LOG

The purpose of this log is to document incidentally

taken marine mammals, sea turtles, and sea birds.

Complete a record on this log for each incidental take.

If more than one animal is taken at a time, record each

animal on a separate line. The same log may be used

for all incidental takes occurring in a trip, regardless of

haul number, if they are all caught by the same vessel.

Complete a separate log for each foreign and domestic

vessel that takes a marine mammal, sea turtle, or sea

bird. Do not record information on terrapins on this

log. These animals should be recorded on an Individual

Animal Log.

An animal must not be recorded on both the Marine Mammal, Sea Turtle, and Debris Sighting Log and

the Marine Mammal, Sea Turtle, and Sea Bird Incidental Take Log. If a dead or injured marine mammal,

sea turtle, or sea bird is seen in the water during or

immediately after a haulback, the observer must decide

if the animal was once entangled in the gear of the vessel, i.e. whether the animal(s) is (are) determined to be

an incidental take.

Gear or gear marks on the animal and/or damage

to the fishing gear may help to distinguish incidental

takes from sightings. If at any time during an observed trip a marine mammal, sea turtle, or sea

bird directly contacts the vessel, or the vessel's

fishing gear AND any part of the animal is entangled, snagged, ensnared, caught, hooked, collided with, hit, injured or killed by the vessel or

its gear, regardless of the final condition and release of the animal, it should be documented on

the Incidental Take Log. Single bones or disarticulated marine mammal, sea turtle, or sea bird skeletons

are recorded in the species section of the Haul Log as

bone, nk. Articulated (>=75% of skeleton) marine

mammal, sea turtle, or sea bird skeletons are recorded

on the Incidental Take Log and the INC TAKE? field

on the corresponding Haul Log should be checked as

'yes'. Comments and photo's MUST be provided in

both instances.

Refer to the Marine Mammal, Sea Turtle, and Debris Watch instructions in the NEFSC Observer Program Training Manual for instructions on conducting

marine mammal, sea turtle, and debris watches and

documenting sightings.

INSTRUCTIONS

For instructions on completing the Header fields

A, B and C, refer to the Common Haul Log Data section of the NEFSC Observer Program Manual.

1. PSID#: A consecutive identification number (Protected Species ID) is assigned to each animal that is

incidentally taken on this trip. If there are insufficient

lines on one form to record all animals caught on this

trip, continue listing animals on an additional Marine

Mammal, Sea Turtle and Sea Bird Incidental Take Log,

making sure to fill in the preceding number.

2. HAUL NUMBER: Record the haul number assigned to the haul in which the take(s) occurred. This

number must agree with the number recorded for this

haul on the corresponding Haul Log.

NOTE: If you are on a vessel which received

takes transferred from another vessel,

record the observer-assigned consecutive transfer number.

3. GEAR NUMBER: Record the gear number assigned to this uniquely identified gear in which the animal is/was taken, as specified on the corresponding

Gear Characteristics Log.

4. NET NUMBER/DREDGE/NET POSITION:

(Gillnet, Scallop Dredge and Scallop Trawl Gear

fisheries only): Gillnet: Record the net number

within the string in which the animal is/was taken. Start

with “1”, for the first net to be hauled back, and continue numbering the nets sequentially. Scallop dredge

and Scallop Trawl Gear: Indicate which dredge/net

the incidental take was associated with:

 P - port; S - starboard; U - unknown; A - aft

NOTE: All other gear types should leave this

field blank.

5. TIME BROUGHT UP: Record the local time

using the 24 hour clock (0000-2359) that each animal

is brought onboard or alongside the vessel.

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record Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).

Example: 20:32.

6. ACTIVE DETERRENT DEVICE CONDITION: Record the condition of the active deterrent

device that immediately follows an incidental take by

recording the most appropriate code:

0 = Unknown.

1 = No Pingers Used On Gear.

2 = Audible.

3 = Inaudible, Tested and Working.

4 = Inaudible, Tested and Not Working.

5 = Inaudible, Not Tested.

6 = Absent (Lost).

9 = Other, describe in COMMENTS.

NOTE: "Tested" means the pinger signal was

measured using a testing tool provided

by the NEFSC Observer Program or

contractor.

NOTE: If possible, record the condition of the

active deterrent device that immediately preceedes an incidental take in

COMMENTS.

7. SPECIES NAME: Record the complete common

name of each animal incidentally taken on this trip, as

listed in Appendix A. Species Names.

NOTE: If it is not possible to make a positive

species identification, identify the animal to the most specific generic group

of which you are positive, i.e. baleen

whale, unidentified dolphin, seal, sea

turtle, duck, etc. DO NOT GUESS

AT SPECIES IDENTIFICATION.

8. SPECIES CODE: Leave this field blank.

9. TAG NUMBER(S): Record the complete alphanumeric number(s) from the tag(s) that you attach, or

that were already attached, to the animal. See the

Tagging & Tag Recapture instructions in the NEFSC

Observer Program Training Manual for further information on recording tag numbers.

10. TAG CODES: Indicate the origin of the tag number recorded above (#9), for each tag attached to the

animal, by recording the appropriate one digit code:

0 = Unknown.

1 = Tag Applied by Observer.

2 = No Tag(s).

3 = Tags Already Present, Left On.

4 = Tags Already Present, Removed.

Example: A turtle is brought onboard the vessel

with one tag, XXC123. The observer

applies another tag, XXH782.

11. ENTANGLEMENT SITUATION: Indicate the

initial entanglement situation of the animal by recording the most appropriate two digit code:

00 = Unknown.

01 = Fell from gear at a point unknown, i.e. the

animal fell from the gear, but the time

during haulback when this occurred is

unknown.

02 = Fell from gear before exiting water, i.e. the

animal was still under water when it fell

from the gear.

03 = Fell from gear once hauled out of the water,

i.e. the animal was mostly/completely out

of the water when it fell from the gear

because the weight and pulling action of

the net caused the animal to fall from the

gear.

04 = Fell from gear due to force of roller, i.e.

the animal reached the haulback roller and

the roller’s force caused it to fall from the

gear.

05 = Removal requires cutting of gear/animal,

i.e. the gear and/or the animal is cut in order

to remove the animal from the gear.

06 = Removal does NOT require cutting of gear/

animal, i.e. pulling, unwrapping, unrolling,

and/or detangling the gear allows the

animal to be removed from the gear,

without cutting the gear and/or the animal.

10 = Sea Bird caught, gangion attached to

mainline.

11 = Sea Bird caught, gangion unattached to

mainline.

12 = Hooked, ingested.

13 = Hooked, beak.

14 = Hooked, head.

15 = Hooked, flipper.

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TAG

NUMBER(S) CODE

XXH782

XXC123

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16 = Hooked, carapace.

17 = Hooked, other/unknown, describe the

hooked entanglement situation in

COMMENTS.

18 = Caught inside dredge chain bag.

19 = On top of dredge or dredge frame.

20 = Caught in dredge frame or in between

 bails.

21 = Caught inside dredge in twine top.

22 = Caught on sweep/tickler/rock chains.

23 = Caught in bridles/cables/warp.

24 = Inside mouth of trawl net.

25 = Inside belly of trawl net.

26 = Inside codend of trawl net.

27 = Caught in sweep or footrope of trawl net.

28 = Contact with vessel or vessel equipment

 other than fishing gear.

29 = Entangled in gear other than vessel's fish-

 ing gear (e.g. ghost gear caught by ves-

 sel)

99 = Other, describe the entanglement situation

 in COMMENTS.

NOTE: If more than one code applies to a

situation choose the code that describes the primary entanglement/interaction (e.g. a turtle is observed inside the twine top of a dredge and falls

from the gear as it is hauled up -

choose code 21 as it best describes

the primary interaction).

12. ANIMAL CONDITION: Indicate the condition of the animal when released by recording the

most appropriate two digit code:

00 = Unknown, explain why you can not identify

the animal condition in COMMENTS.

01 = Alive, condition unknown.

02 = Alive, not injured.

03 = Alive, injured, describe how the animal is

injured in COMMENTS.

04 = Alive, hook/gear in/around mouth, attempt

to determine where in the mouth the hook

is, etc. and describe in COMMENTS.

05 = Alive, hook/gear in/around flipper, i.e.

hook in the flipper or gear around the

flipper.

06 = Alive, hook/gear in/around another single

body part, i.e. hook in the neck or plastron;

specify which in COMMENTS.

07 = Alive, hook/gear in/around several body

parts, describe more fully in

COMMENTS.

08 = Alive, seen by captain and/or crew ONLY.

09 = Alive, resuscitated (turtle).

10 = Dead, condition unknown.

11 = Dead, fresh.

12 = Dead, moderately decomposed.

13 = Dead, severely decomposed.

14 = Dead, seen by captain and/or crew ONLY.

NOTE: Record any additional comments about

the condition of turtles in COMMENTS, as these data are needed for

obtaining better information on the

survivability of sea turtles. Comments

such as: whether the turtle swam

away vigorously or lethargically, the

amount of gear remaining on the animal, the time required to resuscitate

the animal, etc. are requested.

13. ONBOARD?: Indicate whether the animal was

brought onboard the vessel by recording the appropriate one digit code.

0 = No. Note the reason the animal was not

brought onboard in COMMENTS.

1 = Yes.

14. PHOTO(S) TAKEN?: Indicate whether any

photograph(s) is (are) taken of the animal by recording

the appropriate one digit code:

0 = No. If no photographs are taken, record the

reason in COMMENTS.

1 = Yes.

NOTE: All marine mammals, sea turtles, and

sea birds incidentally taken must be

photographed as photos are necessary

to assist in corroborating species identification. Only under extreme conditions should this field reflect that no

photos were taken. Refer to the Photo

Log instructions in the NEFSC Observer Program Manual for further information regarding which photographs to take for each incidental take

species.

15. ANIMAL RECORDED ON SAMPLE LOG?:

Indicate whether this animal is recorded on the Marine
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Mammal Biological Sample Log or the Sea Turtle Biological Sample Log by recording the appropriate one

digit code:

0 = No. If no measurements and/or samples are

taken from a marine mammal or sea turtle,

record the reason in COMMENTS.

1 = Yes.

16. ESTIMATED LENGTH: Record, in whole centimeters, the estimated straight total length of the animal.

NOTE: No lengths are taken for sea birds;

leave this field blank.

NOTE: If actual measurements are taken

on this animal, record a dash (-) in this

field. Actual measurements are recorded on the Marine Mammal Biological Sample Log and the Sea Turtle

Biological Sample Log.

COMMENTS

Record any additional information regarding the

incidental take(s), especially when data are unable to

be collected. If more room is needed, use the back of

this log, making sure to indicate “See Back” on the

front. Reference each comment with its corresponding

field name.

NOTE: If an observer sees an animal fall from

the gear (alive or dead), after completing this log, record additional comments regarding the “fallout,” i.e. the

specifics of how the animal was entangled, whether the animal sank or

floated away, etc.

NOTE: For turtle takes, comment on whether

the animal slid out or escaped from the

gear. Comment on if and how the turtle

was hooked and/or entangled. If any

gear was left on the animal when released, thoroughly describe the amount

of gear, including the linear feet.
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NUM NUM DREDGE/NET 24 hours COND NAME CODE NUMBER(S) CODE(S) SITU COND O

POSITION CODE CODE CODE 

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12 = Hooked, Ingested 27 = Caught in Sweep or Footrope of Trawl Net 09 = Alive, resuscita

TAG CODES: 13 = Hooked, Beak 28 = Contact with Vessel or Vessel Equipment 10 = Dead, Condition 0 = Unknown 14 = Hooked, Head other than Fishing Gear 11 = Dead, Fresh1 = Tag Applied by Observer 15 = Hooked, Flipper 29 = Entangled in Gear other than Vessel's 12 = Dead, Moderate2 = No Tag(s) 16 = Hooked, Carapace Fishing Gear (e.g. Ghost Gear Caught by 13 = Dead, Severely 3 = Tag Already Present, Left On 17 = Hooked, Other/Unknown Vessel) 14 = Dead, Seen by 4 = Tag Already Present, Removed 99 = Other

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NOTE: Record Turtle Pit Tags entanglement/interaction (e.g. a turtle is observed inside the twine top of a dredge and falls from the gearon the Sample Log. as it is hauled up - choose code 21 as it best describes the primary interaction).ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

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NUM NUM DREDGE/NET 24 hours COND NAME CODE NUMBER(S) CODE(S) SITU COND 

POSITION CODE CODE CODE 

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QQS555 1

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12 = Hooked, Ingested 27 = Caught in Sweep or Footrope of Trawl Net 09 = Alive, resuscita

TAG CODES: 13 = Hooked, Beak 28 = Contact with Vessel or Vessel Equipment 10 = Dead, Condition 0 = Unknown 14 = Hooked, Head other than Fishing Gear 11 = Dead, Fresh1 = Tag Applied by Observer 15 = Hooked, Flipper 29 = Entangled in Gear other than Vessel's 12 = Dead, Moderate2 = No Tag(s) 16 = Hooked, Carapace Fishing Gear (e.g. Ghost Gear Caught by 13 = Dead, Severely 3 = Tag Already Present, Left On 17 = Hooked, Other/Unknown Vessel) 14 = Dead, Seen by 4 = Tag Already Present, Removed 99 = Other

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NOTE: Record Turtle Pit Tags entanglement/interaction (e.g. a turtle is observed inside the twine top of a dredge and falls from the gearon the Sample Log. as it is hauled up - choose code 21 as it best describes the primary interaction).ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

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NMFS FISHERIES OBSERVER PROGRAM DATE LAND mm/yy MARINE MAMMAL, SEA TURTLE, AND SEA BIRD INCIDENTAL TAKE LOG (Back PAGE # ACTIVE DETERRENT DEVICE ENTANGLEMENT / INTERACTION SITUATION CODES: ANIMAL CONDITIO(ADD) CONDITION CODES: 00 = Unknown 18 = Caught Inside Dredge Chain Bag 00 = Unknown0 = Unknown 01 = Fell From Gear at a Point Unknown 19 = On Top of Dredge or Dredge Frame 01 = Alive, Condition 1 = No Pingers Used On Gear 02 = Fell From Gear Before Exiting Water 20 = Caught in Dredge Frame or Between Bails 02 = Alive, Not Injure2 = Audible 03 = Fell From Gear Once Hauled Out of Water 21 = Caught Inside Dredge in Twine Top 03 = Alive, Injured3 = Inaudible, Tested and Working 04 = Fell From Gear Due to Force of Roller 22 = Caught on Sweep/Tickler/Rock Chains 04 = Alive, Gear In/A4 = Inaudible, Tested and Not Working 05 = Removal Requires Cutting of Gear/Animal 23 = Caught in Bridles/Cables/Warp 05 = Alive, Gear In/A5 = Inaudible, Not Tested 06 = Removal Does NOT Require Cutting of Gear/Animal 24 = Inside Mouth of Trawl Net 06 = Alive, Gear In/A6 = Absent (Lost) 10 = Sea Bird Caught, Gangion Attached to Mainline 25 = Inside Belly of Trawl Net 07 = Alive, Gear In/A9 = Other 11 = Sea Bird Caught, Gangion Unattached to Mainline 26 = Inside Codend of Trawl Net 08 = Alive, Seen by 

12 = Hooked, Ingested 27 = Caught in Sweep or Footrope of Trawl Net 09 = Alive, resuscita

TAG CODES: 13 = Hooked, Beak 28 = Contact with Vessel or Vessel Equipment 10 = Dead, Condition 0 = Unknown 14 = Hooked, Head other than Fishing Gear 11 = Dead, Fresh1 = Tag Applied by Observer 15 = Hooked, Flipper 29 = Entangled in Gear other than Vessel's 12 = Dead, Moderate2 = No Tag(s) 16 = Hooked, Carapace Fishing Gear (e.g. Ghost Gear Caught by 13 = Dead, Severely 3 = Tag Already Present, Left On 17 = Hooked, Other/Unknown Vessel) 14 = Dead, Seen by 4 = Tag Already Present, Removed 99 = Other

NOTE: If more than one code applies to a situation choose the code that describes the primary 

NOTE: Record Turtle Pit Tags entanglement/interaction (e.g. a turtle is observed inside the twine top of a dredge and falls from the gearon the Sample Log. as it is hauled up - choose code 21 as it best describes the primary interaction).ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

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MARINE MAMMAL, SEA TURTLE, AND DEBRIS SIGHTING LOG

The purpose of this log is to record all marine mammal, sea turtle, and debris sightings. Also, the observer

records sighting effort (time spent looking) for transit

watches, including time when no sightings are made.

This information is critical in determining the temporal

and spatial distribution of these animals and debris,

and the relative abundance and behavior of animals in

the vicinity of fishing operations. Sea bird sightings

are not recorded here.

The types of sightings and watches, and the proper

procedures for conducting each type of watch are described in the Marine Mammal, Sea Turtle and Debris

Watches section of the NEFSC Observer Program

Training Manual.

Each time a transit watch is conducted, this effort

must be recorded on the log with a “begin” watch and

“end” watch record (see EVENT TYPE codes, #3).

Begin and end watch times must be at least one minute

apart. A sighting of a marine mammal, sea turtle or

debris may NOT be recorded in the same record as a

“begin” or “end” watch record. For gillnet fisheries,

do not record begin and end haul watch information

as this information is already recorded on the Gillnet

Haul Log.

An animal must not be recorded on both the Marine Mammal, Sea Turtle, and Debris Sighting Log and

the Marine Mammal, Sea Turtle, and Sea Bird Incidental Take Log. See the Marine Mammal, Sea Turtle,

and Sea Bird Incidental Take Log in the NEFSC Observer Program Manual for more detailed instructions

on deciding when an animal is a sighting versus an incidental take. An animal determined to be an incidental take is recorded on the Marine Mammal, Sea Turtle,

and Sea Bird Incidental Take Log.

Any debris caught during a haul is recorded on

the Haul Log (or the Individual Animal Log in pelagic

fisheries) and not on this log.

INSTRUCTIONS

For instructions on completing fields A-C refer to

the Common Haul Data section of the NEFSC Observer

Program Manual.

1. TODAY’S DATE: Record the month, day, and

year that the event being described occurred.

Example: 03/20/01.

EVENT INFORMATION

2. TIME: Record the local time using the 24 hour

clock (0000-2359) that the event being described occurred.

Example: 20:32.

3. TYPE CODE: Indicate the type of event that occurred by recording the most appropriate two digit code:

For Watches Only - When a marine mammal, sea

turtle, and debris watch is conducted, record one of the

following begin/end watch event type codes:

01 = Begin transit watch.

02 = End transit watch.

03 = Begin set watch.

04 = End set watch.

05 = Begin haul watch.

06 = End haul watch.

NOTE: For gillnet fisheries, do not record begin and end haul watch information

as this information is already recorded

on the Gillnet Haul Log.

For Sightings Only - When a marine mammal, sea

turtle, or debris sighting is made, record one of the following sighting event type codes to indicate whether

the observer is on- or off-effort, and to best describe

the vessel activity at the time the sighting was made:

08 = On-effort, during dedicated watch.

10 = Off-effort, vessel activity unknown.

11 = Off-effort, vessel stop/anchor/drift.

12 = Off-effort, sitting on gear.

13 = Off-effort, transiting or searching.

14 = Off-effort, towing gear.

15 = Off-effort, hauling in gear.

16 = Off-effort, setting out gear.

17 = Off-effort, waiting for J/V transfer.

18 = Off-effort, taking J/V transfer.

NOTE: If the sighting is made during a watch,
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the sighting event code is always “Oneffort, during dedicated watch” (08).

General:

00 = Unknown.

99 = Other, describe the event type in

COMMENTS.

NOTE: Use code 99 to describe dedicated

sighting activity outside of the specified watches.

4. POSITION CODE: Indicate the location and

position of the observer on the vessel at the time of this

event by recording the most appropriate one digit code:

00 = Unknown.

01 = Bow, facing forward.

02 = Wheelhouse, facing forward.

03 = Wheelhouse, facing backward.

04 = Work deck, facing backward.

05 = Work deck, facing sideways.

06 = Starboard side, facing net.

07 = Port side, facing net.

99 = Other, describe the position in

COMMENTS.

NOTE: If the sighting is not seen by the observer, record “Other” (99), and describe in COMMENTS.

5. HAUL NUMBER: Record the haul number assigned to the haul in which any on-effort events or offeffort sightings occurred between the beginning and end

of a haul. This number must agree with the number

recorded for this haul on the corresponding Haul Log.

NOTE: If the event does not occur during a

haul, record a dash (-).

6. LATITUDE/LONGITUDE OR LORAN:

Record the latitude and longitude location, to the tenth

of a minute, where the event occurred. If the latitude

and longitude location is given in seconds, convert them

to tenths of minutes. If latitude and longitude positions

are not available, record the LORAN stations and bearings.

NOTE: See Appendix Q. Conversion Tables

for a list of second ranges and corresponding conversions to tenths of minutes.

NOTE: If neither latitude/longitude or LORAN positions are available, record

the statistical area as listed in Appendix E.1. Map of Statistical Areas of

the Northeast U.S. or Appendix E.2.

Map of Statistical Areas of the Southeast U.S.

Example: 35 23.4 75 16.7 or

9960X 27054 9960Y 41824

NOTE: While 9960- loran chains are the most

frequently used chains within this

program's jurisdiction, in extreme

northern and southern areas other

chains may be used, such as:

Southern North Carolina: 7980-

Canadian: 5930- .

7. WEATHER CODE: Indicate the weather at the

time the event occurred by recording the most appropriate two digit code listed in Appendix K. Weather

Codes.

8. WAVE HEIGHT: Record, in whole feet, the wave

height at the time the event occurred. If the wave height

is less than six inches, record “0”.

NOTE: This is not a range.

9. COMMENTS?: Indicate whether there is a comment associated with this event by recording the appropriate code:

0 = No.

1 = Yes.

IF THE EVENT RECORDED IS A MARINE

MAMMAL, SEA TURTLE, OR DEBRIS SIGHTING, COMMENTS MUST BE INCLUDED.

COMMENTS are recorded on the Marine Mammal,

Sea Turtle, and Debris Sighting Comments Log. Each

event has an unique EVENT TIME per day. Care

should be taken to correctly record the matching

EVENT TIME on both logs.

Sighting comments should include all field characteristics actually seen by the observer and used to make

an identification of the animal. Any unusual marks,

scars or coloration on the animal(s) should be noted.

Size of animal(s) should be included if an estimation is

possible. Record ranges of the number of animals

sighted, including the number of calves. Behaviors of

the animal(s) sighted should be included, such as swim

speed and direction and any other activities noted while

the animal(s) was (were) observed.

Observed associations with other vessels, marine
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life or oceanographic phenomena (i.e. wind rows, current lines, flotsam, jetsam or a dramatic change of water color in the immediate area) should also be included.

If photographs were taken, record the ROLL NUMBER and FRAME NUMBERS.

It is important to document any marine debris,

whether in the area of animals or not. The debris and

its approximate size(s) should be described in general

terms, e.g., plastic sheeting 1 meter square, trawl webbing 0.5(m) X 3.0(m), etc. If derelict gear is picked up

on purpose to be disposed of properly, take photographs

and record in COMMENTS any marine life that may

be entangled. Debris entanglement and ingestion have

been documented as sources of mortality for marine

mammals, sea turtles, sea birds, fish, and shellfish

(Shomura and Yoshida 1985). Sea turtles often utilize

large pieces of debris for shelter.

SIGHTING INFORMATION

NOTE: If the record or event being recorded

is not a sighting, leave the following

fields (#10-#15) blank.

10. SPECIES NAME: Record the complete common

name of each marine mammal, sea turtle, or debris

sighted, as listed in Appendix A. Species Names.

NOTE: If it is not possible to make a positive

species identification, identify the animal to the most specific generic group

of which you are positive, i.e. baleen

whale, unidentified dolphin, seal, sea

turtle, etc. DO NOT GUESS AT

SPECIES IDENTIFICATION.

Examples: Unidentified Whale.

Harbor Porpoise.

11. SPECIES CODE: Leave this field blank.

12. NUMBER OF ANIMALS: Record the number

of animals sighted. Do not record a range.

NOTE: If the sighting is debris, record a dash

(-) in this field.

13. SIGHT CUE CODE: Indicate how the sighting

was first detected by recording the most appropriate

one digit code:

0 = Unknown.

1 = Sighted with naked eye.

2 = Sighted with binoculars.

3 = First sighted by captain or crew, then by

observer.

4 = Sighted by captain or crew ONLY.

9 = Other, describe the sight cue in

COMMENTS.

14. ANIMAL CONDITION CODE: Indicate the

condition of the animal(s) sighted by recording the most

appropriate two digit code:

00 = Unknown, explain why you can not identify

the animal condition in COMMENTS.

01 = Alive, condition unknown.

02 = Alive, not injured.

03 = Alive, injured, describe how the animal is

injured in COMMENTS.

04 = Alive, hook/gear in/around mouth, attempt

to determine where in the mouth the hook

is, etc. and describe in COMMENTS.

05 = Alive, hook/gear in/around flipper, i.e.

hook in the flipper or gear around the

flipper.

06 = Alive, hook/gear in/around another single

body part, i.e. hook in the neck or plastron;

specify which in COMMENTS.

07 = Alive, hook/gear in/around several body

parts, describe more fully in

COMMENTS.

08 = Alive, seen by captain and/or crew ONLY.

10 = Dead, condition unknown.

11 = Dead, fresh.

12 = Dead, moderately decomposed.

13 = Dead, severely decomposed.

14 = Dead, seen by captain and/or crew ONLY.

NOTE: Codes 04-07 exist primarily to improve descriptions of sea turtles. However, these codes may be used, as appropriate, for other animals.

NOTE: If the sighting is debris, leave this field

blank.

15. ANIMAL BEHAVIOR CODE: Indicate the initial behavior of the animal(s) when first sighted by recording the most appropriate two digit code:

00 = Unknown.

01 = Near gear, physical contact.

02 = Near gear, within 50 meters.

03 = Near gear, within 51 to 150 meters.

04 = Feeding on catch.
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05 = Porpoising: the animal(s) is (are) splashing

along at the surface, breaking the surface

regularly, showing most of the body.

06 = Bow riding: the animal(s) is (are) observed

keeping pace with the vessel on the bow

wave.

07 = Breaching: the animal(s) emerge(s) from

the water and crash(es) down on a flank,

back or belly.

08 = Swimming at surface: the animal(s) is (are)

observed several times surfacing

‘normally’, each surfacing at some

irregular distance from the previous one;

it (they) appear(s) to be just moving along.

09 = Milling: the animal(s) is (are) rolling at the

surface with no direction, making short

dives without moving along. Often a group

activity.

10 = Motionless at surface (or dead).

11 = Vessel avoidance: the animal(s) abruptly

change(s) its (their) swimming direction or

behavior to avoid the vessel; a startling,

alarming, fleeing reaction.

12 = Vessel attraction: the animal(s) change(s)

its (their) swimming direction to approach

the vessel, such as a pod of dolphins

purposefully heading toward the vessel to

bowride.

99 = Other, describe the animal behavior in

COMMENTS.

NOTE: If the animal(s) exhibit(s) multiple

behaviors, record the code for the initial behavior only, and describe all

subsequent behaviors in COMMENTS. If multiple initial animal

behaviors exist for one sighting, record

the lowest numerical code which applies, and record the other behaviors

in COMMENTS.

NOTE: If there are a large number of animals

(same species) that appear to be in a

cohesive group, record the initial behavior of the majority of the animals.

If a large number of animals (same

species) appear to be in distinct groups

behaving differently, record each group

as a separate sighting.

NOTE: If the sighting is debris, leave this field

blank.
OBS/TRIP ID 

01/01/01 OBSIG DATE LAND mmNMFS FISHERIES OBSERVER PROGRAM PAGE # MARINE MAMMAL, SEA TURTLE, AND DEBRIS SIGHTING LOG (Front) TODAY'S DATE 

EVENT EVENT POSN HAUL LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) WEA- WAVE COMM- SPECIES 

TIME TYPE CODE NUM Station 1 Latitude / Bearing Station 2 Longitude / Bearing THER HGT ENTS? NAME CO

24 hours CODE CODE ft 0=N,1=Y 

2 3 4 5 9960- 6 9960- 7 8 9 10 1

: 9960- 9960-: 9960- 9960-: 9960- 9960-: 9960- 9960-: 9960- 9960-: 9960- 9960-: 9960- 9960-: 9960- 9960-: 9960- 9960-: 9960- 9960-: 9960- 9960-

EVENT TYPE CODES: POSITION CODES: SIGHT CUE CODES: ANIMAL CONDITION CODES: WATCH ONLY SIGHTING ONLY 00 = Unknown 0 = Unknown 00 = Unknown 01 = Begin transit watch 08 = On-effort, during dedicated watch 01 = Bow, facing forward 1 = Sighted with naked eye 01 = Alive, condition unknown 02 = End transit watch 10 = Off-effort, vessel activity unknown 02 = Wheelhouse, facing forward 2 = Sighted with binoculars 02 = Alive, not injured 03 = Begin set watch 11 = Off-effort, vessel stop/anchor/drift 03 = Wheelhouse, facing backward 3 = First sighted by capt/crew, 03 = Alive, injured 04 = End set watch 12 = Off-effort, sitting on gear 04 = Work deck, facing backward then by observer 04 = Alive, gear in/around mouth 05 = Begin haul watch 13 = Off-effort, transiting or searching 05 = Work deck, facing sideways 4 = Sighted by capt/crew ONLY 05 = Alive, gear in/around flipper 06 = End haul watch 14 = Off-effort, towing gear 06 = Starboard side, facing net 9 = Other 06 = Alive, gear in/around another body part 

15 = Off-effort, hauling in gear 07 = Port Side, facing net 07 = Alive, gear in/around several body parts 

GENERAL 16 = Off-effort, setting out gear 99 = Other 08 = Alive, seen by captain/crew ONLY 00 = Unknown 17 = Off-effort, waiting for J/V transfer 10 = Dead, condition unknown 99 = Other 18 = Off-effort, taking J/V transfer 11 = Dead, fresh 

12 = Dead, moderately decomposed 13 = Dead, severely decomposed 14 = Dead, seen by captain/crew ONLY 

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EVENT COMMENTS EVENT COMMENTS

TIME TIME

24 hrs 24 hrs

2 9

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EVENT EVENT POSN HAUL LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) WEA- WAVE COMM- SPECIES 

TIME TYPE CODE NUM Station 1 Latitude / Bearing Station 2 Longitude / Bearing THER HGT ENTS? NAME CO

24 hours CODE CODE ft 0=N,1=Y 

10:10 08 06 3 9960- 42 24.3 9960- 70 41.2 03 4 1 Whitesided dolphin 10:11 08 06 3 9960- 42 24.7 9960- 70 41.2 03 4 1 Humpback whale 11:14 13 02 - 9960- 42 25.1 9960- 70 40.3 03 4 1 Finback whale 15:00 01 02 - 9960- 42 25.4 9960- 70 50.2 03 4 015:40 02 02 - 9960- 42 31.6 9960- 70 52.0 03 4 1

: 9960- 9960-: 9960- 9960-: 9960- 9960-: 9960- 9960-: 9960- 9960-: 9960- 9960-: 9960- 9960-

EVENT TYPE CODES: POSITION CODES: SIGHT CUE CODES: ANIMAL CONDITION CODES: WATCH ONLY SIGHTING ONLY 00 = Unknown 0 = Unknown 00 = Unknown 01 = Begin transit watch 08 = On-effort, during dedicated watch 01 = Bow, facing forward 1 = Sighted with naked eye 01 = Alive, condition unknown 02 = End transit watch 10 = Off-effort, vessel activity unknown 02 = Wheelhouse, facing forward 2 = Sighted with binoculars 02 = Alive, not injured 03 = Begin set watch 11 = Off-effort, vessel stop/anchor/drift 03 = Wheelhouse, facing backward 3 = First sighted by capt/crew, 03 = Alive, injured 04 = End set watch 12 = Off-effort, sitting on gear 04 = Work deck, facing backward then by observer 04 = Alive, gear in/around mouth 05 = Begin haul watch 13 = Off-effort, transiting or searching 05 = Work deck, facing sideways 4 = Sighted by capt/crew ONLY 05 = Alive, gear in/around flipper 06 = End haul watch 14 = Off-effort, towing gear 06 = Starboard side, facing net 9 = Other 06 = Alive, gear in/around another body part 

15 = Off-effort, hauling in gear 07 = Port Side, facing net 07 = Alive, gear in/around several body parts 

GENERAL 16 = Off-effort, setting out gear 99 = Other 08 = Alive, seen by captain/crew ONLY 00 = Unknown 17 = Off-effort, waiting for J/V transfer 10 = Dead, condition unknown 99 = Other 18 = Off-effort, taking J/V transfer 11 = Dead, fresh 

12 = Dead, moderately decomposed 13 = Dead, severely decomposed 14 = Dead, seen by captain/crew ONLY 

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EVENT COMMENTS EVENT COMMENTS

TIME TIME

24 hrs 24 hrs

1010 Whitesided dolphins ided by white patch on hind flank, 15:40 Transit watch ended within half an hou

black eye patch and short snout. sampling was done in time to do a traTwo calves were in group. No animals were seen.Porpoising along behind another fishing vessel that wassteaming to the northeast.

1011 Photographed the underside of flukes (see photo log).

Flukes had white pattern, scalloped edge.Saw long, white pectoral flippers through the water. As we were hauling in gear, the whale approached the vessel within 250 meters and lifted its flukes when it dove.

1114 Three finback whales were sighted in the distance. Tall

blows. Swimming rapidly, headed along one direction.

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01/01/01 OBSIG DATE LAND mmNMFS FISHERIES OBSERVER PROGRAM PAGE # MARINE MAMMAL, SEA TURTLE, AND DEBRIS SIGHTING LOG (Front) TODAY'S DATE 

EVENT EVENT POSN HAUL LATITUDE / LONGITUDE (DD MM.M) - LORAN (XXXXX) WEA- WAVE COMM- SPECIES 

TIME TYPE CODE NUM Station 1 Latitude / Bearing Station 2 Longitude / Bearing THER HGT ENTS? NAME CO

24 hours CODE CODE ft 0=N,1=Y 

9960- 9960-

: 9960- 9960-: 9960- 9960-: 9960- 9960-: 9960- 9960-: 9960- 9960-: 9960- 9960-: 9960- 9960-: 9960- 9960-: 9960- 9960-: 9960- 9960-: 9960- 9960-

EVENT TYPE CODES: POSITION CODES: SIGHT CUE CODES: ANIMAL CONDITION CODES: WATCH ONLY SIGHTING ONLY 00 = Unknown 0 = Unknown 00 = Unknown 01 = Begin transit watch 08 = On-effort, during dedicated watch 01 = Bow, facing forward 1 = Sighted with naked eye 01 = Alive, condition unknown 02 = End transit watch 10 = Off-effort, vessel activity unknown 02 = Wheelhouse, facing forward 2 = Sighted with binoculars 02 = Alive, not injured 03 = Begin set watch 11 = Off-effort, vessel stop/anchor/drift 03 = Wheelhouse, facing backward 3 = First sighted by capt/crew, 03 = Alive, injured 04 = End set watch 12 = Off-effort, sitting on gear 04 = Work deck, facing backward then by observer 04 = Alive, gear in/around mouth 05 = Begin haul watch 13 = Off-effort, transiting or searching 05 = Work deck, facing sideways 4 = Sighted by capt/crew ONLY 05 = Alive, gear in/around flipper 06 = End haul watch 14 = Off-effort, towing gear 06 = Starboard side, facing net 9 = Other 06 = Alive, gear in/around another body part 

15 = Off-effort, hauling in gear 07 = Port Side, facing net 07 = Alive, gear in/around several body parts 

GENERAL 16 = Off-effort, setting out gear 99 = Other 08 = Alive, seen by captain/crew ONLY 00 = Unknown 17 = Off-effort, waiting for J/V transfer 10 = Dead, condition unknown 99 = Other 18 = Off-effort, taking J/V transfer 11 = Dead, fresh 

12 = Dead, moderately decomposed 13 = Dead, severely decomposed 14 = Dead, seen by captain/crew ONLY 

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EVENT COMMENTS EVENT COMMENTS

TIME TIME

24 hrs 24 hrs

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The purpose of this log is to document all photographs taken during a trip, including the photographs

required of each marine mammal, sea turtle, and sea

bird taken in the vessel’s gear. In addition to incidental takes, photographs should be taken of sharks, sturgeons, rays, and any rare or hard-to-identify fish. Photographs are an important part of the identification process. Not only do they aid in the distinction between

species, but in marine mammals, they also help in the

determination of sex.

The exposed disposable camera or roll of film must

be labelled clearly with trip identifiers, dates landed,

and roll number. Complete a new log for each disposable camera or roll of film used. A copy of this log

must accompany every camera/roll forwarded for processing. If there is more than one trip on the same camera/roll, a photocopy of this log must be included in

each trip’s data.

If lighting conditions permit, shoot a series of photographs depicting the vessel’s gear types, fishing operations, and/or observer duties. These subjects are

very useful for observer training. However, for confidentiality purposes, photographs should not be taken

of vessel names, vessel numbers, or crew members.

When photographing incidental takes of marine

mammals, sea turtles, and sea birds, photograph any

unusual marks and scars, location of gear entanglement

(preferably with gear still attached), and characteristics of the animal which can be used for species identification (reference outline below). Place a piece of paper with the observer/trip identifier, the animal’s tag

number, and the date on it next to the animal’s body,

and include it in every photo. Do not cover important

features of the animal’s body with the paper. If the

paper is wet down, it will be less apt to blow away. If

time/conditions preclude this, try to include the carcass

tag (with the tag number showing) in the photograph.

Even if you are able to identify a species, photograph the animal, especially if the specimen cannot be

frozen and brought back whole. The photos will be

reviewed by experts for positive identification. Include

an object in the photograph, i.e. a shoe, clipboard, pen,

or the carcass tag, to indicate the relative size of the

animal. In order to make the most of the photographs

taken, use the following guidelines. This is especially

important for hard-to-identify species.

MARINE MAMMALS: Photograph the head and

body of each marine mammal individually. Additionally:

Whales: close-up of head (side-angle or topangle), flipper and dorsal fin position

& shape, fluke shape.

Right Whales: callosity photos.

Humpback Whales: ventral fluke

photo, if possible.

Belly-up floaters: photo of the throat

or belly grooves, or absence thereof.

close-up of head (side-angle), coloration pattern on side, distinctive blazes

or stripes, shape of dorsal fin (sideangle).

Seals: whole body from above, head on;

whole body from the side; whole underside; head profile (side-angle), rear

flippers; back coloration pattern.

SEA TURTLES: Photograph the both the carapace

and the plastron of each turtle individually. Additionally, photograph the head shape (top-angle), and obtain a close-up of the head (top- and side-angles).

SEA BIRDS: Photograph each sea bird individually

when possible, or grouped when there are many.

SHARKS: Photograph the head shape, mouth and under side of snout and gills, and placement of all fins

(preferably before being cut off).

STURGEONS: Photograph the head, mouth and underside of snout, barbel length. Additionally, photograph

the anal region to show presence or absence of anal

scutes.

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OTHER FISH/RAYS/CRUSTACEANS: Refer to

Peterson’s field guides for identifying characteristics

of that species type. The guides’ drawings indicate

important features with small arrows.

If photographing multiple-day trips (trips lasting

for more than one day), do not photograph more than

one trip per roll of film. Preferably, use the 35 mm

cameras, and not disposable cameras, on multiple-day

trips. If there are a few shots left on the roll at the end

of the trip, cover the lens and use up the film so that it

may be removed from the camera.

If photographing day trips (trips which go out and

return on the same day), up to four trips may be photographed on the same disposable camera or roll of film.

Place a spacer photograph between each trip. This can

be accomplished by placing your hand over the lens or

taking a photograph of the deck, water, etc. Every trip

on the camera/roll must be recorded in the Header section, and the corresponding frame numbers for each

trip should be clearly indicated.

Keep cameras and film away from excessive heat,

moisture, salt, and vapors. Don’t keep partially used

rolls of film or disposable cameras for extended periods. Exposed color film is more susceptible to harmful

influences than unexposed film, and should be forwarded for processing as soon as possible.

INSTRUCTIONS

For instructions on completing the Header fields A

and B, refer to the Common Haul Log Data section of

the NEFSC Observer Program Manual.

1. GEAR TYPE(S): Record, in text, the type of gear

used by the vessel during the trip(s) as recorded on the

Vessel and Trip Information Log. If it is a multiple

gear trip, record all gear types used on the trip.

Example: Pelagic Longline.

2. CAMERA/ROLL NUMBER: Record the number you assign to the disposable camera or roll used .

Start with “1” for the first camera/roll used on this trip,

and continue numbering sequentially throughout the trip

for the following cameras/rolls used on this trip. When

a new trip is started (with a new roll of film), start

numbering again with “1”.

PHOTO INFORMATION

3. FRAME NUMBER: Preprinted frame numbers

are provided on the log. Record the photograph subject on the line with the corresponding frame number.

The frame number is displayed on the camera.

NOTE: Disposable cameras display the number of photographs remaining in the

camera after you take the photo.

Therefore, for disposable cameras,

record your first photo at FRAME

NUMBER 23 (or FRAME NUMBER

26, for 27 exposure cameras) and

continue listing up to 0.

NOTE: For 35 mm cameras, begin listing

photos at FRAME NUMBER 1 and

continue listing down to 24 or 25.

4. HAUL NUMBER: Record the haul number assigned to the haul in which the photo is taken, or which

corresponds to the animal being photographed, if applicable. This number must agree with the number recorded for this haul on the corresponding Haul Log.

5. TAG NUMBER(S): Record the complete alphanumeric number of the tag(s) that the observer attaches

to the animal(s) being photographed and/or that are

already on the animal(s) when taken. The tag number(s)

recorded on this log must agree with the tag number(s)

recorded for this animal on the Individual Animal Log,

or the Marine Mammal, Sea Turtle ,and Sea Bird Incidental Take Log.

6. SUBJECT: Briefly describe the species or subject, and/or the important feature(s) in the photograph,

on the line corresponding to the preprinted frame number.

Example: Harbor Porpoise head shot showing

scars.

7. OBS/TRIP ID: Record your three character Observer Identifier combined with the three character Trip

Number and one character Trip Extension assigned to

you for this trip.

8. DATE: Record the month, day, and year that this

photo is taken.
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PHOTO LOG

OBS/TRIP ID(S) DATE(S) LANDED GEAR TYPE(S) CAM/ROLL #

A B 1 2

FRAME HAUL # TAG NUMBER(S) SUBJECT/ POINT OF INTEREST OBS/TRIP ID DATE mm/dd/yy 

 # 3 4 5 6 7 8

0 / /

1 / /

2 / /

3 / /

4 / /

5 / /

6 / /

7 / /

8 / /

9 / /

10 / /

11 / /

12 / /

13 / /

14 / /

15 / /

16 / /

17 / /

18 / /

19 / /

20 / /

21 / /

22 / /

23 / /

24 / /

25 / /

26 / /

Note: For disposable cameras, record the first picture taken on either FRAME #23 (24 exposure cameras) 

or FRAME #26 (27 exposure cameras). For 35 mm cameras, begin with FRAME #1. 

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PHOTO LOG

OBS/TRIP ID(S) DATE(S) LANDED GEAR TYPE(S) CAM/ROLL #

 E66001- E66002- E66004L 02/05/03 02/07/03 02/19/03 Otter Trawl, Otter Trawl, 1

Sink Gillnet

FRAME HAUL # TAG NUMBER(S) SUBJECT/ POINT OF INTEREST OBS/TRIP ID DATE mm/dd/yy 

 #

0 / /

1 / /

2 / /

3 / /

4 / /

5 / /

6 / /

7 / /

8 Sighting - Pilot Whales E66004L 02 / 19 / 03

9 Sighting - Pilot Whales E66004L 02 / 19 / 03

10 Sighting - Pilot Whales E66004L 02 / 19 / 03

11 3 D03254 Harbor Porpoise, side shot E66004L 02 / 19 / 03

12 3 D03254 Harbor Porpoise, sex shot E66004L 02 / 19 / 03

13 3 D03254 Harbor Porpoise, head E66004L 02 / 19 / 03

14 3 D03254 Harbor Porpoise, net marks E66004L 02 / 19 / 03

15 Gillnet Gear E66004L 02 / 19 / 03

16 2 Processed Dogfish E66004L 02 / 19 / 03

17 spacer / /

18 3 Illex Squid Catch E66002- 02 / 07 / 03

19 3 Illex Squid Catch E66002- 02 / 07 / 03

20 2 M235458 Blue Shark, head E66002- 02 / 07 / 03

21 2 M235458 Blue Shark, side shot with tag E66002- 02 / 07 / 03

22 spacer / /

23 4 Setting Gear E66001- 02 / 05 / 03

24 4 Hauling Gear E66001- 02 / 05 / 03

25 2 Large Cod and Fish, NK E66001- 02 / 05 / 03

26 2 Whale Bone E66001- 02 / 05 / 03

Note: For disposable cameras, record the first picture taken on either FRAME #23 (24 exposure cameras) 

or FRAME #26 (27 exposure cameras). For 35 mm cameras, begin with FRAME #1. 

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PHOTO LOG

OBS/TRIP ID(S) DATE(S) LANDED GEAR TYPE(S) CAM/ROLL #

FRAME HAUL # TAG NUMBER(S) SUBJECT/ POINT OF INTEREST OBS/TRIP ID DATE mm/dd/yy 

0 / /

1 / /

2 / /

3 / /

4 / /

5 / /

6 / /

7 / /

8 / /

9 / /

10 / /

11 / /

12 / /

13 / /

14 / /

15 / /

16 / /

17 / /

18 / /

19 / /

20 / /

21 / /

22 / /

23 / /

24 / /

25 / /

26 / /

Note: For disposable cameras, record the first picture taken on either FRAME #23 (24 exposure cameras) 

or FRAME #26 (27 exposure cameras). For 35 mm cameras, begin with FRAME #1. 

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Individual Animal Log 12/01/03

INDIVIDUAL ANIMAL LOG

This log should only be used under the following

circumstances:

• In gillnet fisheries, except the pelagic drift gillnet

fishery, to record all pelagics, sturgeons, and tagged

fish EXCEPT:

• bonito,

• skipjack tuna,

• false albacore and

• king mackerel.

These species should be recorded on the Gillnet Haul

Log.

• In all other fisheries, record only pelagics, sturgeons,

and tagged fish caught in a particular haul. It is

important to ensure that a weight is recorded for

every animal (except chunked fish carcasses and

only heads of animals).

• In all fisheries, record incidental catches of terrapins on this log. These animals are not recorded on

a Marine Mammal, Sea Turtle and Sea Bird Incidental Take Log.

Any animal recorded on this log should NOT

also be recorded in the Haul Log Species Summary

section.

“Pelagics” include, but are not limited to:

Swordfish Billfish Sharks Atl. Needlefish

 Tuna Bonito Torpedo Rays

Cutlassfish Wahoo

See Appendix R. Species List and Corresponding

Logs for a list of species and the log(s) on which to

record them.

INSTRUCTIONS

For instructions on completing the Header fields

A, B and C, refer to the Common Haul Log Data section of the NEFSC Observer Program Manual.

1. HAUL NUMBER: Record the consecutive haul

number assigned to the haul being sampled. This number must agree with the haul number recorded on the

corresponding Haul Log.

2. GEAR NUMBER: Record the gear number assigned to this uniquely identified gear as specified on

the corresponding Gear Characteristics Log.

3. SEQUENCE NUMBER: Consecutive numbers

are assigned to each animal or debris item recorded on

this log. If there are insufficient lines on one form,

continue listing items on an additional Individual Animal Log, making sure to fill in the preceding number.

4. SPECIES NAME: Record the complete common name of each species/animal or debris item to

record on this log, as listed in Appendix A. Species

Names.

Examples: Swordfish.

Yellowfin Tuna.

5. SPECIES CODE: Leave this field blank.

6. INITIAL STATUS: Indicate the status of each

animal caught as it comes up, whether it is brought

onboard or not, by recording the appropriate one digit

code:

0 = Unknown.

1 = Alive.

2 = Dead.

3 = Dead, Damaged.

4 = Dead, Head Only.

7. END STATUS: Indicate the final status of each

animal caught, whether it is brought onboard or not, by

recording the appropriate one digit code:

0 = Unknown.

1 = Alive.

2 = Dead.

3 = Dead, Damaged.

4 = Dead, Head Only.
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8. FISH DISPOSITION: Indicate the disposition

of each animal or item listed in SPECIES NAME (#4)

by the vessel by recording the most appropriate three

digit code listed in Appendix B. Fish Disposition Codes.

Example: A 47 lb swordfish is discarded because

regulations prohibit its retention because it’s too small (012).

9. PROCESSING TYPE: Indicate the type of processing done to each animal by recording the appropriate two digit code:

00 = Unknown.

01 = No Processing.

02 = Chunked.

03 = Filleted.

04 = Dressed (Gutted Only).

05 = Dressed (Finned Only).

06 = Dressed (Headed and Gutted).

07 = Dressed (Headed, Gutted, and Finned).

08 = Dressed (Headed, Gutted, and Tailed).

09 = Dressed (Headed, Gutted, Finned, and

Tailed).

99 = Other, specify in COMMENTS.

10. WEIGHT: Record the dressed or round, actual

or estimated weight for each species/animal or debris

item listed in SPECIES NAME (#4). In general, the

types of weights the observer should be able to obtain

are as follows:

Kept Pelagic Species: the dealer’s actual dressed

individual animal weight for those species tagged

and carcass weights obtained dockside, i.e. swordfish, billfish, tuna, bonito, sharks, etc.

Discarded Pelagic Species: the observer’s estimated round individual animal weight for those

species discarded, i.e. swordfish, billfish, tuna, bonito, sharks, etc.

NOTE: Actual weights may be recorded to the

nearest tenth of a pound if reasonable.

Estimated weights greater than one

pound should be recorded to the nearest whole pound.

NOTE: When a shark is finned, with the carcass discarded or kept, record the carcass and its corresponding length and

dressed weight information on this log.

Record a “D” for “dressed” in

WEIGHT TYPE CLASSIFICATION

(#11) and record the appropriate processing code for the shark carcass in

PROCESSING TYPE (#9). Create

a separate summary record, by species, on the corresponding Haul Log,

for kept fins.

NOTE: When a fish or shark is “upgraded”

or “high graded”, and a previously

kept fish or shark is discarded and replaced with one that is larger (or of

higher quality/value), record the discarded animal and a weight, and code

it appropriately for FISH DISPOSITION (#8). Upgrading may result in

dressed discard weights. Upgrading

is typically done with swordfish and

tuna, but may also occur with sharks

and other fish.

NOTE: When a fish or shark is filleted on

the vessel, record the round weight for

the animal before filleting, as appropriate.

NOTE: Do not record any weight information

for chunked fish or only heads of animals. Create a separate summary

record, by species, on the corresponding Haul Log, for kept fish chunks.

NOTE: Do not record any weight information

for terrapins.

WEIGHT TYPE CLASSIFICATION

11. DRESSED OR ROUND: Indicate whether the

weight recorded in WEIGHT (#10) is a dressed or round

weight by recording the appropriate letter code:

D = Dressed.

R = Round.

12. ACTUAL OR ESTIMATED: Indicate whether

the weight recorded in WEIGHT (#10) is an actual or

estimated weight by recording the appropriate letter

code:

A = Actual.

E = Estimated.

13. TAG NUMBER(S): Record the complete alphanumeric numbers, with no spaces or hyphens, from the

tag(s) that you attach, or that were already attached, to

the animal. This number may be from:
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a) a kept pelagic fish tagged by the observer with a

carcass tag. This tag allows the observer to

uniquely identify each kept fish carcass for the

purpose of recording its actual, dressed weight

at the dealer. Record the tag number as it appears on the carcass tag.

b) a tag recaptured fish or shark. Fish tag numbers are generally preceded by an “R”; shark tag

numbers by an “M”. If the animal is kept by the

vessel, record both the recaptured animal tag

number, and the carcass tag number in this field,

and the correct TAG CODES (#14).

NOTE: For fish and shark tagging instructions,

refer to the Tagging and Tag Recapture instructions in the NEFSC Observer Program Training Manual.

Examples: M145697, R324061

c) an untagged fish or shark from which a biological sample is taken. Record “SAM #” plus

a consecutive number so the sample may be

tracked to the animal record.

14. TAG CODE(S): Indicate the origin of the tag

number(s) recorded above (#13), for each tag attached

to the animal, by recording the appropriate one digit

code:

0 = Unknown.

1 = Tag Applied by Observer.

2 = No Tag(s).

3 = Tag Already Present, Left On.

4 = Tag Already Present, Removed.

5 = Carcass Tagged.

NOTE: Use code 2 when no tag number was

recorded; do not leave this field

blank.

Use codes 1 - 4 for swordfish, billfish,

tuna, and sharks released alive.

Use code 5 only for fish and sharks

processed and weighed at the dealer.

INDIVIDUAL ANIMAL MEASUREMENTS

The following three fields are for length measurements for all animals brought on board. If time allows, two measurements should be made on each animal according to its type, i.e. swordfish, billfish, tuna,

bonito, shark, terrapin, etc...

The length measurements are listed across the form

in order of priority. If time and/or fishing conditions

preclude obtaining multiple measurements from each

animal, it is important to collect at least one measurement, preferably STANDARD LENGTH #1 (#15), and

sex from as many animals as possible. Do not try to

piece animals together that have been cut up, but do try

to record an ESTIMATED LENGTH (#17) for these

animals.

Do not record any length information for only heads

of animals.

All length measurements are recorded in whole

centimeters.

15. STANDARD LENGTH #1: Record the measured

length of the animal according to these standards:

Swordfish and Other Billfish (i.e. white marlin, blue

marlin, sailfish, and spearfish): Lower

Jaw to Fork length (LJFL) - tip of

lower jaw to caudal fork of the tail

(curvilinear).

Tunas and Bonito: Fork Length (FL) - tip of upper jaw to caudal fork of the tail

(straight).

Sharks: Fork Length (FL) - tip of snout to caudal

fork of the tail (straight).

Rays: Total length (TL) - tip of upper snout to

end of the tail (straight).

Other Fish (i.e. sturgeon): Fork length (FL) - tip

of upper snout to fork of the tail

(straight).

Terrapins: Total length (TL) - nuchal notch to the

posterior marginal tip (curvilinear).

16. STANDARD LENGTH #2: Record the measured length of the animal according to the standards

listed below:

Swordfish: Cleithrum to Keel length (CK) -

cleithral arch to the anterior rise of the

caudal keel (curvilinear), i.e. where

the external dark body pigment meets

the white inner cleithrum membrane,
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to the origin of the caudal keel (carcass length).

Billfish: Pectoral to Fork length (PFL) - anterior

insertion of the pectoral fin to the caudal fork of the tail (curvilinear).

Tunas and Bonito: Pectoral to Fork length (PFL)

- anterior insertion of the pectoral fin

to the caudal fork of the tail (straight).

Sharks: Total length (TL) - tip of snout to the tip

of the upper caudal lobe (straight).

Rays: Disc Width (DW) - tip of pectoral fin to tip

of pectoral fin, across the widest point

of the animal (straight).

Other Fish (i.e. sturgeon): None.

Terrapins: Notch length (NL) - nuchal notch to

the posterior marginal notch (curvilinear).

17. ESTIMATED LENGTH: Record the estimated

straight length of the animal according to the standards

listed under STANDARD LENGTH #1 (#15) if the

animal is not brought onboard or whole.

18. SEX: Indicate the sex of each animal, whether it

is brought onboard or not (if possible) by recording the

appropriate one digit code:

0 = Unknown.

1 = Male.

2 = Female.

NOTE: Leave this field blank when only the

head of an animal is caught.

19. BIOLOGICAL SAMPLE TAKEN?: Indicate

whether or not a biological sample was collected by

recording the appropriate one digit code:

0 = No.

1 = Yes.

NOTE: Record the sample type in the COMMENT section of this log.

COMMENTS

Record any additional information regarding the

animal(s) sampled, i.e. processing types, biosamples

taken, etc..., especially when data are unable to be collected. If more room is needed, use the back of this

log, making sure to indicate “See Back” on the front.

Reference each comment with its corresponding field

name.
01/01/01 OBIAL OBS/TRIP ID 

DATE LAND m

NMFS FISHERIES OBSERVER PROGRAM PAGE# INDIVIDUAL ANIMAL LOG HAUL # 

 GEAR SEQ SPECIES INITIAL END FISH PROC WEIGHT TAG 

 # # NAME CODE STATUS STATUS DISP CODE POUNDS MKT TYPE NUMBER(S) CODE(S) #1 

(blank) CODE CODE CODE D/R A/E 

In Appen 

3

2 ___1 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 

___2___3___4___5___6___7___8___9___0

COMMENTSSTATUS CODES: PROCESSING CODES: WEIGHT MARKET CODES: TAG CODES: 0 = Unknown 00 = Unknown D = Dressed (1) 0 = Unknown 1 = Alive 01 = No Processing R = Round (2) 1 = Tag Applied by Observer 2 = Dead 02 = Chunked 2 = No Tag(s) 3 = Dead, Damaged 03 = Filleted 3 = Tag Already Present, Left On 4 = Dead, Head Only 04 = Dressed (Gutted Only) WEIGHT TYPE CODES: 4 = Tag Already Present, Removed 

05 = Dressed (Finned Only) A = Actual (1) 5 = Carcass Tagged (Fish Only) 06 = Dressed (Headed and Gutted) E = Estimated (2) 07 = Dressed (Headed, Gutted, Finned) 08 = Dressed (Headed, Gutted, Tailed) 09 = Dressed (Headed, Gutted, Finned, Tailed) 99 = Other

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 GEAR SEQ SPECIES INITIAL END FISH PROC WEIGHT TAG L

 # # NAME CODE STATUS STATUS DISP CODE POUNDS MKT TYPE NUMBER(S) CODE(S) #1 

(blank) CODE CODE CODE D/R A/E 

In Appen 

1

_

0_1 Swordfish 3 3 100 09 165 D A A2999 5 193 

1

_

0_2 Blue Shark 2 2 100 06 170 D A M45392 / A2318 4 / 5 201 

1

_

0_3 Atlantic Sturgeon 1 1 001 01 180 R E BOS873 3 

1

_

0_4 Torpedo Ray 1 2 001 01 28 R A 2 82 

1

_

0_5 Porbeagle Shark 2 2 100 08 80 R E 2 114 

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COMMENTS# 01 Swordfish was slightly damaged by sharks. Collected anal spines and gonads. # 02 Took vertebrae sample and gonads from blue shark. I removed a yellow plastic tag from the base of the dorsal fin. #03 Atlantic Sturgeon was tagged along the dorsal midline; blue tag from Fish and Wildlife,PO Box 23,Sudbury MA 01651; left on. Re#05 Could only get one measurement from porbeagle shark - not enough time to fully sample.STATUS CODES: PROCESSING CODES: WEIGHT MARKET CODES: TAG CODES: 0 = Unknown 00 = Unknown D = Dressed (1) 0 = Unknown 1 = Alive 01 = No Processing R = Round (2) 1 = Tag Applied by Observer 2 = Dead 02 = Chunked 2 = No Tag(s) 3 = Dead, Damaged 03 = Filleted 3 = Tag Already Present, Left On 4 = Dead, Head Only 04 = Dressed (Gutted Only) WEIGHT TYPE CODES: 4 = Tag Already Present, Removed 

05 = Dressed (Finned Only) A = Actual (1) 5 = Carcass Tagged (Fish Only) 06 = Dressed (Headed and Gutted) E = Estimated (2) 07 = Dressed (Headed, Gutted, Finned) 08 = Dressed (Headed, Gutted, Tailed) 09 = Dressed (Headed, Gutted, Finned, Tailed) 99 = Other

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 # # NAME CODE STATUS STATUS DISP CODE POUNDS MKT TYPE NUMBER(S) CODE(S) #1 

(blank) CODE CODE CODE D/R A/E 

In Appen 

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COMMENTSSTATUS CODES: PROCESSING CODES: WEIGHT MARKET CODES: TAG CODES: 0 = Unknown 00 = Unknown D = Dressed (1) 0 = Unknown 1 = Alive 01 = No Processing R = Round (2) 1 = Tag Applied by Observer 2 = Dead 02 = Chunked 2 = No Tag(s) 3 = Dead, Damaged 03 = Filleted 3 = Tag Already Present, Left On 4 = Dead, Head Only 04 = Dressed (Gutted Only) WEIGHT TYPE CODES: 4 = Tag Already Present, Removed 

05 = Dressed (Finned Only) A = Actual (1) 5 = Carcass Tagged (Fish Only) 06 = Dressed (Headed and Gutted) E = Estimated (2) 07 = Dressed (Headed, Gutted, Finned) 08 = Dressed (Headed, Gutted, Tailed) 09 = Dressed (Headed, Gutted, Finned, Tailed) 99 = Other

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LENGTH FREQUENCY LOG

Length frequencies involve area-specific collection of lengths for a particular species. They are used

in determining the composition of the catch for calculating length-weight relationships. When combined with

the collection of age structures, they also aid in the determination of the age composition of the catch.

Complete this log on a per haul basis for the biological sampling of specified finfish, squid, and sea scallops (see notes below). Length frequencies and shell

height frequencies should be collected in the priority

order listed in Tables 1a-g Length Frequency and Age

Structure Sampling Priorities in the NEFSC Observer

Program Biological Sampling Manual.

Lengths and heights, and any corresponding age

structures must be collected from the same trip, haul,

dredge, net (scallop, clam or quahog trips), and fish

disposition. Sometimes, samples must also be separated by sex. While one log may be used for multiple

species, if fish dispositions or sexes sampled from one

haul differ, then separate columns on the log must be

used for each of these catch segments. Samples from

mixed segments of the catch are not usable.

NOTES: Sea scallop and clam/quahog heights

are recorded in the right-hand section

of this log.

Pelagic species sampling is recorded

on the Individual Animal Log, unless

otherwise instructed.

Crustacean sampling (i.e. lobster and

crab sampling) is recorded on the

Crustacean Sample Log.

Marine mammal and sea turtle sampling is recorded on the Marine Mammal Biological Sample Log or the Sea

Turtle Biological Sample Log, respectively.

INSTRUCTIONS

For instructions on completing the Header fields

A, B, C and E, refer to the Common Haul Log Data

section of the manual.

1. DREDGE/NET POSITION: (for scallop trips

only) Record the position of the dredge or net (port,

sampled were caught by placing an 'x' next to the appropriate position.

NOTE: Sea scallops sampled must only be

from one dredge/net, not both. However, fish sampled on a scallop trip

should be from mixed dredges/nets.

NOTE: If there is length data for catch from

different dredge/net positions, fill out

a separate log for each position.

NOTE: For scallops fill out a separate log for

each fish disposition code.

NOTE: Aft refers to a single net fished

over the stern of the vessel.

 For example: During a haul, if you were to sample

cod from both the port and starboard dredges/nets and

scallops from the port dredge/net only, the length data

would need to be filled out on 2 seperate Length Frequency Logs with an 'x' placed next to the appropriate

dredge/net position.

2. SPECIES NAME: Record the complete common name of the animals being sampled, as listed in

Appendix A. Species Names. This name must agree

with the species name recorded on the corresponding

Haul Log.

NOTE: If this species requires multiple columns for length measurements, be sure

to rewrite the same species name in

each column needed, and carry the rest

of the column header information over

to the other column(s) with arrows.

3. SPECIES CODE: Leave this field blank.

SPECIES NAME ATL.COD ATL.COD

SPECIES CODE

FISH DISPOSITION CODE 100 >

SEX CODE 0 >

SAMPLE WEIGHT (R/A) 450 >

SAMPLE TYPE CODE 2 >

# SAMPLES 20 >

Example:

starboard, both, or aft) in which the animals being
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4. FISH DISPOSITION CODE: Indicate the disposition of each species listed in SPECIES NAME (#2)

by recording the most appropriate three digit code listed

in Appendix B. Fish Disposition Codes. The code

must agree with the code recorded for this species on

the corresponding Haul Log.

5. SEX CODE: Indicate the sex of the animals being sampled by recording the appropriate one digit code:

0 = Unknown.

1 = Male.

2 = Female.

NOTE: It may be necessary to sample a species by sex. See Table 2. Fish and

Shellfish Sampling Requirements by

Species for all Domestic Fisheries in

the NEFSC Observer Program Biological Sampling Manual. For samples

which are sexed, each sex must be

recorded in a separate column.

6. SAMPLE WEIGHT: Record, in whole pounds

(or to the nearest tenth of a pound, if necessary), the

round actual weight of all of the animals measured

for the species being sampled.

NOTE: On foreign vessels, record weights in

whole kilograms (kgs).

NOTE: If a sample from the same catch disposition is sampled by sex, be sure to

record the appropriate sample weight

for each sex.

7. SAMPLE TYPE CODE: Indicate the type of

age structure collected from this sample of measured

animals by recording the appropriate one digit code:

0 = None.

1 = Scales.

2 = Otoliths.

3 = Shells (no longer collected in the scallop

fishery).

4 = Whole.

5 = Vertebra.

6 = Dorsal Spines.

7 = Scales and Otoliths (for each animal).

8 = Head.

9 = Other, record the age structure in

COMMENTS.

NOTE: See Table 2. Fish and Shellfish Sampling Requirements by Species for all

Domestic Fisheries in the NEFSC

Observer Program Biological Sampling Manual for the proper age structure to collect for each species.

8. NUMBER OF SAMPLES: Record the total

number of animals from which age structure samples

were collected from this sample of measured animals.

Example: One pair of otoliths or one envelope

of scales is one age structure sample.

SPECIES NAME REDFISH REDFISH

SPECIES CODE

FISH DISPOSITION CODE 001 001

SEX CODE 2 1

SAMPLE WEIGHT (R/A) 100 85

SAMPLE TYPE CODE 2 2

# SAMPLES 10 10

MEASUREMENTS:

FINFISH, SQUID - cm

SHELLFISH - mm

20

SEX CODES:

0 = UNKNOWN

20

1

2 2

3 3

4 4

1 1

2

1

1

0

3

4

0

2

3

4

1

3

2

Example:

9. LENGTHS: Precede the 0’s (zero's) in each interval with the appropriate digit(s) to indicate the centimeter or millimeter range being used for this sample.

NOTE: Finfish and squid are measured in

whole centimeters. Shellfish (if

sampled on this log) are measured in

whole millimeters.

10. NUMBERS-AT-LENGTH: Record the total

number of animals measured at each centimeter or

millimeter. Do not stroke tally in this field.

SEA SCALLOP SAMPLING

11. VOLUMETRIC MEASURE OF SCALLOP

MEATS: After the first haul of each observed

watch, record the volumetric measure of the scallop

meats, to the nearest 50 milliliters, of all of the animals

measured from this random sample of at least 100 kept

scallops. See the Scallop Fishery Sampling Priorities

in the NEFSC Observer Program Biological Sampling
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Manual for further instructions on how to collect this

measurement.

12. NUMBERS-AT-HEIGHT: Record the total

number of sea scallops, clams or quahogs measured at

each height interval. Do not stroke tally in this field.

COMMENTS

Record information regarding fish, scallops, clams

or quahogs sampled on this haul. If more room is

needed, use the back of this log, making sure to write

“See Back” on the front of the log. Reference each

comment with its corresponding field name.

NOTE: If a complete sample can not be obtained, record the reason(s) in this section.
both (0

port (1

 D

OBS/TRIP ID 

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NMFS FISHERIES OBSERVER PROGRAM HAUL # ELENGTH FREQUENCY LOG SPECIES NAME 2 SPECIES CODE 3FISH DISPOSITION CODE 4 SEX CODE 5 SAMPLE WEIGHT (R/A) 6 SAMPLE TYPE CODE 7 VOLUMETR # SAMPLES 8

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MEASUREMENTS: 9 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 - 14 Finfish, Squid - cm 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 15 - 19 Shellfish - mm 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 20 - 24  SEX CODES: 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 25 - 29  0 = Unknown 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 30 - 34  1 = Male 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 35 - 39  2 = Female 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 40 - 44 SAMPLE TYPE CODES: 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 45 - 49  0 = None 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 50 - 54  1 = Scales 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 55 - 59  2 = Otoliths 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 60 - 64  3 = Shells 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 65 - 69  4 = Whole 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 70 - 74  5 = Vertebra 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 75 - 79  6 = Dorsal Spines 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 80 - 84  7 = Scales & Otoliths 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 85 - 89  8 = Head 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 90 - 94  9 = Other 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 95 - 99 

8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 100-104 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 105-109 

COMMENTS

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port (1 D

Atlantic Cod Haddock Spiny Dogfish Spiny Dogfish Spiny Dogfish

100 100 100 100

0 0 2 1

61 25 503 30

2 2 0 06 5 - -

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NMFS FISHERIES OBSERVER PROGRAM HAUL # 5LENGTH FREQUENCY LOG SPECIES NAME SPECIES CODEFISH DISPOSITION CODE SEX CODE SAMPLE WEIGHT (R/A) SAMPLE TYPE CODE VOLUMETR # SAMPLES _________MEASUREMENTS: 60 80 60 1 0 60 80 2 100 1 0 70 0 10 - 14 Finfish, Squid - cm 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 15 - 19 Shellfish - mm 2 2 2 2 2 2 4 2 2 2 3 2 20 - 24  SEX CODES: 3 3 1 3 1 3 3 3 9 3 3 3 1 3 25 - 29  0 = Unknown 4 4 4 2 4 4 4 9 4 4 4 4 30 - 34  1 = Male 5 5 5 1 5 5 5 4 5 5 5 5 35 - 39  2 = Female 6 3 6 6 6 6 6 7 6 6 6 6 40 - 44 SAMPLE TYPE CODES: 7 7 7 7 7 7 8 7 7 7 7 45 - 49  0 = None 8 2 8 8 8 8 1 8 6 8 8 8 8 50 - 54  1 = Scales 9 9 9 9 9 1 9 6 9 9 9 9 55 - 59  2 = Otoliths 70 1 0 0 0 70 2 90 5 0 0 0 0 60 - 64  3 = Shells 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 1 1 1 1 65 - 69  4 = Whole 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 70 - 74  5 = Vertebra 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 75 - 79  6 = Dorsal Spines 4 4 4 4 4 4 1 4 4 4 4 80 - 84  7 = Scales & Otoliths 5 5 5 5 5 5 1 5 5 5 5 85 - 89  8 = Head 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 90 - 94  9 = Other 7 7 7 7 7 7 3 7 7 7 7 95 - 99 

8 8 8 8 8 3 8 8 8 8 8 100-104 9 9 9 9 9 2 9 9 9 9 9 105-109 

COMMENTS

All kept catch from the last haul weighed (actual, round) and measured. Did not have time to get otoliths from all c

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NMFS FISHERIES OBSERVER PROGRAM HAUL #LENGTH FREQUENCY LOG SPECIES NAME SPECIES CODEFISH DISPOSITION CODE SEX CODE SAMPLE WEIGHT (R/A) SAMPLE TYPE CODE VOLUM # SAMPLES ____MEASUREMENTS: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 - 14 Finfish, Squid - cm 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 15 - 19 Shellfish - mm 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 20 - 24  SEX CODES: 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 25 - 29  0 = Unknown 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 30 - 34  1 = Male 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 35 - 39  2 = Female 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 40 - 44 SAMPLE TYPE CODES: 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 45 - 49  0 = None 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 50 - 54  1 = Scales 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 55 - 59  2 = Otoliths 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 60 - 64  3 = Shells 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 65 - 69  4 = Whole 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 70 - 74  5 = Vertebra 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 75 - 79  6 = Dorsal Spines 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 80 - 84  7 = Scales & Otoliths 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 85 - 89  8 = Head 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 90 - 94  9 = Other 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 95 - 99 

8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 100-104 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 105-109 

COMMENTS

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Crustacean Sample Log 12/01/03

CRUSTACEAN SAMPLE LOG

This log is designed to collect biological data on

the size and condition of individual lobsters and crabs.

These data are used to determine crustacean mortality

rates, and to assess the effects of fishing on these rates.

Complete this log on a per haul basis during deployments targeting lobsters and crabs. It should also

be completed to sample lobsters and crabs caught on

other deployments, as the biological sampling priorities specify, and as time permits. Only one species

may be recorded on a log, as the information collected

for lobsters and crabs differs.

When sampling lobsters, every lobster caught in a

haul should be examined, and recorded as one record.

If it is not possible to sample every lobster, the observer should attempt to count all of the lobsters caught,

and sample as many as possible. When possible, the

observer should attempt to sample all of the crabs in

the priority order listed in Tables 1a-h. Length Frequency and Age Structure Sampling Priorities in the

NEFSC Observer Program Biological Sampling

Manual.

If the observer is unable to collect all of the information for every animal sampled, the priority of data

collection should be the order (left to right) of the fields

listed on the log. All animals sampled must have a

CARAPACE LENGTH or CARAPACE WIDTH and

CATCH DISPOSITION recorded.

When more than 50 animals are sampled, continue

sampling on the back of the log, and number each page

accordingly.

INSTRUCTIONS

For instructions on completing fields A, B, C, E,

Q and R, refer to the Common Haul Log Data section

of the NEFSC Observer Program Manual.

1. NUMBER OF ANIMALS CAUGHT: Record

the total number of animals (of the species being

sampled on this log) caught in this haul. This number

may differ from the number of animals sampled if a

shortage of time, or other circumstances, do not permit

sampling every animal.

2. COUNT - ACTUAL OR ESTIMATED (A/E):

Indicate whether the number recorded in NUMBER OF

ANIMALS CAUGHT (#1) is an actual or estimated

count by recording the appropriate letter code:

A = Actual

E = Estimated

3. SHELL DISEASE PERCENTAGE: Record the

percentage of animals, of the species being sampled,

caught in the haul that have signs of shell disease. Look

for dark nerotic spots on the carapace. A characteristic necrosis forms around the eye sockets, creating "spectacles".

4. CARAPACE LENGTH/WIDTH: Record, in

whole millimeters, the carapce length (for lobsters;

see Figure 1) or width (for crabs; see Figure 2) of the

animal being sampled. Use calipers for these measurements. See Appendix P. Vernier Caliper Instructions for

Figure 1. Dorsal view of lobster, illustrating carapace length

measurement and v-notch.

V-notch
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5. CATCH DISPOSITION: Indicate the disposition of the animal being sampled by recording the appropriate alpha abbreviation:

K = Kept.

D = Discarded.

NOTE: This disposition must agree with the

disposition recorded for this animal on

the corresponding Haul Log.

6. SEX: Indicate the sex of the animal being sampled

by recording the appropriate one digit code. See the

Sex Determination section of the NEFSC Observer

Program Training Manual for instructions on determining the sex of lobsters and crabs.

0 = Unknown.

1 = Male.

2 = Female.

7. EGG: Indicate whether eggs are visible underneath the back part of the abdomen of the animal being sampled by recording the appropriate one digit code:

0 = Unknown.

1 = No. (Used for all males.)

2 = Yes.

NOTE: Egg color is light green to black (for

lobsters) or orange to black (for

crabs).

*****For LOBSTERS only*****

Leave these fields blank when sampling crabs.

8. V-NOTCH: Indicate whether a v-notch exists on

the lobster being sampled by recording the appropriate

one digit code:

0 = Unknown.

1 = No.

2 = Yes, old. (Uneven edges, possible infected

area.)

3 = Yes, new. (Clean edges with distinctive V

shape.)

NOTE: A v-notch is a triangular, 1/8" - 1/4"

deep cut in the tail of a lobster. It is

usually on the lobster’s right-hand side,

and may last for 2-3 molts. See Figure 1.

9. MOLT: Indicate the condition of the shell of the

lobster being sampled by recording the appropriate one

digit code:

0 = Unknown.

1 = Soft. (Barely a shell, very fragile.)

2 = Paper. (Crinkles under lateral pressure.)

3 = Hard. (Withstands lateral pressure.)

4 = Splitter. (Stage just before molt. Shell is

hard and split.) - splits down length of

carapace.

10. # OF CLAWS: Record the number of claws (0,

1, or 2) on the lobster being sampled. To be counted,

claws should have a shell, regardless of size or shell

condition. Do not count regenerating claws which are

small, fleshy appendages with no shell.

COMMENTS

Record information regarding this sample or your

sampling methods (i.e. the reason all animals caught

were not sampled) below. If more room is needed, use

the back of this log, making sure to write “See Back”

on the front of the log. Reference each comment with

its corresponding field name or animal number.

Figure 2. Dorsal view of blue crab, illustrating crab

carapace width measurement.

further information.
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01/01/01 OBCRU OBS/TRIP ID A

NMFS FISHERIES OBSERVER PROGRAM DATE LAND mm/yy B

CRUSTACEAN SAMPLE LOG (Front) PAGE # C OF

HAUL # E

 SPECIES ANIMALS CAUGHT SHELL DISEASE

NAME CODE NUMBER A / E PERCENTAGE

Q R 1 2 3

LOBSTER ONLY LOBSTER ONLY

C C

CARAPACE (mm) D S E V- M # CARAPACE (mm) D S E V- M #

I E G N O C I E G N O C

LENGTH - LOBSTER S X G O L L LENGTH - LOBSTER S X G O L L

WIDTH - CRAB P T T A WIDTH - CRAB P T T A

(K/D) W (K/D) W

1 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 26

2 27

3 28

4 29

5 30

6 31 SEX CODES:

7 32 0 = Unknown

8 33 1 = Male

9 34 2 = Female

10 35 EGG CODES:

11 36 0 = Unknown

12 37 1 = No

13 38 2 = Yes

14 39

15 40 V-NOTCH CODES:

16 41 0 = Unknown

17 42 1 = No

18 43 2 = Yes, Old

19 44 3 = Yes, New

20 45 MOLT CODES:

21 46 0 = Unknown

22 47 1 = Soft

23 48 2 = Paper

24 49 3 = Hard

25 50 4 = Splitter

COMMENTS

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NMFS FISHERIES OBSERVER PROGRAM DATE LAND mm/yy B /

CRUSTACEAN SAMPLE LOG (Back) PAGE # C OF

HAUL # E

LOBSTER ONLY LOBSTER ONLY

C C

CARAPACE (mm) D S E V- M # CARAPACE (mm) D S E V- M #

I E G N O C I E G N O C

LENGTH - LOBSTER S X G O L L LENGTH - LOBSTER S X G O L L

WIDTH - CRAB P T T A WIDTH - CRAB P T T A

(K/D) W (K/D) W

51 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 76

52 77

53 78

54 79

55 80

56 81 SEX CODES:

57 82 0 = Unknown

58 83 1 = Male

59 84 2 = Female

60 85 EGG CODES:

61 86 0 = Unknown

62 87 1 = No

63 88 2 = Yes

64 89

65 90 V-NOTCH CODES:

66 91 0 = Unknown

67 92 1 = No

68 93 2 = Yes, Old

69 94 3 = Yes, New

70 95 MOLT CODES:

71 96 0 = Unknown

72 97 1 = Soft

73 98 2 = Paper

74 99 3 = Hard

75 100 4 = Splitter

COMMENTS

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NMFS FISHERIES OBSERVER PROGRAM DATE LAND mm/yy 01 / 01

CRUSTACEAN SAMPLE LOG (Front) PAGE # 4 OF 4

HAUL # 44

 SPECIES ANIMALS CAUGHT SHELL DISEASE

NAME CODE NUMBER A / E PERCENTAGE

American Lobster 33 A 10

LOBSTER ONLY LOBSTER ONLY

C C

CARAPACE (mm) D S E V- M # CARAPACE (mm) D S E V- M #

I E G N O C I E G N O C

LENGTH - LOBSTER S X G O L L LENGTH - LOBSTER S X G O L L

WIDTH - CRAB P T T A WIDTH - CRAB P T T A

(K/D) W (K/D) W

1 117 D 2 2 1 3 2 26 120 D 2 2 1 3 2

2 90 K 2 1 1 3 2 27 103 K 2 1 1 3 2

3 93 K 1 1 1 3 2 28 91 K 2 1 1 3 2

4 133 K 1 1 1 3 2 29 106 K 2 1 1 3 2

5 124 D 2 2 1 3 2 30 102 K 1 1 1 3 0

6 130 K 1 1 1 3 2 31 118 D 2 2 1 3 2 SEX CODES:

7 131 D 2 2 1 3 2 32 117 D 2 2 1 3 2 0 = Unknown

8 122 K 1 1 1 3 2 33 132 D 2 2 1 3 2 1 = Male

9 118 K 2 1 1 3 2 34 2 = Female

10 100 K 1 1 1 3 2 35 EGG CODES:

11 132 K 2 1 1 3 2 36 0 = Unknown

12 148 K 2 1 1 3 2 37 1 = No

13 134 K 1 1 1 3 2 38 2 = Yes

14 101 D 2 2 1 3 2 39

15 102 K 2 1 1 3 2 40 V-NOTCH CODES:

16 116 K 2 1 1 3 2 41 0 = Unknown

17 108 K 2 1 1 3 2 42 1 = No

18 105 K 1 1 1 3 2 43 2 = Yes, Old

19 103 K 2 1 1 3 2 44 3 = Yes, New

20 123 K 2 1 1 3 2 45 MOLT CODES:

21 138 K 1 1 1 3 2 46 0 = Unknown

22 99 K 1 1 1 3 2 47 1 = Soft

23 116 K 1 1 1 3 1 48 2 = Paper

24 107 K 1 1 1 3 2 49 3 = Hard

25 108 D 2 2 1 3 2 50 4 = Splitter

COMMENTS

About 10% of the lobster had a brown, spotting shell disease. Females w/eggs were discarded.

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CRUSTACEAN SAMPLE LOG (Back) PAGE # OF

HAUL #

LOBSTER ONLY LOBSTER ONLY

C C

CARAPACE (mm) D S E V- M # CARAPACE (mm) D S E V- M #

I E G N O C I E G N O C

LENGTH - LOBSTER S X G O L L LENGTH - LOBSTER S X G O L L

WIDTH - CRAB P T T A WIDTH - CRAB P T T A

(K/D) W (K/D) W

51 76

52 77

53 78

54 79

55 80

56 81 SEX CODES:

57 82 0 = Unknown

58 83 1 = Male

59 84 2 = Female

60 85 EGG CODES:

61 86 0 = Unknown

62 87 1 = No

63 88 2 = Yes

64 89

65 90 V-NOTCH CODES:

66 91 0 = Unknown

67 92 1 = No

68 93 2 = Yes, Old

69 94 3 = Yes, New

70 95 MOLT CODES:

71 96 0 = Unknown

72 97 1 = Soft

73 98 2 = Paper

74 99 3 = Hard

75 100 4 = Splitter

COMMENTS

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NMFS FISHERIES OBSERVER PROGRAM DATE LAND mm/yy /

CRUSTACEAN SAMPLE LOG (Front) PAGE # OF

HAUL #

 SPECIES ANIMALS CAUGHT SHELL DISEASE

NAME CODE NUMBER A / E PERCENTAGE

LOBSTER ONLY LOBSTER ONLY

C C

CARAPACE (mm) D S E V- M # CARAPACE (mm) D S E V- M #

I E G N O C I E G N O C

LENGTH - LOBSTER S X G O L L LENGTH - LOBSTER S X G O L L

WIDTH - CRAB P T T A WIDTH - CRAB P T T A

(K/D) W (K/D) W

1 26

2 27

3 28

4 29

5 30

6 31 SEX CODES:

7 32 0 = Unknown

8 33 1 = Male

9 34 2 = Female

10 35 EGG CODES:

11 36 0 = Unknown

12 37 1 = No

13 38 2 = Yes

14 39

15 40 V-NOTCH CODES:

16 41 0 = Unknown

17 42 1 = No

18 43 2 = Yes, Old

19 44 3 = Yes, New

20 45 MOLT CODES:

21 46 0 = Unknown

22 47 1 = Soft

23 48 2 = Paper

24 49 3 = Hard

25 50 4 = Splitter

COMMENTS

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NMFS FISHERIES OBSERVER PROGRAM DATE LAND mm/yy /

CRUSTACEAN SAMPLE LOG (Back) PAGE # OF

HAUL #

LOBSTER ONLY LOBSTER ONLY

C C

CARAPACE (mm) D S E V- M # CARAPACE (mm) D S E V- M #

I E G N O C I E G N O C

LENGTH - LOBSTER S X G O L L LENGTH - LOBSTER S X G O L L

WIDTH - CRAB P T T A WIDTH - CRAB P T T A

(K/D) W (K/D) W

51 76

52 77

53 78

54 79

55 80

56 81 SEX CODES:

57 82 0 = Unknown

58 83 1 = Male

59 84 2 = Female

60 85 EGG CODES:

61 86 0 = Unknown

62 87 1 = No

63 88 2 = Yes

64 89

65 90 V-NOTCH CODES:

66 91 0 = Unknown

67 92 1 = No

68 93 2 = Yes, Old

69 94 3 = Yes, New

70 95 MOLT CODES:

71 96 0 = Unknown

72 97 1 = Soft

73 98 2 = Paper

74 99 3 = Hard

75 100 4 = Splitter

COMMENTS

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Marine Mammal Biological Sample Log 06/01/05

The purpose of this log is to record sex, body measurements, and biological samples taken from all incidentally taken marine mammals. For more detailed

instructions on incidental take sample collection, refer

to the Marine Mammal Incidental Take and Biological

Sampling Guidelines section of the NEFSC Observer

Program Training Manual.

INSTRUCTIONS

For instructions on completing the Header fields

A, B and C, refer to the Common Haul Log Data section of the NEFSC Observer Program Manual.

If any of the measurements cannot be collected,

record a dash (-) in the field and record the reason why

is wasn't obtained in COMMENTS.

1. PSID #: Record the consecutive identification

number (Protected Species ID) for each animal that is

sampled during this trip. This should be the same number as recorded on the Incidental Take Log.

2. SPECIES NAME: Record the complete common

name of each incidentally taken marine mammal biologically sampled on this trip, as listed in Appendix A.

Species Names.

NOTE: If it is not possible to make a positive

species identification, identify the animal to the most specific generic group

of which you are positive, i.e. baleen

whale, unidentified dolphin, seal etc.

DO NOT GUESS AT SPECIES

IDENTIFICATION.

3. SEX: Indicate the sex of the marine mammal by

placing an “X” next to the appropriate code:

0 = Unknown.

1 = Male.

2 = Female.

4. BODY TEMPERATURE: Record, to the nearest tenth of a degree Fahrenheit, the dorsal musculature temperature. This measurements should be taken

for all incidental takes of cetaceans and pinnipeds. It

must be taken as close as possible to the time the animal is brought onboard, and before cutting into the

animal occurs. To take a temperature, always insert

the probe gently, and keep probe entry sites consistent.

See Figure 1, letter H for cetaceans and Figure 2, letter

D for pinnipeds.

5. BLUBBER THICKNESS: Record, to the nearest tenth of a centimeter, the thickness of the blubber of

the cetacean or pinniped. Measure from where the blubber meets the muscle, up to and including the skin.

CETACEAN: To obtain this measurement, make

an incision two to three inches behind the blow

hole of the marine mammal. See Figure 1, letter G.

PINNIPED: To obtain this measurement, make

an incision in the ventral surface of the marine

mammal, about five or six inches anterior to

the navel, in the middle of the body. See Figure

2, letter D.

BODY MEASUREMENTS

Six body measurements will be taken and recorded

for each cetacean. Three body measurements will be

taken and recorded for each pinniped.

When measurements are taken which require a

mammal to be placed on one side, the preferred method

is for the animal to be lying on the right side, i.e. measurements taken on the left side. The body measurements are diagramed and specified in Figures 1-3. All

length measurements are recorded in whole centimeters.

Do not piece together animal parts that have been

removed from the body to obtain these measurements.

Rather, record a dash (-) in the field, and explain why

the measurement is not taken in COMMENTS.

6. TOTAL LENGTH:

CETACEAN: Record the straight line length from

the tip of the jaw (top or bottom jaw, whichever is longer) to the fluke notch. See Figure 1,

letter A.

PINNIPED: Record the straight line measurement from the snout to the tip of the tail. See

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Figure 2, letter A.

7. GIRTH:

CETACEAN: Record the girth of the animal just

under the pectoral flippers at the axilla. See

Figure 1, letter F.

PINNIPED: Record the girth of the animal just

under the fore-flippers at the axilla. See Figure

2, letter C.

8. HIND FLIPPER OR PECTORAL FLIPPER

LENGTH:

CETACEAN: Record the straight line length of

one flipper of the cetacean. This length is taken

from the outside or anterior edge of the flipper

to the tip of the flipper. This is the longest length

along the pectoral flipper. See Figure 1, letter

B.

PINNIPED: Record the straight line length of

one rear flipper of the pinniped. This length is

taken from the outside anterior edge of the flipper at the joint where the flipper connects to

the body (this is best located by flexing the flipper forward and measuring from the point where

the flipper flexes) to the tip of the flipper. See

Figure 2, letter B.

9. PECTORAL FLIPPER WIDTH:

CETACEAN: Using the same flipper on which

the length was measured, record the straight

line width, at its widest part. See Figure 1,

letter C.

PINNIPED: No measurement taken; record a dash

(-) in this field.

10. DORSAL FIN HEIGHT:

CETACEAN: Record the straight line height of

the dorsal fin of the cetacean from the posterior

tip of the fin to the insertion at the body. See

Figure 1, letter D.

PINNIPED: No measurement taken; record a dash

(-) in this field.

11. FLUKE WIDTH:

CETACEAN: Record the width of the flukes of

the cetacean, from one tip to the other.

See Figure 1, letter E.

PINNIPED: No measurements taken; record a

dash (-) in this field.

12. WHOLE ANIMAL RETAINED?: Record "1"

if the animal is retained by the observer to be brought

to shore. Record "0" if the whole animal is not retained.

JAW/TISSUE/ORGAN/HEAD SAMPLES

Listed below are the samples that may be considered priorities for certain species. Refer to Table 4.

Marine Mammal Biological Sampling Priorities in the

A. Total Length - snout tip to fluke notch

B. Flipper Length

C. Flipper Width, maximum

D. Height of Dorsal Fin

E. Fluke Width, from tips of flukes

F. Girth at Axilla

G. Blubber Thickness

H. Body Temperature

H

Figure 1. Cetacean body measurements.

A. Total Length - snout to tip of tail

B. Rear Flipper Length

C. Girth at Axilla

D. Blubber Thickness (ventral) and Body

 Temperature (dorsal)

Figure 2. Pinniped body measurements.
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constraints necessitate choosing between taking the

head or taking these additional measurements; take the

head.

NEFSC Observer Program Biological Sampling Manual

to find the specific sampling requests for each cetacean and pinniped species.

It is very important to determine, before you begin

cutting a cetacean for jaw/tissue/organ/head samples,

if you will be able to take a BODY TEMPERATURE

MEASUREMENT (#4). This measurement must be

taken as close as possible to the time the animal is

brought onboard, and before cutting into the marine

mammal occurs.

For the following fields, record the total number

of samples taken. If a sample is not taken, record a "0"

(zero).

13. FIN CLIP/FLIPPER/SKIN: If requested for a

particular species, collect a finclip from cetaceans and

a flipper from pinnipeds.

14. JAW

15. STOMACH

16. BLUBBER

17. MUSCLE

18. REPRODUCTIVE TRACT

19. HEAD/SKULL

20. OTHER: Record the number of additional samples

collected.

NOTE: If any additional sample(s) is (are)

collected from this animal, record

which ones in COMMENTS.

ADDITIONAL MEASUREMENTS FOR

BOTTLENOSE DOLPHINS

In addition to the body measurements required for

all incidentally taken cetaceans, the following four

measurements are to be taken for all bottlenose dolphins greater than 2 meters (approximately 7 feet) in

total length: snout to center of eye, snout to ear,

snout to center of blowhole and snout to flipper

anterior. All measurements are straight, made parallel to longitudinal body axis. See Figure 3.

Keep in mind that these additional measurements

need to be taken before the head is removed. If time

COMMENTS

Animal specific:

For each animal the observer must sketch and

describe identifying characteristics, condition, marks,

scars, gear on the animal, injuries, etc. Reference each

description with the animal's unique PSID # (#1).

General:

Record any additional information regarding the

marine mammal incidental take(s), especially when data

are unable to be collected. Reference each comment

with its corresponding field name.

A. Snout to Center of Eye

B. Snout to Ear

C. Snout to Center of Blowhole

D. Snout to Flipper Anterior

Figure 3. Additional measurements for bottlenose

dolphins.
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PSID # SPECIES NAME SEX MARINE MAMMAL MEASUREMENTS CETACEANS ONLY NUMBER OF SA

0 = U Body Blubber Total Axillary Hind/Pec Pec Flip Dorsal Fin Fluke Whole Finclip/ Jaw Stom Blu

1 = M Temp Thickness Length Girth Flip Len Width Height Width Flipper/ 

2 = F oF cm cm cm cm cm cm cm Skin 

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 

 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sketch and describe id, condition, marks, scars, etc: Sketch and describe id, condition, marks, scars, etc: General comments:PSID # __________ PSID # __________

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NMFS FISHERIES OBSERVER PROGRAM DATE LAND mm/yMARINE MAMMAL BIOLOGICAL SAMPLE LOG (Back) PAGE # Sketch and describe id, condition, marks, scars, etc: Sketch and describe id, condition, marks, scars, etc: General comments:PSID # __________ PSID # __________Sketch and describe id, condition, marks, scars, etc: Sketch and describe id, condition, marks, scars, etc:PSID # __________ PSID # __________

BOTTLENOSE DOLPHIN: PSID # __________ A. snout - eye (cm) ______ B. snout - ear (cm) ______ C. snout - blow (cm) ______ D. snout - flip (cm) ______ 

Sketch and describe id, condition, marks, scars, etc: Sketch and describe id, condition, marks, scars, etc: BOTTLENOSE DOLPHIN: PSID # __________ PSID # __________ PSID # __________ 

A. snout - eye (cm) ______ B. snout - ear (cm) ______ C. snout - blow (cm) ______ D. snout - flip (cm) ______ BOTTLENOSE DOLPHIN: PSID # __________ A. snout - eye (cm) ______ B. snout - ear (cm) ______ C. snout - blow (cm) ______ D. snout - flip (cm) ______ 

:

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PSID # SPECIES NAME SEX MARINE MAMMAL MEASUREMENTS CETACEANS ONLY NUMBER OF SA

0 = U Body Blubber Total Axillary Hind/Pec Pec Flip Dorsal Fin Fluke Whole Finclip/ Jaw Stom Blu

1 = M Temp Thickness Length Girth Flip Len Width Height Width Flipper/ 

2 = F oF cm cm cm cm cm cm cm Skin 

01 Harbor porpoise 2 87.6 3.5 123 84 19 8 10 30 1 0 0 0 0 04 Harbor seal 1 46.7 2.0 111 77 27 - - - 0 0 1 1 1 05 Bottlenose dolphin 2 75.8 2.6 202 116 32 116 19 50 0 1 1 1 1 

 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sketch and describe id, condition, marks, scars, etc: Sketch and describe id, condition, marks, scars, etc: General comments:PSID # ___01___ PSID # ___04____ All samples were doNet marks around tip of snout and flukes. Id from multi-cusped, overlapping teeth. Slight cold in a cooler with White foam coming out blowhole. Very scavenger damage around eyes and mouth. will be transported tfresh, no scavenger damage. Eyes were cloudy blue. freezer today after 

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NMFS FISHERIES OBSERVER PROGRAM DATE LAND mm/yy MARINE MAMMAL BIOLOGICAL SAMPLE LOG (Back) PAGE # Sketch and describe id, condition, marks, scars, etc: Sketch and describe id, condition, marks, scars, etc: General comments:PSID # ___05______ PSID # __________Other samples collected: fetus, heart,liver.Id from stubby beak, wide girth, and conical teeth. Some rake marks on rightside of caudal peduncle - see photos.Sketch and describe id, condition, marks, scars, etc: Sketch and describe id, condition, marks, scars, etc:PSID # __________ PSID # __________

BOTTLENOSE DOLPHIN: BPSID # ____05_____ PA. snout - eye (cm) 30 AB. snout - ear (cm) 34 BC. snout - blow (cm) 32 CD. snout - flip (cm) 48 D

Sketch and describe id, condition, marks, scars, etc: Sketch and describe id, condition, marks, scars, etc: BOTTLENOSE DOLPHIN: BPSID # __________ PSID # __________ PSID # __________ P

A. snout - eye (cm) ______ AB. snout - ear (cm) ______ BC. snout - blow (cm) ______ CD. snout - flip (cm) ______ DBOTTLENOSE DOLPHIN: BPSID # __________ PA. snout - eye (cm) ______ AB. snout - ear (cm) ______ BC. snout - blow (cm) ______ CD. snout - flip (cm) ______ D

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PSID # SPECIES NAME SEX MARINE MAMMAL MEASUREMENTS CETACEANS ONLY NUMBER OF SA

0 = U Body Blubber Total Axillary Hind/Pec Pec Flip Dorsal Fin Fluke Whole Finclip/ Jaw Stom Blu

1 = M Temp Thickness Length Girth Flip Len Width Height Width Flipper/ 

2 = F oF cm cm cm cm cm cm cm Skin 

 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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BOTTLENOSE DOLPHIN: PSID # __________ A. snout - eye (cm) ______ B. snout - ear (cm) ______ C. snout - blow (cm) ______ D. snout - flip (cm) ______ 

Sketch and describe id, condition, marks, scars, etc: Sketch and describe id, condition, marks, scars, etc: BOTTLENOSE DOLPHIN: PSID # __________ PSID # __________ PSID # __________ 

A. snout - eye (cm) ______ B. snout - ear (cm) ______ C. snout - blow (cm) ______ D. snout - flip (cm) ______ BOTTLENOSE DOLPHIN: PSID # __________ A. snout - eye (cm) ______ B. snout - ear (cm) ______ C. snout - blow (cm) ______ D. snout - flip (cm) ______ 

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The purpose of this log is to record body measurements, scute counts and biological samples taken from

all incidentally taken sea turtles. For more detailed

instructions on incidental take sample collection, refer

to the Sea Turtle Incidental Take and Biological Sampling Guidelines section of the NEFSC Observer Program Training Manual.

Do not record information on terrapins on this log.

These animals should be recorded on the Individual

Animal Log.

INSTRUCTIONS

For instructions on completing the Header fields

A, B and C, refer to the Common Haul Log Data section of the NEFSC Observer Program Manual.

If any of the measurements cannot be collected,

record a dash (-) in the field and record the reason why

is wasn't obtained in COMMENTS.

1. PSID #: Record the consecutive identification

number (Protected Species ID) for each animal that is

sampled during this trip. This should be the same number as recorded on the Incidental Take Log.

2. SPECIES NAME: Record the complete common

name of each incidentally taken sea turtle biologically

sampled on this trip, as listed in Appendix A. Species

Names.

NOTE: If it is not possible to make a positive

species identification, identify the animal to the most specific generic group

of which you are positive, i.e.

Cheloniidae, etc. DO NOT GUESS

AT SPECIES IDENTIFICATION.

3. SCANNED: Indicate whether or not all four flippers, head and shoulder areas were scanned for the presence of PIT Tags by recording the appropriate one digit

code:

0 = No.

1 = Yes.

4. PIT TAG NUMBER: If a PIT Tag is present and

detected by a PIT Tag Scanner record the complete alphanumeric number here.

NOTE: If the turtle is scanned for the presence of PIT Tags and none are found,

record a dash (-) in this field.

MEASUREMENTS

Measurements are taken to the nearest tenth of a

centimeter, over the curvature of the carapace (curvilinear), using a tape. If epibiota affect any of these

measurements, record the details in COMMENTS.

5. TOTAL LENGTH: (Notch to tip) - Record the

curvilinear length measurement of the carapace from

the nuchal notch to the posterior marginal tip. See Figure 1.

6. NOTCH LENGTH: (Notch to notch) - Record

the curvilinear length measurement of the carapace from

the nuchal notch to the posterior marginal notch. See

Figure 1.

7. WIDTH: Record the curvilinear width measurement of the carapace across the widest part of the shell.

See Figure 1.

8. VERTEBRAL SCUTE COUNT: Record the

number of vertebral scutes on the carapace of the turtle.

NOTE: The vertebral scutes are the plates that

run down the middle of the carapace.

See Figure 2.

9. LATERAL SCUTE COUNT: Record the number of lateral scutes on the carapace of the turtle.

NOTE: The lateral scutes are the plates that

run on either side of the midline vertebral scutes. See Figure 2.

10. INFRAMARGINAL SCUTE COUNT: Record

the number of inframarginal scutes on the carapace of

the turtle.

NOTE: The inframarginal scutes are the plates

that run down either side of the plastron, between the front and rear flippers. See Figure 2.

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11. 1 PAIR PREFRONTALS?: Indicate whether

or not the sea turtle has one pair of prefrontal scales

by recording the most appropriate one digit code:

0 = No.

1 = Yes.

NOTE: The prefrontal scales are the scales

between the eyes of the turtle. There

should be either one or two pairs. See

Figure 2.

12. OVERLAP SCUTES?: Indicate whether or not

the sea turtle has overlapping scutes on the carapace

by recording the most appropriate one digit code:

0 = No.

1 = Yes.

13. DORSAL COLOR CODE: Indicate the dorsal

coloration of the sea turtle by recording the most appropriate 2 digit color code:

00 = Unknown.

01 = Black.

02 = Gray-Green.

03 = Orange/Red-Brown.

04 = Brown.

99 = Other, record the color in the

COMMENTS section.

14. WHOLE ANIMAL RETAINED?: Record "1"

if the sea turtle is retained by the observer to be brought

to shore. Record "0" if the sea turtle is not retained.

SAMPLES

For the following fields, record the total number

of samples taken. If a sample is not taken, or if the sea

turtle is retained whole, record a "0" (zero).

15. BIOPSY/SKIN?

16. FLIPPER?

17. OTHER?: Record the number of additional

samples collected.

NOTE: If any additional sample(s) is (are)

collected from this sea turtle, record

which ones in COMMENTS.

COMMENTS

Animal specific:

For each animal the observer must sketch and describe identifying characteristics, condition, marks,

scars, gear on the animal, injuries, etc. Reference each

description with the animal's unique PSID # (#1).

General:

Record any additional information regarding the

sea turtle incidental take(s), especially when data are

unable to be collected. Reference each comment with

its corresponding field name.

Figure 1. Sea Turtle Measurements.

posterior

marginal notch

notch

length

(#6)

width (#7)

nuchal notch

posterior marginal tip

total

length

(#5)
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lateral scutes (#9)

carapace (upper shell) plastron (lower shell)

prefrontal scales (#11)

(between eyes and nostrils)

vertebral scutes (#8)

inframarginal scutes (#10)

Figure 2. Sea Turtle Terminology.
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PSID # SPECIES NAME TAGS MEASUREMENTS (Curv) IDENTIFICATION CRITERIA 

Scan? Pit Tag Number Notch-to- Notch-to- Width Vertebral Lateral Infra- 1Pair Pre- Overlap Dorsa

Tip Notch Scute (Costal) marginal Frontals? Scutes? Color 

0=N Length Length Count Scute Scute Code 

1=Y cm cm cm Count Count 0=N 1=Y 0=N 1=Y 

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 

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NMFS FISHERIES OBSERVER PROGRAM DATE LAND mmSEA TURTLE BIOLOGICAL SAMPLE LOG (Back) PAGE # Sketch and describe id, condition, marks, scars, tag Sketch and describe id, condition, marks, scars, tag TURTLE KEY:location, gear on the animal, injuries, etc: location, gear on the animal, injuries, etc:PSID # __________ PSID # __________

A. Shell black and leathery with longiA. Shell not black and is hard ...........B. Lateral scutes 4 .............................B. Lateral scutes 5 .............................C. Two large scutes (1 pair) between 

mouth normal, shell color ligstar-burst patterns, top of fl

Sketch and describe id, condition, marks, scars, tag Sketch and describe id, condition, marks, scars, tag light brown .........................location, gear on the animal, injuries, etc: location, gear on the animal, injuries, etc:PSID # __________ PSID # __________ C. Four scutes (2 pairs) between eyes

upper jaw has overhanging brown with light brown blotcand head black ..................

D. Lower shell has 3 inframarginals, u

flippers are reddish brown .

D. Lower shell has 4 inframarginals w

head, and flippers are gree

Sketch and describe id, condition, marks, scars, tag Sketch and describe id, condition, marks, scars, tag General comments:location, gear on the animal, injuries, etc: location, gear on the animal, injuries, etc:PSID # __________ PSID # __________

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NMFS FISHERIES OBSERVER PROGRAM DATE LAND mmSEA TURTLE BIOLOGICAL SAMPLE LOG (Front) PAGE # 

PSID # SPECIES NAME TAGS MEASUREMENTS (Curv) IDENTIFICATION CRITERIA 

Scan? Pit Tag Number Notch-to- Notch-to- Width Vertebral Lateral Infra- 1Pair Pre- Overlap Dorsa

Tip Notch Scute (Costal) marginal Frontals? Scutes? Color 

0=N Length Length Count Scute Scute Code 

1=Y cm cm cm Count Count 0=N 1=Y 0=N 1=Y 

03 Kemp's Ridley Turtle 1 33.0 32.2 27.0 5 5 4 0 0 02 05 Loggerhead Turtle 1 61.3 60.8 58.1 5 5 3 0 0 03 06 Green Turtle 1 38.5 38.0 33.2 5 4 1 1 0 02 

 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sketch and describe id, condition, marks, scars, tag Sketch and describe id, condition, marks, scars, tag General comments: location, gear on the animal, injuries, etc: location, gear on the animal, injuries, etc: All turtles dropped froPSID # ____03____ PSID # ____06____ a height of 8 feet onto Inframarginal scutes had pores. Flippers had one claw. Fresh laceration (5 cm long) in right fore-flipper. Photos taken of carapace, head, and ventral surface. No indications of life. Tried to resuscitate for 4 hrs. Animal was sampled. 

Carapace had a 10 cm crack and was bleeding. 

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A. Shell black and leathery with longiA. Shell not black and is hard ...........B. Lateral scutes 4 .............................B. Lateral scutes 5 .............................C. Two large scutes (1 pair) between 

mouth normal, shell color ligstar-burst patterns, top of fl

Sketch and describe id, condition, marks, scars, tag Sketch and describe id, condition, marks, scars, tag light brown .........................location, gear on the animal, injuries, etc: location, gear on the animal, injuries, etc:PSID # __________ PSID # __________ C. Four scutes (2 pairs) between eyes

upper jaw has overhanging brown with light brown blotcand head black ..................

D. Lower shell has 3 inframarginals, u

flippers are reddish brown .

D. Lower shell has 4 inframarginals w

head, and flippers are gree

Sketch and describe id, condition, marks, scars, tag Sketch and describe id, condition, marks, scars, tag General comments:location, gear on the animal, injuries, etc: location, gear on the animal, injuries, etc:PSID # __________ PSID # __________

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PSID # SPECIES NAME TAGS MEASUREMENTS (Curv) IDENTIFICATION CRITERIA 

Scan? Pit Tag Number Notch-to- Notch-to- Width Vertebral Lateral Infra- 1Pair Pre- Overlap Dorsa

Tip Notch Scute (Costal) marginal Frontals? Scutes? Color 

0=N Length Length Count Scute Scute Code 

1=Y cm cm cm Count Count 0=N 1=Y 0=N 1=Y 

 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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A. Shell black and leathery with longiA. Shell not black and is hard ...........B. Lateral scutes 4 .............................B. Lateral scutes 5 .............................C. Two large scutes (1 pair) between 

mouth normal, shell color ligstar-burst patterns, top of fl

Sketch and describe id, condition, marks, scars, tag Sketch and describe id, condition, marks, scars, tag light brown .........................location, gear on the animal, injuries, etc: location, gear on the animal, injuries, etc:PSID # __________ PSID # __________ C. Four scutes (2 pairs) between eyes

upper jaw has overhanging brown with light brown blotcand head black ..................

D. Lower shell has 3 inframarginals, u

flippers are reddish brown .

D. Lower shell has 4 inframarginals w

head, and flippers are gree

Sketch and describe id, condition, marks, scars, tag Sketch and describe id, condition, marks, scars, tag General comments:location, gear on the animal, injuries, etc: location, gear on the animal, injuries, etc:PSID # __________ PSID # __________

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Appendix A. Species Names

ALEWIFE Alosa pseudoharengus

ALLIGATORFISH Aspidophoroides monopterygius

AMBERJACK, NK Seriola sp

ANCHOVY, BAY Anchoa mitchilli

ANCHOVY, NK Engraulidae

ANCHOVY, STRIPED Anchoa hepsetus

ANEMONE, NK Anthozoa

ARGENTINE, ATLANTIC Argentina silus

BARRACUDA, NK Sphyraena sp

BARRELFISH Hyperoglyphe perciformis

BASS, STRIPED Morone saxatilis

BATFISH, ATLANTIC Dibranchus atlanticus

BATFISH, NK Ogcocephalidae

BEARDFISH Polymixia lowei

BIRD, NK Aves

BLENNY, NK (Fish) Blenniidae

BLUEFISH Pomatomus saltatrix

BOARFISH, DEEPBODY Antigonia capros

BOARFISH, NK Caproidae

BOARFISH, SHORTSPINE Antigonia combatia

BONITO, ATLANTIC Sarda sarda

BOOBY, BROWN Sula leucogaster

BOOBY, MASKED Sula dactylatra

BUTTERFISH Peprilus triacanthus

CAPELIN Mallotus villosus

CARP Cyprinus carpio

CLAM, BLOODARC Anadara ovalis

CLAM, NK Bivalvia

CLAM, RAZOR Ensis directus

CLAM, SOFT-SHELLED Mya arenaria

CLAM, STIMPSONS SURF (Arctic) Spisula polynyma

CLAM, SURF Spisula solidissima

CLAPPER, NK

CLAPPER, CLAM

CLAPPER, SCALLOP

COBIA Rachycentron canadum

COD, ATLANTIC Gadus morhua

CODLING, METALLIC Physiculus fulvus (Hakeling)

CORAL, STONY, NK Astrangiidae

CORMORANT, DBL CREST Phalacrocorax auritus

CORMORANT, GREAT Phalacrocorax carbo

CORMORANT, NK Phalacrocorax sp

CRAB, BLUE Callinectes sapidus

CRAB, CANCER, NK Cancer sp

CRAB, DEEP SEA, RED Chaceon quinquedens

CRAB, GREEN Carcinus maenas

CRAB, HERMIT, NK Paguroidea
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CRAB, HORSESHOE Limulus polyphemus

CRAB, JONAH Cancer borealis

CRAB, LADY Ovalipes ocellatus

CRAB, NORTHERN STONE Lithodes maja

CRAB, ROCK Cancer irroratus

CRAB, SNOW (Queen) Chionoecetes opilio

CRAB, SPECKLED Arenaeus cribrarius

CRAB, SPIDER, NK Libinia, Pelia sp

CRAB, SPIDER, PORTLY Libinia emarginata

CRAB, TRUE, NK Brachyura

CRAPPIE, NK Pomoxis sp

CROAKER, ATLANTIC Micropogonias undulatus

CUNNER (Yellow Perch) Tautogolabrus adspersus

CUSK Brosme brosme

CUSK-EEL, NK Ophidiidae

CUTLASSFISH, ATL Trichiurus lepturus

DEALFISH (Ribbonfish) Trachipterus arcticus

DOGFISH, CHAIN Scyliorhinus retifer

DOGFISH, NK Mustelus, Squalus sp

DOGFISH, SMOOTH Mustelus canis

DOGFISH, SPINY Squalus acanthias

DOLPHIN, BOTTLENOSE Tursiops truncatus

DOLPHIN, CLYMENE Stenella clymene

DOLPHIN, FRASER’S Lagenodelphis hosei

DOLPHIN, NK (Mammal) Delphinidae

DOLPHIN, PANTROPICAL SPOTTED Stenella attenuata

DOLPHIN, RISSO’S Grampus griseus

DOLPHIN, ROUGH TOOTH Steno bredanensis

DOLPHIN, COMMON(Saddleback) Delphinus delphis

DOLPHIN, SPINNER Stenella longirostris

DOLPHIN, SPOTTED, ATL Stenella frontalis

DOLPHIN, SPOTTED, NK Stenella sp

DOLPHIN, STRIPED Stenella coeruleoalba

DOLPHIN, WHITEBEAKED Lagenorhynchus albirostris

DOLPHIN, WHITESIDED Lagenorhynchus acutus

DOLPHINFISH (Mahi Mahi) Coryphaena hippurus

DORY, BUCKLER (John) Zenopsis conchifera

DORY, NK Zeidae

DOVEKIE Alle alle

DRAGONFISH, BOA Stomias boa

DRUM, BLACK Pogonias cromis

DRUM, NK Sciaenidae

DRUM, RED Sciaenops ocellatus

ECHINODERM, NK Echinodermata

EEL, AMERICAN Anguilla rostrata

EEL, CONGER Conger oceanicus

EEL, GARDEN, NK Heteroconger sp

EEL, NK Anguilliformes

EEL, ROCK (GUNNEL) Pholis gunnellus

EEL, SLENDER SNIPE Nemichthys scolopaceus
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EELGRASS Zostera marina

EELPOUT, NK Lycenchelys, Lycodes sp

ESCOLAR Lepidocybium flavobrunneum

FILEFISH, NK Monacanthidae

FISH, DEEP-WATER, NK

FISH, NK Osteichthyes

FLOUNDER, AMERICAN PLAICE Hippoglossoides platessoides

FLOUNDER, FOURSPOT Paralichthys oblongus

FLOUNDER, GULFSTREAM Citharichthys arctifrons

FLOUNDER, LEFTEYE, NK Bothidae

FLOUNDER, NK Pleuronectiformes

FLOUNDER, SAND DAB (Windowpane) Scophtalmus aquosus

FLOUNDER, SOUTHERN Paralichthys lethostigma

FLOUNDER, SUMMER (Fluke) Paralichthys dentatus

FLOUNDER, WINTER (Blackback) Pleuronectes americanus

FLOUNDER, WITCH (Grey Sole) Glyptocephalus cynoglossus

FLOUNDER, YELLOWTAIL Pleuronectes ferrugineus

FRIGATEBIRD, MAGNIFICENT Fregata magnificens

FULMAR, NORTHERN Fulmarus glacialis

GANNET, NORTHERN Sula bassanus

GAPER, RED EYE Chaunax stigmaeus

GARFISH (Needlefish) Belonidae

GREBE, HORNED Podiceps auritus

GREBE, NK Podicipedidae

GREBE, PIED BILLED Podilymbus podiceps

GREBE, RED NECKED Podiceps grisegena

GRENADIER, COMMON (Marlin spike) Nezumia bairdi

GRENADIER, LONG-NOSED Caelorinchus carminatus

GRENADIER, NK Macrouridae

GRENADIER, ROUGHEAD Macrourus berglax

GROUPER, NK Epinephelus, Mycteroperca sp

GROUPER, SNOWY Epinephelus niveatus

GRUNT, NK Haemulon, Anisotremus sp

GUILLEMOT, BLACK Cepphus grylle

GULL, BLACK-HEADED Larus ridibundus

GULL, BONAPARTE’S Larus philadelphia

GULL, FRANKLIN’S Larus pipixcan

GULL, GLAUCOUS Larus hyperboreus

GULL, GREAT BLACK-BACK Larus marinus

GULL, HERRING Larus argentatus

GULL, ICELAND Larus glaucoides

GULL, IVORY Pagophila eburnea

GULL, LAUGHING Larus atricilla

GULL, LESS BLACK-BACK Larus fuscus

GULL, LITTLE Larus minutus

GULL, MEW Larus canus

GULL, NK Laridae

GULL, RING BILLED Larus delawarensis

GULL, ROSS’S Rhodostethia rosea

GULL, SABINE’S Xema sabini
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GULL, THAYER’S Larus thayeri

HADDOCK Melanogrammus aeglefinus

HAGFISH, ATLANTIC Myxine glutinosa

HAKE, BLUE Antimora rostrata

HAKE, LONGFIN Urophycis chesteri

HAKE, NK Urophycis, Merluccius, Physiculus sp

HAKE, RED (Ling) Urophycis chuss

HAKE, SILVER (Whiting) Merluccius bilinearis

HAKE, SOUTHERN Urophycis floridana

HAKE, SPOTTED Urophycis regia

HAKE, WHITE Urophycis tenuis

HALIBUT, ATLANTIC Hippoglossus hippoglossus

HALIBUT, GREENLAND Reinhardtius hippoglossoides

HARVESTFISH Peprilus alepidotus

HERRING, ATLANTIC Clupea harengus

HERRING, BLUEBACK Alosa aestivalis

HERRING, NK (Shad) Clupeidae

HOGCHOCKER Trinectes maculatus

HOGFISH, ATLANTIC Lachnolaimus maximus

INVERTEBRATE, NK Invertebrata

JACK, CREVALLE Caranx hippos

JACK, NK Carangidae

JAEGER, LONG TAILED Stercorarius longicaudus

JAEGER, NK Stercorariidae

JAEGER, PARASITIC Stercorarius parasiticus

JAEGER, POMARINE Stercorarius pomarinus

JAEGER, SOUTH POLAR Catharacta maccormicki

JELLYFISH, NK Scyphozoa

KINGFISH, GULF Menticirrhus littoralis

KINGFISH, NK (Sea mullet) Menticirrhus sp

KINGFISH, NORTHERN Menticirrhus saxatilis

KINGFISH, SOUTHERN Menticirrhus americanus

KITTIWAKE, BLK-LEGGD Rissa tridactyla

LADYFISH Elops saurus

LAMPREY, NK Petromyzontidae

LAMPSHELL, NK Brachiopoda

LANCE, SAND, NK Ammodytes sp

LANCETFISH, NK Alepisauridae

LANTERNFISH, NK Myctophidae

LEATHERJACKET Oligoplites saurus

LIZARDFISH, NK Synodontidae

LOBSTER, AMERICAN Homarus americanus

LOOKDOWN Selene vomer

LOON, ARCTIC Gavia arctica

LOON, COMMON Gavia immer

LOON, NK Gaviidae

LOON, RED-THROATED Gavia stellata

LOUVAR Luvarus imperialis

LUMPFISH Cyclopterus lumpus

LUMPSUCKER, ATLANTIC SPINY Eumicrotremus spinosus
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MACKEREL, ATLANTIC Scomber scombrus

MACKEREL, CHUB Scomber japonicus

MACKEREL, FRIGATE Auxis thazard

MACKEREL, KING Scomberomorus cavalla

MACKEREL, NK Scombridae

MACKEREL, SNAKE, NK Gempylidae

MACKEREL, SPANISH Scomberomorus maculatus

MARINE MAMMAL, NK Cetacea/Pinnipedia

MARLIN, BLUE Makaira nigricans

MARLIN, NK Istiophoridae

MARLIN, WHITE Tetrapturus albidus

MENHADEN, ATLANTIC (Bunker) Brevoortia tyrannus

MERGANSER, NK Merginae

MOLA, NK Molidae

MOLA, OCEAN SUNFISH Mola mola

MOLA, SHARPTAIL Mola lanceolata

MOLA, SLENDER Ranzania laevis

MOLLUSK, NK Mollusca

MONKFISH (Angler, Goosefish) Lophius americanus

MOONFISH, ATLANTIC Selene setapinnis

MULLET, NK Mugilidae

MULLET, STRIPED (Jumping) Mugil cephalus

MUMMICHOG Fundulus heteroclitus

MURRE, NK Uria sp

MURRE, THICK-BILLED Uria lomvia

MURRE, THIN-BILLED Uria aalge

MUSSEL, NK Mytilus, Modiolus sp

NEEDLEFISH, ATLANTIC Strongylura marina

NODDY, BROWN Anous stolidus

OCEAN POUT Macrozoarces americanus

OCTOPUS, NK Cephalopoda

OILFISH Ruvettus pretiosus

OPAH Lampris guttatus

OYSTER, COMMON Crassostrea virginica

OYSTER, EUROPEAN FLAT Ostrea edulis

PELAGIC FISH, NK

PELICAN, BROWN Pelecanus occidentalis

PERCH, SAND Diplectrum formosum

PERCH, WHITE Morone americana

PERCH, YELLOW Perca flavescens

PERIWINKLE, COMMON Littorina littorea

PERMIT Trachinotus falcatus

PETREL, TRINIDADE (Herald) Pterodroma arminjoniana

PHALAROPE, RED Phalaropus fulicarius

PIGFISH Orthopristis chrysoptera

PILOTFISH Naucrates ductor

PINFISH Lagodon rhomboides

PIPEFISH/SEAHORSE, NK Syngnathidae

POLLOCK Pollachius virens

POMFRET, ATLANTIC Brama brama
A. 6

Appendix A. Species Names 06/01/05

POMFRET, BIGSCALE Taratichthys longipinnis

POMFRET, NK Bramidae

POMPANO, AFRICAN Alectis ciliaris

POMPANO, FLORIDA Trachinotus carolinus

PORCUPINEFISH Diodon hystrix

PORGY, NK Sparidae

PORGY, RED Pagrus pagrus

PORPOISE, HARBOR Phocoena phocoena

PORPOISE/DOLPHIN, NK Phocoenidae/Delphinidae

PUFFER, NK (Burrfish, nk) Tetraodontidae/Diodontidae

PUFFER, NORTHERN Sphoeroides maculatus

PUFFIN, ATLANTIC Fratercula arctica

QUAHOG, HARD SHELL CLAM Mercenaria mercenaria, M.campechiensis

QUAHOG, OCEAN (Black clam) Artica islandica

RAVEN, SEA Hemitripterus americanus

RAY, BULLNOSE Myliobatis freminvillei

RAY, BUTTERFLY, NK Gymnura sp

RAY, BUTTERFLY, SMOOTH Gymnura micrura

RAY, BUTTERFLY, SPINY Gymnura altavela

RAY, COWNOSE Rhinoptera bonasus

RAY, DEVIL Mobula hypostoma

RAY, EAGLE, NK Myliobatidae

RAY, NK Rajiformes

RAY, TORPEDO Torpedo nobiliana

RAY,MANTA, ATLANTIC Manta birostris

RAY,MANTA,NK Mobulidae

RAZORBILL Alca torda

REDFISH, NK (Ocean Perch) Sebastes sp

REMORA, NK Echeneidae

RIBBONFISH, NK Trachipteridae

RIBBONFISH,POLKA-DOT Desmodema polystictum

RIBBONFISH,SCALLOPED Zu cristatus

ROCKLING, FOURBEARD Enchelyopus cimbrius

ROCKWEED, NK Fucus sp

ROSEFISH, BLACK BELLY Helicolenus dactylopterus

ROUGHY, BIG Gephyroberyx darwini

ROUGHY, NK Trachichthyidae

RUNNER, BLUE Caranx crysos

SAILFISH Istiophorus platypterus

SALMON, ATLANTIC Salmo salar

SALMON, NK Salmonidae

SALMON, PINK Oncorhynchus gorbuscha

SAND DOLLAR Echinarachnius parma

SAURY, ATLANTIC Scomberesox saurus

SCAD, BIGEYE Selar crumenophthalmus

SCAD, MACKEREL Decapterus macarellus

SCAD, NK Decapterus, Selur, Trachurus sp

SCAD, ROUGH Trachurus lathami

SCALLOP, BAY Argopecten irradians

SCALLOP, CALICO Aequipecten gibbus
A. 7

Appendix A. Species Names 06/01/05

SCALLOP, ICELANDIC Chlamys islandica

SCALLOP, NK Pectinidae

SCALLOP, SEA Placopecten magellanicus

SCORPIONFISH, NK Scorpaenidae

SCOTER, BLACK Melanitta nigra

SCOTER, NK Melanitta sp

SCOTER, SURF Melanitta perspicillata

SCOTER, WHITE-WINGED Melanitta deglandi

SCULPIN, LONGHORN Myoxocephalus octodecimspinosus

SCULPIN, NK Cottidae

SCUP Stenotomus chrysops

SEA BASS, BLACK Centropristis striata

SEA BASS, NK Serranidae

SEA CUCUMBER, NK Holothuroidea

SEA PANSY Renilla reniformis

SEA PEN Pennatula aculeata

SEA POTATO Leathesia difformis

SEA ROBIN, ARMORED Peristedion miniatum

SEA ROBIN, NK Triglidae

SEA ROBIN, NORTHERN Prionotus carolinus

SEA ROBIN, STRIPED Prionotus evolans

SEA SQUIRT, NK Ascidiacea

SEA URCHIN, NK Echinoidea

SEAL, BEARDED Erignathus barbatus

SEAL, GRAY Halichoerus grypus

SEAL, HARBOR Phoca vitulina

SEAL, HARP Phoca groenlandica

SEAL, HOODED Crystophora cristata

SEAL, LARGA (SPOTTED) Phoca largha

SEAL, NK Phocidae

SEAL, RIBBON Phoca fasciata

SEAL, RINGED Phoca hispida

SEATROUT, NK Cynoscion sp

SEATROUT, SPOTTED (Speckled trout) Cynoscion nebulosus

SEAWEED, NK Phaeophyta

SHAD, AMERICAN Alosa sapidissima

SHAD, GIZZARD Dorosoma cepedianum

SHAD, HICKORY Alosa mediocris

SHANNY, NK Lumpenus, Stichaeus, Ulvaria sp

SHARK, ATL ANGEL Squatina dumerili

SHARK, ATL SHARPNOSE Rhizoprionodon terraenovae

SHARK, BASKING Cetorhinus maximus

SHARK, BIGNOSE Carcharhinus altimus

SHARK, BLACK TIP Carcharhinus limbatus

SHARK, BLUE (Blue Dog) Prionace glauca

SHARK, BONNETHEAD Sphyrna tiburo

SHARK, BULL Carcharhinus leucas

SHARK, CARCHARHIN, NK Carcharhinus sp

SHARK, DEEP-WATER, NK

SHARK, DUSKY Carcharhinus obscurus
A. 8

Appendix A. Species Names 06/01/05

SHARK, FINETOOTH Carcharhinus isodon

SHARK, HAMMERHEAD, GREAT Sphyrna mokarran

SHARK, HAMMERHEAD, SCALLOPED Sphyrna lewini

SHARK, HAMMERHEAD, SMOOTH Sphyrna zygaena

SHARK, HAMMERHEAD, NK Sphyrnidae

SHARK, LEMON Negaprion brevirostris

SHARK, MAKO, LONG FIN Isurus paucus

SHARK, MAKO, NK Isurus sp

SHARK, MAKO, SHORTFIN Isurus oxyrinchus

SHARK, NIGHT Carcharhinus signatus

SHARK, NK Elasmobranchii

SHARK, NURSE Ginglymostoma cirratum

SHARK, OCEANIC WHITETIP Carcharhinus longimanus

SHARK, PELAGIC

SHARK, PORBEAGLE (Mackerel Shark) Lamna nasus

SHARK, SAND TIGER Odontaspis taurus

SHARK, SANDBAR (Brown Shark) Carcharhinus plumbeus

SHARK, SILKY Carcharhinus falciformis

SHARK, SPINNER Carcharhinus brevipinna

SHARK, THRESHER Alopias vulpinus

SHARK, THRESHER, BIGEYE Alopias superciliosus

SHARK, TIGER Galeocerdo cuvier

SHARK, WHITE Carcharodon carcharias

SHEARWATER, AUDUBON’S Puffinus lherminieri

SHEARWATER, CORY’S Puffinus diomedea

SHEARWATER, GREATER Puffinus gravis

SHEARWATER, LITTLE Puffinus assimilis

SHEARWATER, MANX Puffinus puffinus

SHEARWATER, NK Puffinus sp

SHEARWATER, SOOTY Puffinus griseus

SHEEPSHEAD Archosargus probatocephalus

SHELLFISH, NK

SHRIMP, MANTIS Squilla empusa

SHRIMP, NK Caridea

SHRIMP, PANDALID, NK (Northern) Pandalus sp

SHRIMP, PENAEID, NK (Southern) Penaeus sp

SHRIMP, ROYAL RED Pleoticus robustus

SHRIMP, SCARLET Plesiopenaeus edwardsianus

SHRIMP, SHORE, NK Palaemonetes sp

SILVERSIDE, ATLANTIC Menidia menidia

SILVERSIDE, NK Atherinidae

SKATE, BARNDOOR Dipturus laevis

SKATE, CLEARNOSE Raja eglanteria

SKATE, LITTLE Leucoraja erinacea

SKATE, NK Rajidae

SKATE, ROSETTTE Leucoraja garmani

SKATE, SMOOTH Malacoraja senta

SKATE, THORNY Amblyraja radiata

SKATE, WINTER (Big) Leucoraja ocellata

SKIMMER, BLACK Rynchops niger
A. 9

Appendix A. Species Names 06/01/05

SKUA, GREAT Catharacta skua

SMELT, RAINBOW Osmerus mordax

SNAIL, MOONSHELL, NK Naticidae

SNAIL, NK Gastropoda

SNAKEBLENNY Lumpenus lumpretaeformis

SNAPPER, DOG Lutjanus jocu

SNAPPER, NK Lutjanidae

SNAPPER, RED Lutjanus campechanus

SNAPPER, VERMILLION Rhomboplites aurorubens

SNIPEFISH, LONGSPINE Macrorhamphosus scolopax

SNIPEFISH, NK Centriscidae

SNIPEFISH, SLENDER Macrorhamphosus gracilis

SPADEFISH Chaetodipterus faber

SPEARFISH, LONGBILL Tetrapturus pfluegeri

SPONGE, NK Porifera

SPOT Leiostomus xanthurus

SQUID, ATL LONG-FIN Loligo pealei

SQUID, NK Cephalopoda

SQUID, SHORT-FIN (Boreal) Illex illecebrosus

SQUIRRELFISH, NK Holocentridae

STARFISH, BRITTLE, NK Ophiuroidea

STARFISH, SEASTAR, NK Asteroidea

STARGAZER, NK Uranoscopidae

STINGRAY, ATLANTIC Dasyatis sabina

STINGRAY, BLUNTNOSE Dasyatis say

STINGRAY, NK Dasyatidae

STINGRAY, PELAGIC Dasyatis violacea

STINGRAY, ROUGHTAIL Dasyatis centroura

STORM PETREL, BAND-RUMPED Oceanodroma castro

STORM PETREL, LEACHS Oceanodroma leucorhoa

STORM PETREL, NK Hydrobatidae

STORM PETREL, WHITE-FACED Pelagodroma marina

STORM PETREL, WILSON Oceanites oceanicus

STURGEON, ATLANTIC Acipenser oxyrhynchus

STURGEON, NK Acipenseridae

STURGEON, SHORTNOSE Acipenser brevirostrum

SWORDFISH Xiphias gladius

TARPON Megalops atlanticus

TAUTOG (Blackfish) Tautoga onitis

TERN, ARCTIC Sterna paradisaea

TERN, BLACK Chlidonias niger

TERN, BRIDLED Sterna anaethetus

TERN, CASPIAN Sterna caspia

TERN, COMMON Sterna hirundo

TERN, FORSTER’S Sterna forsteri

TERN, GULL-BILLED Gelochelidon nilotica

TERN, LITTLE Sterna albifrons

TERN, NK Sterninae

TERN, ROSEATE Sterna dougallii

TERN, ROYAL Sterna maxima
A. 10

Appendix A. Species Names 06/01/05

TERN, SANDWICH Sterna sandvicensis

TERN, SOOTY Sterna fuscata

TERRAPIN, DIAMONDBACK Malaclemys terrapin

TILEFISH Lopholatilus chamaeleonticeps

TILEFISH, BLUELINE Caulolatilus microps

TILEFISH, GOLDEN Caulolatilus chrysops

TOADFISH, NK Batrachoididae

TOADFISH, OYSTER Opsanus tau

TOMCOD, ATLANTIC Microgadus tomcod

TRIGGERFISH, NK (Leatherjackets) Balistidae

TRIPLETAIL Lobotes surinamensis

TROPICBIRD, WHITE-TAILED Phaethon lepturus

TUNA, ALBACORE Thunnus alalunga

TUNA, BIG EYE Thunnus obesus

TUNA, BLACKFIN Thunnus atlanticus

TUNA, BLUEFIN Thunnus thynnus

TUNA, LITTLE (False Albacore, Little Tunny) Euthynnus alletteratus

TUNA, NK Euthynnus, Thunnus sp

TUNA, SKIPJACK Katsuwonus pelamis

TUNA, YELLOWFIN Thunnus albacares

TURTLE, GREEN Chelonia mydas

TURTLE, HAWKSBILL Eretmochelys imbricata

TURTLE, KEMP’S RIDLEY Lepidochelys kempii

TURTLE, LEATHERBACK Dermochelys coriacea

TURTLE, LOGGERHEAD Caretta caretta

TURTLE, SEA, NK Cheloniidae

TURTLE, OLIVE RIDLEY Lepidochelys olivacea

TURTLE, SLIDER, POND Trachemys scripta

TURTLE, SNAPPER Chelydra serpentina

WAHOO Acanthocybium solanderi

WEAKFISH (Squeteague sea trout/Grey trout) Cynoscion regalis

WHALE, BALEEN, NK Mysticeti

WHALE, BELUGA Delphinapterus leucas

WHALE, BK, BLAINVILLE'S (Dense) Mesoplodon densirostris

WHALE, BK, CUVIER‘S (Goosebeaked) Ziphius cavirostris

WHALE, BK, GERVAIS’ (Antillean) Mesoplodon europaeus

WHALE, BK, MESOP, NK Mesoplodon sp

WHALE, BK, SOWERBY’S (North Sea) Mesoplodon bidens

WHALE, BK, TRUE’S Mesoplodon mirus

WHALE, BLUE Balaenoptera musculus

WHALE, BRYDE’S Balaenoptera brydei

WHALE, DWARF SPERM Kogia sima

WHALE, FALSE KILLER Pseudorca crassidens

WHALE, FINBACK Balaenoptera physalus

WHALE, HUMPBACK Megaptera novaeangliae

WHALE, KILLER Orcinus orca

WHALE, MELON-HEADED Peponocephala electra

WHALE, MINKE Balaenoptera acutorostrata

WHALE, NK Cetacea

WHALE, NORTHERN BOTTLENOSE Hyperoodon ampullatus
A. 11

Appendix A. Species Names 06/01/05

WHALE, PILOT, LONG-FIN Globicephala melas

WHALE, PILOT, NK Globicephala sp

WHALE, PILOT, SHORT-FIN Globicephala macrorhynchus

WHALE, PYGMY KILLER Feresa attenuata

WHALE, PYGMY SPERM Kogia breviceps

WHALE, RIGHT, NORTHERN Balaena glacialis

WHALE, SEI Balaenoptera borealis

WHALE, SPERM Physeter macrocephalus

WHALE, TOOTHED, NK Odontoceti

WHELK, CHANNELED (Smooth) Busycon canaliculatum

WHELK, KNOBBED Busycon carica

WHELK, LIGHTNING Busycon contrarium

WHELK, NK, CONCH Melongenidae

WHITING, BLACK (Hake, offshore) Merluccius albidus

WOLFFISH, ATLANTIC Anarhichas lupus

WOLFFISH, NORTHERN Anarhichas denticulatus

WORM, BLOOD Glycera sp

WORM, NK Annelida

WRECKFISH Polyprion americanus

WRYMOUTH Cryptacanthodes maculatus
A. 12

Appendix B. Fish Disposition Codes 12/01/03

Appendix B. Fish Disposition Codes

Used on all Haul Logs and the Individual Animal Log.

MARKET

001 = No market, reason not specified.

002 = No market, too small.

003 = No market, too large.

004 = No market, quota filled.

005 = No market, won't keep until trip end.

006 = No market, but retained by vessel for alternate program.

007 = No market, but retained by observer for science purposes.

REGULATIONS

011 = Regulations prohibit retention, reason not specified.

012 = Regulations prohibit retention, too small.

013 = Regulations prohibit retention, too large.

014 = Regulations prohibit retention, quota filled.

015 = Regulations prohibit retention, no quota in area.

022 = Regulations prohibit retention, v-notched.

023 = Regulations prohibit retention, soft-shelled.

024 = Regulations prohibit retention, with eggs.

025 = Regulations prohibit any retention (including no permit).

QUALITY

031 = Poor quality, reason not specified.

032 = Poor quality, due to sandflea damage.

033 = Poor quality, due to seal damage.

034 = Poor quality, due to shark damage.

035 = Poor quality, due to cetacean damage.

036 = Poor quality, due to hagfish damage.

037 = Poor quality, due to shell disease.

038 = Poor quality, due to gear damage.

039 = Poor quality, previously discarded fish.

NOT BROUGHT ONBOARD

041 = Not brought onboard, reason not specified.

042 = Not brought onboard, gear damage prevented capture.

043 = Not brought onboard, fell out/off of gear.

044 = Not brought onboard, considered to have no market value.

048 = Not brought onboard, vessel capacity filled.

049 = Not brought onboard, not enough fish to pump aboard.
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Appendix B. Fish Disposition Codes 12/01/03

DEBRIS/SHELLS

053 = Debris.

054 = Empty shells.

NOTE: All single or disarticulated bones should be given a disposition code of 053.

UPGRADING/MARKET DRIVEN SELECTIVITY

062 = Upgraded.

063 = Vessel retaining only certain size for best price due to trip quota in effect.

KEPT

100 = Kept.

110 = Kept, transfered to another vessel.

170 = Kept, used for bait.

171 = Kept, consumed by captain/crew.

GENERAL

000 = Discarded, reason unknown.

099 = Discarded other, record the discard reason in COMMENTS.

900 = Unknown.
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Appendix C. Port Codes- Sorted by State Name, Port Name 06/01/05

Appendix C. Port Codes- Sorted by State Name, Port Name

050913 LOS ANGELES CA LOS ANGELES

960999 CANADA CN CANADA

076209 BRANFORD CT NEW HAVEN

078201 BRIDGEPORT CT FAIRFIELD

073607 CHESTER CT MIDDLESEX

074107 CLINTON CT MIDDLESEX

071001 COS COB CT FAIRFIELD

073307 CROMWELL CT MIDDLESEX

078601 DARIEN CT FAIRFIELD

073707 DEEP RIVER CT MIDDLESEX

077009 DERBY CT NEW HAVEN

073007 EAST HADDAM CT MIDDLESEX

074207 EAST HAMPTON CT MIDDLESEX

076309 EAST HAVEN CT NEW HAVEN

071911 EAST LYME CT NEW LONDON

073807 ESSEX CT MIDDLESEX

078301 FAIRFIELD CT FAIRFIELD

075003 GLASTONBURY CT HARTFORD

078801 GREENWICH CT FAIRFIELD

071211 GROTON CT NEW LONDON

076109 GUILFORD CT NEW HAVEN

073507 HADDAM CT MIDDLESEX

075203 HARTFORD CT HARTFORD

072111 LYME CT NEW LONDON

076009 MADISON CT NEW HAVEN

073407 MIDDLETOWN CT MIDDLESEX

076809 MILFORD CT NEW HAVEN

071611 MONTVILLE CT NEW LONDON

072211 MYSTIC CT NEW LONDON

076409 NEW HAVEN CT NEW HAVEN

071811 NEW LONDON CT NEW LONDON

072311 NIANTIC CT NEW LONDON

071111 NOANK CT NEW LONDON

078501 NORWALK CT FAIRFIELD

071511 NORWICH CT NEW LONDON

072011 OLD LYME CT NEW LONDON

073907 OLD SAYBROOK CT MIDDLESEX

070999 OTHER CONNECTICUT CT NOT-SPECIFIED

070901 OTHER FAIRFIELD CT FAIRFIELD

070903 OTHER HARTFORD CT HARTFORD

070907 OTHER MIDDLESEX CT MIDDLESEX

070909 OTHER NEW HAVEN CT NEW HAVEN

070911 OTHER NEW LONDON CT NEW LONDON

073207 PORTLAND CT MIDDLESEX

075403 ROCKY HILL CT HARTFORD

078701 STAMFORD CT FAIRFIELD
A. 15

Appendix C. Port Codes- Sorted by State Name, Port Name 06/01/05

071011 STONINGTON CT NEW LONDON

078101 STRATFORD CT FAIRFIELD

071711 WATERFORD CT NEW LONDON

076709 WEST HAVEN CT NEW HAVEN

074007 WESTBROOK CT MIDDLESEX

078401 WESTPORT CT FAIRFIELD

075303 WHETHERSFIELD CT HARTFORD

075503 WINDSOR LOCKS CT HARTFORD

090999 WASHINGTON DC CITY OF WASHINGTON

080401 BOWERS BEACH DE KENT

080305 INDIAN RIVER DE SUSSEX

080205 LEWES DE SUSSEX

080501 MISPILLION DE KENT

080999 OTHER DELAWARE DE NOT-SPECIFIED

080901 OTHER KENT DE KENT

080903 OTHER NEW CASTLE DE NEW CASTLE

080905 OTHER SUSSEX DE SUSSEX

080105 PORT MAHON DE SUSSEX

100905 GREEN COVE FL CLAY

110901 OTHER BAY FL BAY

100901 OTHER BREVARD FL BREVARD

100903 OTHER BROWARD FL BROWARD

110903 OTHER CHARLOTTE FL CHARLOTTE

110905 OTHER CITRUS FL CITRUS

110907 OTHER COLLIER FL COLLIER

100907 OTHER DADE FL DADE

110909 OTHER DIXIE FL DIXIE

100908 OTHER DUVAL FL DUVAL

110911 OTHER ESCAMBIA FL ESCAMBIA

110992 OTHER ESCAMBIA/SANTA ROSA FL ESCAMBIA/SANTA ROSA

100909 OTHER FLAGLER FL FLAGLER

110913 OTHER FRANKLIN FL FRANKLIN

110914 OTHER GADSDEN FL GADSDEN

100911 OTHER GLADES FL GLADES

110915 OTHER GULF FL GULF

100913 OTHER HENRY FL HENRY

110917 OTHER HERNANDO FL HERNANDO

110994 OTHER HERNANDO/PASCO FL HERNANDO/PASCO

110919 OTHER HILLSBOROUGH FL HILLSBOROUGH

100915 OTHER INDIAN RIVER FL INDIAN RIVER

110921 OTHER JEFFERSON FL JEFFERSON

100916 OTHER LAKE FL LAKE

100991 OTHER LAKE (INLAND) FL LAKE

110923 OTHER LEE FL LEE

110925 OTHER LEVY FL LEVY

110927 OTHER MANATEE FL MANATEE

100917 OTHER MARION FL MARION

100919 OTHER MARTIN FL MARTIN

110929 OTHER MONORE FL MONORE
A. 16

Appendix C. Port Codes- Sorted by State Name, Port Name 06/01/05

100921 OTHER NASSAU FL NASSAU

100993 OTHER OCEOLA (INLAND) FL OCEOLA

110931 OTHER OKALOOSA FL OKALOOSA

110993 OTHER OKALOOSA/WALTON FL OKALOOSA/WALTON

100922 OTHER OKEECHOBEE FL OKEECHOBEE

100923 OTHER PALM BEACH FL PALM BEACH

110933 OTHER PASCO FL PASCO

110935 OTHER PINELLAS FL PINELLAS

100924 OTHER POLK FL POLK

100925 OTHER PUTHAM FL PUTHAM

110937 OTHER SANTA ROSA FL SANTA ROSA

110939 OTHER SARASOTA FL SARASOTA

100927 OTHER ST JOHNS FL ST JOHNS

100929 OTHER ST LUCIE FL ST LUCIE

110941 OTHER TAYLOR FL TAYLOR

100933 OTHER VOLUSIA FL VOLUSIA

110943 OTHER WAKULLA FL WAKULLA

110945 OTHER WALTON FL WALTON

970999 DOMESTIC JOINT VENTURE JV

980999 FOREIGN JOINT VENTURE JV

240307 AMESBURY MA ESSEX

240407 BEVERLY MA ESSEX

241407 BEVERLY/SALEM MA ESSEX

240115 BOSTON MA SUFFOLK

240301 CHATHAM MA BARNSTABLE

240105 CHILMARK MA DUKES

242511 COHASSET MA NORFOLK

241401 COTUIT MA BARNSTABLE

242405 CUTTYHUNK MA DUKES

240507 DANVERS MA ESSEX

241803 DARTMOUTH MA BRISTOL

240101 DENNIS MA BARNSTABLE

242713 DUXBURY MA PLYMOUTH

241701 EASTHAM MA BARNSTABLE

240205 EDGARTOWN MA DUKES

243007 ESSEX MA ESSEX

242203 FAIRHAVEN MA BRISTOL

240903 FALL RIVER MA BRISTOL

241001 FALMOUTH MA BARNSTABLE

240103 FREETOWN MA BRISTOL

240207 GLOUCESTER MA ESSEX

242901 HARWICHPORT MA BARNSTABLE

240111 HINGHAM MA NORFOLK

244013 HULL MA PLYMOUTH

241507 IPSWICH MA ESSEX

241607 LYNN MA ESSEX

240607 MANCHESTER MA ESSEX

243107 MARBLEHEAD MA ESSEX

240113 MARION MA PLYMOUTH
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Appendix C. Port Codes- Sorted by State Name, Port Name 06/01/05

240213 MARSHFIELD MA PLYMOUTH

240313 MATTAPOISETT MA PLYMOUTH

243207 NAHANT MA ESSEX

240909 NANTUCKET MA NANTUCKET

241501 NAUSET MA BARNSTABLE

240403 NEW BEDFORD MA BRISTOL

240707 NEWBURY MA ESSEX

241907 NEWBURYPORT MA ESSEX

240305 OAK BLUFFS MA DUKES

243913 ONSET MA PLYMOUTH

241601 ORLEANS MA BARNSTABLE

240901 OTHER BARNSTABLE MA BARNSTABLE

240905 OTHER DUKES MA DUKES

240907 OTHER ESSEX MA ESSEX

240999 OTHER MASS MA NOT-SPECIFIED

240911 OTHER NORFOLK MA NORFOLK

240913 OTHER PLYMOUTH MA PLYMOUTH

240915 OTHER SUFFOLK MA SUFFOLK

240513 PLYMOUTH MA PLYMOUTH

240601 PROVINCETOWN MA BARNSTABLE

240211 QUINCY MA NORFOLK

240415 REVERE MA SUFFOLK

241707 ROCKPORT MA ESSEX

240807 SALEM MA ESSEX

241007 SALISBURY MA ESSEX

240701 SANDWICH MA BARNSTABLE

241107 SAUGUS MA ESSEX

240813 SCITUATE MA PLYMOUTH

241207 SWAMPSCOTT MA ESSEX

240405 TISBURY MA DUKES

241201 TOWN OF BARNSTABLE MA BARNSTABLE

241101 WELLFLEET MA BARNSTABLE

241903 WESTPORT MA BRISTOL

240215 WEYMOUTH MA SUFFOLK

240315 WINTHROP MA SUFFOLK

241901 WOODS HOLE MA BARNSTABLE

241301 YARMOUTH MA BARNSTABLE

233011 AQUALAND MD CHARLES

235123 BLAKE CREEK MD ST. MARY’S

236023 BRETON BAY MD ST. MARY’S

233019 BROAD CREEK MD PRINCE GEORGE’S

237223 CANOE NECK CREEK MD ST. MARY’S

233223 CARTHEGENA CREEK MD ST. MARY’S

237011 CHICAMUXEN CREEK MD CHARLES

236123 COMBS CREEK MD ST. MARY’S

233323 COOPER CREEK MD ST. MARY’S

231511 CUCKOLDS CREEK MD CHARLES

237523 DUKEHART CREEK MD ST. MARY’S

235323 FLOOD CREEK MD ST. MARY’S
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Appendix C. Port Codes- Sorted by State Name, Port Name 06/01/05

234111 GOOSE BAY MD CHARLES

235023 HERRING CREEK MD ST. MARY’S

234123 ISLAND CREEK MD ST. MARY’S

231023 LAKE CONOY MD ST. MARY’S

236011 MALLOWS BAY MD CHARLES

238511 MARSHALL HALL MD CHARLES

237511 MATTAWOMAN CREEK MD CHARLES

232511 MORGANTOWN MD CHARLES

234511 NANJEMOY CREEK MD CHARLES

231011 NEALE SOUND MD CHARLES

230131 OCEAN CITY MD WORCESTER

230911 OTHER CHARLES COUNTY MD CHARLES

230999 OTHER MARYLAND MD NOT-SPECIFIED

230919 OTHER PRINCE GEORGE’S MD PRINCE GEORGE’S

230925 OTHER SOMERSET MD SOMERSET

230923 OTHER ST. MARY’S MD ST. MARY’S

230931 OTHER WORCESTER MD WORCESTER

234019 OXON COVE MD PRINCE GEORGE’S

232011 PICCOWAXEN CREEK MD CHARLES

234223 PINEY POINT MD ST. MARY’S

231019 PISCATAWAY CREEK MD PRINCE GEORGE’S

238011 POMONKEY CREEK MD CHARLES

233511 POPES CREEK MD CHARLES

235223 POPLAR HILL CREEK MD ST. MARY’S

234011 PORT TOBBACO MD CHARLES

231111 POTOMAC VIEW MD CHARLES

235011 RIVERSIDE MD CHARLES

236511 SANDY POINT (MD) MD CHARLES

232023 SMITH CREEK MD ST. MARY’S

235511 SMITH POINT (MD) MD CHARLES

238023 ST. CATHERINE SOUND MD ST. MARY’S

237023 ST. CLEMENTS BAY MD ST. MARY’S

234023 ST. GEORGES CREEK MD ST. MARY’S

233123 ST. INIGOES CREEK MD ST. MARY’S

233023 ST. MARY’S RIVER MD ST. MARY’S

237123 ST. PATRICK’S CREEK MD ST. MARY’S

232019 SWANN CREEK MD PRINCE GEORGE’S

232111 WAVERLY CREEK MD CHARLES

238123 WHITE NECK CREEK MD ST. MARY’S

235423 WHITE POINT BEACH MD ST. MARY’S

230511 WICOMICO RIVER (C) MD CHARLES

239023 WICOMICO RIVER (S.M.) MD ST. MARY’S

226619 ADDISON ME WASHINGTON

225615 ARROWSIC ME SAGAHADOC

220301 BAILEY ISLAND ME CUMBERLAND

222403 BAR HARBOR ME HANCOCK

225715 BATH ME SAGAHADOC

225815 BAY POINT ME SAGAHADOC

225619 BEALS ISLAND ME WASHINGTON
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Appendix C. Port Codes- Sorted by State Name, Port Name 06/01/05

221217 BELFAST ME KNOX

222603 BERNARD ME HANCOCK

226620 BIDDEFORD POOL ME YORK

225003 BIRCH HARBOR ME HANCOCK

225103 BLUE HILL ME HANCOCK

224109 BOOTHBAY HARBOR ME LINCOLN

224209 BREMEN ME LINCOLN

225009 BRISTOL ME LINCOLN

224203 BROOKLIN ME HANCOCK

225203 BROOKSVILLE ME HANCOCK

222001 BRUNSWICK ME CUMBERLAND

225719 BUCKS HARBOR ME WASHINGTON

222703 BUNKERS HARBOR ME HANCOCK

222407 CAMDEN ME KNOX

226720 CAMP ELLIS ME YORK

222101 CAPE ELIZABETH ME CUMBERLAND

226820 CAPE PORPOISE ME YORK

224403 CAPE ROSIER ME HANCOCK

220401 CHEBEAGUE ISLAND ME CUMBERLAND

222803 COREA ME HANCOCK

221201 CUMBERLAND ME CUMBERLAND

220501 CUNDYS HARBOR ME CUMBERLAND

221307 CUSHING ME KNOX

225819 CUTLER ME WASHINGTON

225919 DYERS BAY ME WASHINGTON

224309 EAST BOOTHBAY ME LINCOLN

220601 EAST HARPSWELL ME CUMBERLAND

226719 EASTERN HARBOR ME WASHINGTON

226819 EASTPORT ME WASHINGTON

227320 ELIOT ME YORK

221901 FALMOUTH ME CUMBERLAND

225015 FIVE ISLANDS ME SAGAHADOC

220701 FREEPORT ME CUMBERLAND

222903 FRENCHBORO ME HANCOCK

221407 FRIENDSHIP ME KNOX

221507 FRIENDSHIP HARBOR ME KNOX

225915 GEORGETOWN ME SAGAHADOC

221301 HARPSWELL ME CUMBERLAND

226919 HARRINGTON ME WASHINGTON

225115 HERMIT ISLAND ME SAGAHADOC

222507 ISLE AU HAUT ME KNOX

221017 ISLEBORO ME WALDO

223003 ISLESFORD ME HANCOCK

226019 JONESPORT ME WASHINGTON

226920 KENNEBUNKPORT ME YORK

227020 KITTERY ME YORK

221401 LONG ISLAND ME CUMBERLAND

227019 LUBEC ME WASHINGTON

227119 MACHIAS ME WASHINGTON
A. 20

Appendix C. Port Codes- Sorted by State Name, Port Name 06/01/05

221607 MATINICUS ME KNOX

223103 MCKINLEY ME HANCOCK

224409 MEDOMAK ME LINCOLN

226119 MILBRIDGE ME WASHINGTON

225109 MONHEGAN ME LINCOLN

224509 NEW HARBOR ME LINCOLN

221707 NORTH HAVEN ME KNOX

224503 NORTHEAST HARBOR ME HANCOCK

224603 NORTHWEST HARBOR ME HANCOCK

227420 OGUNQUIT ME YORK

221501 ORRS ISLAND ME CUMBERLAND

220901 OTHER CUMBERLAND ME CUMBERLAND

220903 OTHER HANCOCK ME HANCOCK

220905 OTHER KENNEBEC ME KENNEBEC

220907 OTHER KNOX ME KNOX

220909 OTHER LINCOLN ME LINCOLN

220999 OTHER MAINE ME NOT-SPECIFIED

220911 OTHER OXFORD ME OXFORD

220913 OTHER PENOBSCOT ME PENOBSCOT

220915 OTHER SAGAHADOC ME SAGAHADOC

220917 OTHER WALDO ME WALDO

220919 OTHER WASHINGTON ME WASHINGTON

220920 OTHER YORK ME YORK

221807 OWLS HEAD ME KNOX

224609 PEMAQUID ME LINCOLN

221601 PERKINS COVE ME CUMBERLAND

225215 PHIPPSBURG ME SAGAHADOC

226219 PIGEON HILL ME WASHINGTON

220801 PINE POINT ME CUMBERLAND

226015 POPHAM ME SAGAHADOC

221907 PORT CLYDE ME KNOX

220101 PORTLAND ME CUMBERLAND

223203 PROSPECT HARBOR ME HANCOCK

220207 ROCKLAND ME KNOX

226319 ROGUE BLUFFS ME WASHINGTON

224709 ROUND POND ME LINCOLN

227520 SACO ME YORK

224703 SALISBURY COVE ME HANCOCK

221701 SCARBOROUGH ME CUMBERLAND

224803 SEAL HARBOR ME HANCOCK

221117 SEARSPORT ME WALDO

225315 SEBASCO ESTATES ME SAGAHADOC

225415 SMALL POINT ME SAGAHADOC

223303 SORRENTO ME HANCOCK

226419 SOUTH ADDISON ME WASHINGTON

224809 SOUTH BRISTOL ME LINCOLN

221801 SOUTH FREPORT ME CUMBERLAND

224903 SOUTH GOULDSBORO ME HANCOCK

221001 SOUTH HARPSWELL ME CUMBERLAND
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Appendix C. Port Codes- Sorted by State Name, Port Name 06/01/05

224909 SOUTHPORT ME LINCOLN

223403 SOUTHWEST HARBOR ME HANCOCK

222007 SPRUCEHEAD ME KNOX

222107 ST. GEORGE ME KNOX

223503 STONINGTON ME HANCOCK

227319 STUEBEN ME WASHINGTON

223603 SUNSHINE/DEER ISLE ME HANCOCK

223803 SWANS ISLAND ME HANCOCK

222207 TENANTS HARBOR ME KNOX

222503 TREMONT ME HANCOCK

222307 VINALHAVEN ME KNOX

227620 WELLS ME YORK

223903 WEST GOULDSBORO ME HANCOCK

226519 WEST JONESPORT ME WASHINGTON

225515 WEST POINT ME SAGAHADOC

225209 WESTPORT ME LINCOLN

224003 WINTER HARBOR ME HANCOCK

225309 WISCASSET ME LINCOLN

221101 YARMOUTH ME CUMBERLAND

227120 YORK ME YORK

227220 YORK HARBOR ME YORK

360109 ATLANTIC NC CARTERET

360119 AVON NC DARE

360137 BAYBORO NC PAMLICO

360209 BEAUFORT NC CARTERET

361001 BELHAVEN NC BEAUFORT

360127 ENGELHARD NC HYDE

360319 HATTERAS NC DARE

360237 HOBUCKEN NC PAMLICO

361005 HOLDEN BEACH NC BRUNSWICK

360337 LOWLAND NC PAMLICO

361119 MANTEO NC DARE

360309 MOREHEAD CITY NC CARTERET

360227 OCRACOKE NC HYDE

360419 OREGON INLET NC DARE

360437 ORIENTAL NC PAMLICO

360901 OTHER BEAUFORT NC BEAUFORT

360903 OTHER BERTIE NC BERTIE

360905 OTHER BRUNSWICK NC BRUNSWICK

360907 OTHER CAMDEN NC CAMDEN

360909 OTHER CARTERET NC CARTERET

360911 OTHER CHOWAN NC CHOWAN

360913 OTHER CRAVEN NC CRAVEN

360915 OTHER CUMBERLAND NC CUMBERLAND

360917 OTHER CURRITUCK NC CURRITUCK

360919 OTHER DARE NC DARE

360921 OTHER GATES NC GATES

360923 OTHER HALIFAX NC HALIFAX

360925 OTHER HERTFORD NC HERTFORD
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Appendix C. Port Codes- Sorted by State Name, Port Name 06/01/05

360927 OTHER HYDE NC HYDE

360929 OTHER LENOIR NC LENOIR

360931 OTHER MARTIN NC MARTIN

360933 OTHER NEW HANOVER NC NEW HANOVER

360999 OTHER NORTH CAROLINA NC NOT-SPECIFIED

360935 OTHER ONSLOW NC ONSLOW

360937 OTHER PAMLICO NC PAMLICO

360939 OTHER PASQUOTANK NC PASQUOTANK

360941 OTHER PENDER NC PENDER

360943 OTHER PERQUIMANS NC PERQUIMANS

360945 OTHER PITT NC PITT

360947 OTHER TYRRELL NC TYRRELL

360949 OTHER WASHINGTON NC WASHINGTON

360951 OTHER WAYNE NC WAYNE

361037 PAMLICO NC PAMLICO

360409 SALTER PATH NC CARTERET

361035 SNEADS FERRY NC ONSLOW

361027 SWAN QUARTER NC HYDE

360135 SWANSBORO NC ONSLOW

360537 VANDEMERE NC PAMLICO

360219 WANCHESE NC DARE

320102 DURHAM NH STRAFFORD

320501 GREAT BAY NH ROCKINGHAM

320801 HAMPTON NH ROCKINGHAM

320301 HAMPTON/SEABROOK NH ROCKINGHAM

320601 NEW CASTLE NH ROCKINGHAM

320101 NEW HAMPSHIRE NH ROCKINGHAM

320701 NEWINGTON NH ROCKINGHAM

320201 PORTSMOUTH NH ROCKINGHAM

320401 RYE NH ROCKINGHAM

320901 SEABROOK NH ROCKINGHAM

330201 ATLANTIC CITY NJ ATLANTIC

331009 AVALON NJ CAPE MAY

330227 BARNEGAT NJ OCEAN

330327 BAYVILLE NJ OCEAN

331125 BELFORD NJ MONMOUTH

331325 BELMAR NJ MONMOUTH

331011 BIVALVE NJ CUMBERLAND

330427 BRICK NJ OCEAN

331525 BRIELLE NJ MONMOUTH

331909 BURLEIGH NJ CAPE MAY

330309 CAPE MAY NJ CAPE MAY

331033 ELIZABETH NJ UNION

330527 FORKED RIVER NJ OCEAN

331225 HIGHLANDS NJ MONMOUTH

331017 JERSEY CITY NJ HUDSON

330125 KEYPORT NJ MONMOUTH

331001 LEEDS POINT NJ ATLANTIC

331627 LONG BEACH/BARNEGAT LIGHT NJ OCEAN
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Appendix C. Port Codes- Sorted by State Name, Port Name 06/01/05

330225 MANASQUAN NJ MONMOUTH

330627 MANTALOKING NJ OCEAN

330325 MIDDLETOWN NJ MONMOUTH

330425 MONMOUTH NJ MONMOUTH

330727 MYSTIC ISLANDS NJ OCEAN

331425 NEPTUNE NJ MONMOUTH

331101 NORTHFIELD NJ ATLANTIC

331109 OCEAN CITY NJ CAPE MAY

331023 OLD BRIDGE NJ MIDDLESEX

330901 OTHER ATLANTIC NJ ATLANTIC

330903 OTHER BERGEN NJ BERGEN

330905 OTHER BURLINGTON NJ BURLINGTON

330907 OTHER CAMDEN NJ CAMDEN

330909 OTHER CAPE MAY NJ CAPE MAY

330911 OTHER CUMBERLAND NJ CUMBERLAND

330913 OTHER ESSEX NJ ESSEX

330915 OTHER GLOUCESTER NJ GLOUCESTER

330917 OTHER HUDSON NJ HUDSON

330919 OTHER HUNTERDON NJ HUNTERDON

330921 OTHER MERCER NJ MERCER

330923 OTHER MIDDLESEX NJ MIDDLESEX

330925 OTHER MONMOUTH NJ MONMOUTH

330999 OTHER NJ NJ NOT-SPECIFIED

330927 OTHER OCEAN NJ OCEAN

330929 OTHER PASSAIC NJ PASSAIC

330931 OTHER SALEM NJ SALEM

330933 OTHER UNION NJ UNION

330827 PINE BEACH NJ OCEAN

331711 PORT NORRIS NJ CUMBERLAND

331201 PORT REPUBLIC NJ ATLANTIC

330127 PT. PLEASANT NJ OCEAN

330525 RED BANK NJ MONMOUTH

331209 REEDS BEACH NJ CAPE MAY

331309 RUMSON NJ CAPE MAY

330625 SEA BRIGHT NJ MONMOUTH

330509 SEA ISLE CITY NJ CAPE MAY

330725 SHARK RIVER NJ MONMOUTH

331409 STONE HARBOR NJ CAPE MAY

331027 TOMS RIVER NJ OCEAN

331227 TUCKERTON NJ OCEAN

331811 VINELAND NJ CUMBERLAND

331127 WARETOWN NJ OCEAN

330409 WILDWOOD NJ CAPE MAY

331123 WOODBRIDGE NJ MIDDLESEX

350835 AMMAGANSETT NY SUFFOLK

350211 BROOKLYN NY KINGS

350315 FREEPORT NY NASSAU

350535 GREENPORT NY SUFFOLK

350735 HAMPTON BAY NY SUFFOLK
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Appendix C. Port Codes- Sorted by State Name, Port Name 06/01/05

350435 ISLIP NY SUFFOLK

351035 MATTITUCK NY SUFFOLK

350635 MONTAUK NY SUFFOLK

350117 NEW YORK CITY NY NEW YORK

350903 OTHER BRONX NY BRONX

350905 OTHER COLUMBIA NY COLUMBIA

350907 OTHER DUCHESS NY DUCHESS

350909 OTHER GREENE NY GREENE

350911 OTHER KINGS NY KINGS

350915 OTHER NASSAU NY NASSAU

350999 OTHER NY NY NOT-SPECIFIED

350923 OTHER QUEENS NY QUEENS

350927 OTHER RICHMOND NY RICHMOND

350929 OTHER ROCKLAND NY ROCKLAND

350935 OTHER SUFFOLK NY SUFFOLK

350937 OTHER ULSTER NY ULSTER

350939 OTHER WESTCHESTER NY WESTCHESTER

351215 POINT LOOKOUT NY NASSAU

351135 SHINNECOCK NY SUFFOLK

410107 CHESTER PA DELAWARE

410117 PHILADELPHIA PA PHILADELPHIA

421001 BARINGTON RI BRISTOL

420601 BRISTOL RI BRISTOL

421209 CHARLESTOWN RI WASHINGTON

421605 JAMESTOWN RI NEWPORT

421805 LITTLE COMPTON RI NEWPORT

420705 MELVILLE RI NEWPORT

421705 MIDDLETOWN RI NEWPORT

421309 NEW SHOREHAM RI WASHINGTON

420105 NEWPORT RI NEWPORT

421509 NORTH KINGSTOWN RI WASHINGTON

420901 OTHER BRISTOL RI BRISTOL

420903 OTHER KENT RI KENT

420905 OTHER NEWPORT RI NEWPORT

420907 OTHER PROVIDENCE RI PROVIDENCE

420999 OTHER R.I. RI NOT-SPECIFIED

420909 OTHER WASHINGTON RI WASHINGTON

420209 POINT JUDITH RI WASHINGTON

420505 PORTSMOUTH RI NEWPORT

421007 PROVIDENCE RI PROVIDENCE

421409 SOUTH KINGSTOWN RI WASHINGTON

420405 TIVERTON RI NEWPORT

420301 WARREN RI BRISTOL

421003 WARWICK RI KENT

421109 WESTERLEY RI WASHINGTON

430913 GEORGETOWN SC GEORGETOWN

490902 ALEXANDRIA VA CITY OF ALEXANDRIA

492061 AQUIA CREEK VA STAFFORD

499201 ATLANTIC VA ACCOMAC
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Appendix C. Port Codes- Sorted by State Name, Port Name 06/01/05

493029 BARNESFIELD VA KING GEORGE

491117 BELMOUNT BAY VA FAIRFAX

498029 BELVEDERE BEACH VA KING GEORGE

492067 BONUMS CREEK VA WESTMORELAND

495167 BRANSON COVE VA WESTMORELAND

495367 CABIN POINT CREEK VA WESTMORELAND

490345 CAPE CHARLES VA NORTHAMPTON

492053 CHERRY HILL VA PRINCE WILLIAM

490701 CHINCOTEAGUE VA ACCOMAC

490869 CITY OF SEAFORD VA YORK

497047 COAN RIVER VA NORTHUMBERLAND

496047 COD CREEK VA NORTHUMBERLAND

493047 CUBITT CREEK VA NORTHUMBERLAND

496167 CURRIOMAN BAY VA WESTMORELAND

493017 DOUGE CREEK VA FAIRFAX

497029 FAIRVIEW BEACH VA KING GEORGE

493167 GARDNER CREEK VA WESTMORELAND

491001 GREENBACKVILLE VA ACCOMAC

492017 GUNSTON COVE VA FAIRFAX

492047 HACK CREEK VA NORTHUMBERLAND

490118 HAMPTON VA CITY OF HAMPTON

498347 HAMPTON HALL BRANCH VA NORTHUMBERLAND

496567 HORNER BEACH VA WESTMORELAND

494047 HULL CREEK VA NORTHUMBERLAND

495017 HUNTING CREEK VA FAIRFAX

493067 JACKSON CREEK VA WESTMORELAND

497347 KILLNECK CREEK VA NORTHUMBERLAND

497147 KINGSCOTE CREEK VA NORTHUMBERLAND

491267 KINSALE VA WESTMORELAND

494017 LITTLE HUNTING CREEK VA FAIRFAX

491047 LITTLE WICOMICO RIVER VA NORTHUMBERLAND

498247 LODGE CREEK VA NORTHUMBERLAND

495067 LOWER MACHODOC CREEK VA WESTMORELAND

499301 MAPPSVILLE VA ACCOMAC

494029 MATHAIS POINT VA KING GEORGE

497067 MATTOX CREEK VA WESTMORELAND

498067 MONROE BAY VA WESTMORELAND

498147 MUNDY POINT VA NORTHUMBERLAND

494053 NEABSCO CREEK VA PRINCE WILLIAM

490910 NEWPORT NEWS VA CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS

496067 NOMINI BAY VA WESTMORELAND

490213 NORFOLK VA CITY OF NORFOLK

491017 OCCOQUAN BAY (F) VA FAIRFAX

495053 OCCOQUAN BAY (P.W.) VA PRINCE WILLIAM

490901 OTHER ACCOMAC VA ACCOMAC

490905 OTHER CAROLINE VA CAROLINE

490907 OTHER CHARLES CITY VA CHARLES CITY

490909 OTHER CHESTERFIELD VA CHESTERFIELD

490903 OTHER CITY OF ARLINGTON VA CITY OF ARLINGTON
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Appendix C. Port Codes- Sorted by State Name, Port Name 06/01/05

490916 OTHER CITY OF CHESAPEAKE VA CITY OF CHESAPEAKE

490918 OTHER CITY OF HAMPTON VA CITY OF HAMPTON

490913 OTHER CITY OF NORFOLK VA CITY OF NORFOLK

490914 OTHER CITY OF PORTSMOUTH VA CITY OF PORTSMOUTH

490912 OTHER CITY OF RICHMOND VA CITY OF RICHMOND

490939 OTHER CITY OF SUFFOLK VA CITY OF SUFFOLK

490911 OTHER DINWIDDIE VA DINWIDDIE

490915 OTHER ESSEX VA ESSEX

490917 OTHER FAIRFAX VA FAIRFAX

490919 OTHER GLOUCESTER VA GLOUCESTER

490920 OTHER HANOVER VA HANOVER

490921 OTHER HENRICO VA HENRICO

490923 OTHER ISLE OF WIGHT VA ISLE OF WIGHT

490925 OTHER JAMES CITY VA JAMES CITY

490927 OTHER KING & QUEEN VA KING & QUEEN

490929 OTHER KING GEORGE VA KING GEORGE

490931 OTHER KING WILLIAM VA KING WILLIAM

490933 OTHER LANCASTER VA LANCASTER

490935 OTHER MATHEWS VA MATHEWS

490937 OTHER MIDDLESEX VA MIDDLESEX

490941 OTHER NEW KENT VA NEW KENT

490945 OTHER NORTHAMPTON VA NORTHAMPTON

490947 OTHER NORTHUMBERLAND VA NORTHUMBERLAND

490949 OTHER PRINCE GEORGE VA PRINCE GEORGE

490953 OTHER PRINCE WILLIAM VA PRINCE WILLIAM

490955 OTHER RICHMOND VA RICHMOND

490957 OTHER SOUTHAMPTON VA SOUTHAMPTON

490959 OTHER SPOTSYLVANIA VA SPOTSYLVANIA

490961 OTHER STAFFORD VA STAFFORD

490963 OTHER SURRY VA SURRY

490999 OTHER VA VA NOT-SPECIFIED

490967 OTHER WESTMORELAND VA WESTMORELAND

490969 OTHER YORK VA YORK

490645 OYSTER VA NORTHAMPTON

499029 POTOMAC CREEK (K.G.) VA KING GEORGE

491061 POTOMAC CREEK (S) VA STAFFORD

493053 POWELLS CREEK VA PRINCE WILLIAM

495047 PRESELY CREEK VA NORTHUMBERLAND

491053 QUANTICO CREEK VA PRINCE WILLIAM

491101 QUINBY VA ACCOMAC

494067 RAGGED POINT HOLLOW VA WESTMORELAND

491029 ROSIERS CREEK (K.G.) VA KING GEORGE

499067 ROSIERS CREEK (W) VA WESTMORELAND

499101 SANFORD VA ACCOMAC

491167 SHANNON BRANCH VA WESTMORELAND

496029 SOMERSET BEACH VA KING GEORGE

497247 THE GLEBE VA NORTHUMBERLAND

495267 TIDWELLS VA WESTMORELAND

493061 TOLSONS LANDING VA STAFFORD
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Appendix C. Port Codes- Sorted by State Name, Port Name 06/01/05

492029 UPPER MACHODOC CREEK VA KING GEORGE

490951 VIRGINIA BEACH/LYNNHAVEN VA CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH

490401 WACHAPREAGUE VA ACCOMAC

495029 WATERLOO VA KING GEORGE

494061 WIDEWATER VA STAFFORD

492129 WILLIAMS CREEK VA KING GEORGE

490845 WILLIS WHARF VA NORTHAMPTON

498047 YEOCOMICO RIVER (N) VA NORTHUMBERLAND

491067 YEOCOMICO RIVER (W) VA WESTMORELAND

990999 UNKNOWN NK UNKNOWN
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Appendix D. Gear Codes- Sorted by Gear Name 06/01/04

Appendix D. Gear Codes- Sorted by Gear Name

350 BEAM TRAWL, OTHER/NK SPECIES

 386 DREDGE, CLAM, HYDRAULIC

 381 DREDGE, OTHER/NK SPECIES

132 DREDGE, SCALLOP, SEA

 105 GILLNET, ANCHORED-FLOATING, FISH1

116 GILLNET, DRIFT-FLOATING, FISH2

115 GILLNET, DRIFT, LARGE PELAGIC

117 GILLNET, DRIFT-SINK, FISH3

100 GILLNET, FIXED OR ANCHORED, SINK, OTHER/NK SPECIES4

102 GILLNET, STAKE, OTHER

020 HANDLINE (ROD & REEL)

030 HARPOON, OTHER

031 HARPOON, SWORDFISH

070 HAUL SEINE, BEACH, COMMON

071 HAUL SEINE, LONG

010 LONGLINE, BOTTOM

040 LONGLINE, PELAGIC

200 POT + TRAP, LOBSTER OFFSHORE, NK

301 POT + TRAP, BLUE CRAB

183 POT + TRAP, CONCH

300 POT + TRAP, CRAB OTHER

181 POT + TRAP, FISH

180 POT + TRAP, OTHER/NK SPECIES

142 POUND NET, FISH

121 PURSE SEINE, HERRING

120 PURSE SEINE, OTHER/NK SPECIES

124 PURSE SEINE, TUNA

360 SCOTTISH SEINE

050 TRAWL, OTTER, BOTTOM, FISH

 052 TRAWL, OTTER, BOTTOM, SCALLOP

058 TRAWL, OTTER, BOTTOM, SHRIMP

370 TRAWL, OTTER, MIDWATER

170 TRAWL, OTTER, MIDWATER PAIRED

060 TROLL LINE, OTHER

1

 An anchored-float gillnet is defined as a vertical wall of netting that is anchored or fixed to the substrate and is

fished off the ocean bottom.

2

 A drift-float gillnet is defined as a vertical wall of netting that is not anchored or fixed to the substrate and is

fished off the ocean bottom.

3

 A drift-sink gillnet is defined as a vertical wall of netting that is not anchored or fixed to the substrate and is

fished on the ocean bottom.

4

 An anchored or fixed sink gillnet is defined as a vertical wall of netting that is anchored or fixed to the substrate

and is fished on the ocean bottom.
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Appendix E.1. Statistical Areas of the Northeast U.S. 01/01/01

Appendix E.1. Map of Statistical Areas of the Northeast U.S.
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Appendix E.2. Statistical Areas of the Southeast U.S. 01/01/01

NC

SC

FL

GA

Appendix E.2. Map of Statistical Areas of the Southeast U.S.
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Appendix F. Observer/Trip Identifier Instructions 01/01/01

Appendix F. Observer/Trip Identifier Instructions

Observer /Trip Identifiers are used on every log and data item associated with a trip.

Record a three character Observer Identifier combined with a four character Trip Number assigned to you for

each trip. Use the same Observer/Trip Identifier on all forms for a trip.

The first three characters will always remain constant, as they are unique to the observer (i.e., A02, see below

for complete example). The fourth, fifth and sixth characters will reflect how many trips the observer has been

deployed on since the beginning of the calendar year (i.e., see below for complete example). The last character of

the Observer/Trip Identifier indicates what kind of deployment the observer is on, with respect to fishery, sampling

protocol, etc. Below are the possible endings to the Observer/Trip Identifier:

- A non-gillnet trip, (i.e., pelagic drift gillnet, longline, lobster pot, trawls, scallop dredge, etc.)

A An aborted non-gillnet trip.

C A complete fish sampling gillnet trip.

D An aborted complete fish sampling gillnet trip.

L A limited fish sampling gillnet trip.

M An aborted limited fish sampling gillnet trip.

Examples: A02002L would indicate the second trip (002) of the calendar year for observer Green, assigned

identifier A02, which happens to be a gillnet trip with limited fish sampling (L).

A07026- would indicate the twenty sixth trip (026) of the calendar year for observer White,

assigned identifier A07, which happens to be a lobster pot trip (-).

E60005D would indicate the fifth trip of the calendar year for observer Brown, assigned identifier E60, which happens to be a complete fish sampling gillnet trip that was aborted (D).
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Appendix G. Page Numbering Instructions 01/01/01

Appendix G. Page Numbering Instructions

All Logs except the Vessel And Trip Information Log, Gear Characteristics Logs, and the Photo Log are numbered. Below is a listing of each data log used in domestic observing, and the manner in which the logs should be

page numbered, with examples provided.

VESSEL AND TRIP INFORMATION LOG

These logs are not currently page numbered.

GEAR CHARACTERISTICS LOG

These logs are not currently page numbered in any fishery.

HAUL LOG

These logs are numbered on a per haul basis in all fisheries. They are the “cover” sheet for the following other

logs (listed in the order of ordering/numbering):

Individual Animal Log

Length Frequency Log

Crustacean Sample Log

Example: A gillnet haul required two (2) Haul Logs to record all of the catch. A couple of sharks were

caught in this haul as well, requiring one (1) Individual Animal Log. Finfish and crustaceans

were sampled, requiring three (3) Length Frequency Logs and two (2) Crustacean Sample Logs.

The page numbers for the two Haul Logs would be “1 of 8" and “2 of 8".

INDIVIDUAL ANIMAL LOG

These logs are numbered on a per haul basis in all fisheries. They always immediately follow a corresponding

Haul Log, so they may never have a page number lower than “2 of ...”.

Example: In the Haul Log example above, the one Individual Animal Log page number would be “3 of 8".

Example: A gillnet haul required one (1) Haul Log to record all of the haul specific information and ten (10)

Individual Animal Logs to sample all of the pelagic species caught in this haul. The page numbers for the Individual Animal Logs would be “2 of 11", “3 of 11", “4 of 11", etc.

LENGTH FREQUENCY LOG

These logs are numbered on a per haul basis. They should always follow a corresponding Haul Log and any

Individual Animal Logs (if any), so they may never have a page number lower than “2 of ...”

Example: In the Haul Log example above, the Length Frequency Log page numbers would be “4 of 8", “5

of 8" and “6 of 8".

Example: An otter trawl trip haul sampled eight different species of finfish, requiring three (3) Length

Frequency Logs to record all of the length data. No pelagic species or crustaceans were caught

in this haul. The page numbers for these logs would be “2 of 4", “3 of 4" and “4 of 4".

CRUSTACEAN SAMPLE LOG

These logs are numbered on a per haul basis. They always follow a corresponding Haul Log and any Individual

Animal Logs and/or Length Frequency Logs (if any), so they may never have a page number lower than “2 of ...”.

Example: In the Haul Log example above, the Crustacean Sample Log page numbers would be “7 of 8" and

“8 of 8".

Example: A lobster trip haul sampled 175 lobsters, requiring four (4) of these logs. No pelagic species or

finfish were caught in this haul. The page numbers for these logs would be “2 of 5", “3 of 5", “4

of 5" and “5 of 5".
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Appendix G. Page Numbering Instructions 01/01/01

SCALLOP DREDGE OFF-WATCH HAUL LOG

These logs are numbered on a per trip basis. A new log should be started for each off-watch period.

Example: A scallop trip required thirty (30) of these logs to record all of the hauls which occurred during

the observer’s off-watch periods. The page numbers would be “1 of 30", “2 of 30", “3 of 30",

etc.

MARINE MAMMAL, SEA TURTLE AND DEBRIS SIGHTING LOG

These logs are numbered on a per trip basis. Comment pages, located on the back side of the log, always directly

follow and are numbered after the corresponding log page.

Example: A trip required forty (40) of these logs (comment pages included). The page numbers would be

“1 of 40" (log), “2 of 40" (comment page), “3 of 40" (possibly another comment page or a new

log), etc.

INCIDENTAL TAKE LOG

These logs are numbered on a per trip basis.

Example: A trip of 20 incidental takes require three (3) logs to record them all. The page numbers for these

logs would be “1 of 3", “2 of 3" and “3 of 3".

MARINE MAMMAL BIOLOGICAL SAMPLE LOG

These logs are numbered on a per trip basis. The log has two sides, each requiring a number.

Example: In the trip above of twenty incidental takes, two (2) logs are needed to record all of the information. The first animal was a bottlenose dolphin for which additional measurements were recorded

on the back side of the first Biological Sample Log. The page numbers would be “1 of 3" (front),

“2 of 3" (back side of first page) and “3 of 3" (front side of second log).

SEA TURTLE BIOLOGICAL SAMPLE LOG

These logs are numbered on a per trip basis. The log has two sides, each requiring a number.

Example: A trip caught 11 sea turtles, requiring two (2) logs to record all of the information. Sketch’s were

drawn for five of the turtles recorded on the first page, necessitating the use of the back side of the

first log. The page numbers would be recorded as “1 of 3" (front of first page), “2 of 3" (back

side of first page) and “3 of 3" (front of second page).

PHOTO LOG

These logs are not currently page numbered.
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Appendix H. Vessel Equipment Inventory Codes 12/01/03

Appendix H. Vessel Equipment Inventory Codes

Used on the Vessel and Trip Information Log.

WHEELHOUSE ELECTRONICS

901 = LORAN

902 = Radar

903 = Echo Sounder

904 = Fax

905 = Plotters

906 = G.P.S. (Global Positioning System)

907 = Cellular Phone

908 = Vessel Tracking System

909 = VHF Radio

910 = Gyro Compass

911 = Navigational Echo Sounder

912 = Video Sounder

913 = Sonar (Single Direction)

914 = Sonar (Multiple Direction)

915 = Gyro Converter

916 = Direction Finder (Electronic Compass)

917 = Weather Satellite Receiver

918 = Wind Meter

919 = Satellite Navigation System

920 = Data Printer

921 = Doppler Log and Docking Sonar

922 = Auto Pilot

923 = Radio Telephone

924 = Watch Receiver

925 = Personal Computer

926 = Temperature Profiling System

927 = Single Side Band Radio

928 = Radio Direction Finder

929 = Bridge Watch

930 = CB Radio

931 = Depth Sensor

932 = Water Temperature Sensor

GEAR MOUNTED ELECTRONICS

937 = Headrope Transducer

938 = Depth Sensor

939 = Water Temperature Sensor

940 = Catch Monitor (Codend Sensor)

941 = Forward Scanning Headrope Sonar

942 = Net Width Sensor

943 = Water Salinity Sensor
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Appendix H. Vessel Equipment Inventory Codes 12/01/03

944 = Net Speed Sensor

945 = Hull Mounted Hydrophone

946 = Net Pingers (actual use will be recorded elsewhere)

947 = Net Height Sensor

948 = Door Transducer

PROCESSING EQUIPMENT

955 = Filleting Machine

956 = Gutting Machine

957 = Skate Wing Cutter

958 = Grading/Sorting Machine

959 = Shucking Machine

960 = Vacuum Packing Machine

961 = Skinning Machine

962 = Scale

963 = Conveyer Belt (for sorting catch)

964 = Baiter

965 = Pot Dumper

REFRIGERATION/FREEZING EQUIPMENT

985 = Refrigerated Sea Water (RSW) - Flooded System

986 = Refrigerated Sea Water (RSW) - Spray System

987 = Brine Freezer

988 = Single Contact Plate Freezer

989 = Double Contact Plate Freezer

990 = Blast Freezer

991 = Holding Freezer

992 = Refrigerated Hull

993 = Ice Maker (Flaker)

994 = Generator (To run either refrigeration or processing equipment. Include backup generators.)

995 = Engine (To power refrigeration or processing equipment, NOT PROPULSION.)

ALL OTHER EQUIPMENT

999 = Other/Uknown
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Appendix I. Time Lost Reason Codes 01/01/01

Appendix I. Time Lost Reason Codes

Used on the Vessel and Trip Information Log.

00 = Unknown.

01 = Gear conflict with another vessel.

02 = Gear damage repair.

03 = Engine repair.

04 = Awaiting arrival of other vessel, i.e., pair trawling or offloading.

05 = Coast Guard boarding.

06 = Medical emergency, i.e., medical evacuation.

07 = Weather conditions.

08 = Marine mammal interaction.

09 = Gear loss. Include only time spent trying to retrieve the gear.

10 = Vessel leaves a dock at the start of the trip, steams to another dock(s) or port(s) to engage in an

activity (i.e., refueling, buying ice, picking up crew, etc.) and then steams to the fishing grounds.

Record the total amount of time spent steaming to, and docked at, the other dock(s).

11 = Vessel returns to a dock after reaching the location where it will begin fishing, but before deploying

the gear, OR returns to the dock before reaching the location where it will begin fishing. Record the

total amount of time spent steaming out, steaming back to the dock and at the dock.

12 = Vessel returns to a dock after completing fishing activities, but no fish are offloaded. Vessel engages

in an activity (i.e., refueling, dropping off crew, etc.) and then steams to the dock where the captain

intends to sell most of the catch. Record the total amount of time spent at the first dock, plus the time

spent steaming to the offloading dock.

13 = Vessel returns to a dock after beginning fishing activities, but no fish are offloaded. Vessel then

returns to the fishing grounds. Record the total amount of time spent steaming back to the dock, time

spent at the dock and time spent steaming back to the grounds.

99 = Other. Please record the time lost reason in COMMENTS.
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Appendix J. Gear Condition Codes 06/01/04

Appendix J. Gear Condition Codes

Used on all Haul Logs, with specific codes for each fishery.

ALL HAUL LOGS

00 = Unknown.

99 = Other. Specify in COMMENTS.

TRAWL HAUL LOG / SCALLOP TRAWL HAUL LOG

01 = No gear damage, or very few small, scattered holes.

02 = Wings twisted or torn, not exceeding 50% of meshes.

03 = Wings twisted or torn, exceeding 50% of meshes.

04 = Square and/or bosom torn, not exceeding 50% of meshes.

05 = Square and/or bosom torn, exceeding 50% of meshes.

06 = Belly torn, not exceeding 50% of meshes.

07 = Belly torn, exceeding 50% of meshes.

08 = Codend and/or extension piece torn, not exceeding 10% of meshes.

09 = Codend and/or extension piece torn, exceeding 10% of meshes.

10 = Hang-up, causing gear to be hauled back before scheduled time; minor damage.

11 = Parted legs, sweep or head rope.

12 = Tear up exceeding gear condition of code 02, but not total net destruction.

13 = Obstruction in the gear, such as a large amount of fixed gear, boulders, etc.

14 = Crossed doors.

15 = Open codend.

16 = Major hang-up or tear-up, or loss of gear.

17 = Grate clogged with fish or debris.

GILLNET and BEACH SEINE HAUL LOG

21 = No gear damage, or very few small, scattered holes.

22 = Small number of torn meshes, not exceeding 25% of any one net, each net may be torn slightly.

23 = Less than 50% of the nets have less than 50% of the meshes torn.

24 = 50% or more of the nets have less than 50% of the meshes torn.

25 = Less than 50% of the nets are obstructed by a large object.

26 = 50% or more of the nets are obstructed by a large object.

27 = Less than 50% of the nets have 50% or more of the meshes torn.

28 = 50% or more of the nets have 50% or more of the meshes torn.

29 = Nets in the string totally balled up.

PELAGIC DRIFT GILLNET HAUL LOG

31 = No gear damage, or very few small, scattered holes.

32 = Less than 5% of the net torn.

33 = Between 5% and 25% of the net torn.

34 = Between 25% and 50% of the net torn.

35 = Greater than 50% of the net torn.

39 = Net totally balled up.

LOBSTER, CRAB AND FISH POT HAUL LOG

41 = No gear damage.
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Appendix J. Gear Condition Codes 06/01/04

42 = Less than 25% of the pots have enough damage to allow the target species to be released. This

damage includes loss of the escape panel.

43 = Between 25% and 50% of the pots have enough damage to allow the target species to be released.

44 = Greater than 50% of the pots have enough damage to allow the target species to be released.

45 = Less than 25% of the pots are un-fishable.

46 = Between 25% and 50% of the pots are un-fishable.

47 = Greater than 50% of the pots are un-fishable.

PURSE SEINE HAUL LOG

51 = No or insignificant gear damage.

52 = Minor wrap of wire around gear.

53 = Major wrap of wire around gear.

54 = Minor tear-ups of net, not exceeding total of 5% of the net.

55 = Tear-up exceeding code 54, but not total, net destruction.

58 = Total net destruction.

LONGLINE HAUL LOG

61 = No gear damage, or only a few hooks missing.

62 = Less than 50% of gear fouled, i.e., weather/oceanic conditions caused the gear to become tangled, or

otherwise lowered the fishability of the gear.

63 = Greater than 50% of gear fouled, i.e., weather/oceanic conditions caused the gear to become tangled,

or otherwise lowered the fishability of the gear.

64 = Less than 50% of hooks missing.

65 = Greater than 50% of hooks missing.

66 = Parted off, no damage.

67 = Parted off, less than 50% of gear damaged.

68 = Gear completely damaged, or completely lost.

SCALLOP DREDGE HAUL LOG

71 = No gear damage, or insignificant gear damage.

72 = Ring bag broken or missing.

73 = Several rings destroyed.

74 = Club stick detached.

75 = One dredge turned over.

76 = Two dredges turned over.

77 = Dredges crossed.

78 = One dredge lost or totally damaged.

79 = Two dredges lost or totally damaged.

CLAM/QUAHOG DREDGE HAUL LOG

81 = No gear damage, or insignificant gear damage.

82 = Knife frame bent.

83 = Dredge flipped.

84 = Hose or towline in propeller.

85 = Dredge lost or totally damaged.
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Appendix K. Weather Codes 01/01/01

Appendix K. Weather Codes

Used on all Haul Logs and the Marine Mammal, Sea Turtle and Debris Sighting Log.

00 = Unknown.

01 = Clear.

02 = Partly cloudy.

03 = Continuous layers of clouds.

04 = Drizzle.

05 = Rain.

06 = Showers.

07 = Thunderstorms.

08 = Rain and fog.

09 = Fog or thick haze.

10 = Snow, or rain and snow mixed.

11 = Blowing snow.

99 = Other. Describe in COMMENTS.
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Appendix L. Material Codes 01/01/01

Appendix L. Material Codes

Used on all Gear Characteristics Logs, with specific codes for each fishery.

ALL GEAR CHARACTERISTICS LOGS

0 or 00 = Unknown.

9 or 99 = Other. Specify the material.

TRAWL and PAIR TRAWL GEAR CHARACTERISTICS LOG

Net Construction Material:

01 = Nylon.

02 = Poly.

03 = Kevlar®.

04 = Spectra®.

05 = Tenex®.

06 = Nomex®.

98 = Combination. Specify all construction material types.

GILLNET, BEACH SEINE, and PELAGIC DRIFT GILLNET GEAR CHARACTERISTICS

LOGS

Net/Bunt Material:

1 = Nylon. “Mono” is a single strand of nylon.

 “Multi-mono” is composed of multiple strands (usually four) of twisted or braided

 monofilament nylon.

LOBSTER, CRAB AND FISH POT GEAR CHARACTERISTICS LOG

Pot Side Construction Material:

1 = Wood lathe.

2 = Plastic coated wire.

3 = Twine mesh.

4 = Plastic mesh.

8 = Combination.

Biodegradable Panel Attachment Material:

1 = Iron hogrings.

2 = Degradable plastic.

3 = Softwood lathe.

4 = Uncoated wire.
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Appendix L. Material Codes 01/01/01

PURSE SEINE GEAR CHARACTERISTICS LOG

Net and Sack/Bunt Construction Material:

01 = Nylon.

02 = Poly.

03 = Kevlar®.

04 = Spectra®.

98 = Combination. Specify all construction material types.

Purse Ring Material:

1 = Steel.

2 = Iron.

3 = Alloy.

LONGLINE GEAR CHARACTERISTICS LOG

Mainline, Gangion and Leader Material:

1 = Monofilament nylon.

2 = Cotton. (Mainline and Gangion only)

3 = Steel wire. (Mainline and Gangion only)
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Appendix M. Color Codes 01/01/01

Appendix M. Color Codes

Used for:

• NET COLOR on the Gillnet Gear Characteristics Log (GGG).

• NET COLOR on the Pelagic Drift Gillnet Gear Characteristics Log (GPG).

• NET COLOR and BUNT COLOR on the Beach Seine Gear Characteristics Log

(BSG).

• MAINLINE COLOR, GANGION COLOR and LIGHT STICK COLOR on the

Longline Gear Characteristics Log (LLG, although not all colors used

for each field).

00 = Unknown. (GGG, GPG, BSG, LLG)

01 = Clear. (GGG, GPG, BSG, LLG)

02 = White. (GGG, GPG, BSG, LLG)

03 = Pink. (GGG, GPG, BSG, LLG)

04 = Black. (GGG, GPG, BSG, LLG)

05 = Green. (GGG, GPG, BSG, LLG)

06 = Blue. (GGG, GPG, BSG, LLG)

07 = Multi-color1 (GGG, GPG, BSG, LLG)

08 = Red. (GGG, GPG, BSG, LLG)

09 = Orange. (GGG, BSG, LLG)

10 = Purple. (GGG, BSG, LLG)

98 = Combination2

. Record color in COMMENTS. (GGG, BSG, LLG)

99 = Other3. Record the color in COMMENTS. (GGG, GPG, BSG, LLG)

1 “Multi-color” is defined as more than one color within one item, e.g., 1 net, 1 lightstick, etc.

2 “Combination” is defined as more than one color within an entire gear item, e.g., a string.

3 Do not use “Other” for shade differentiations. Code these as the most appropriate color (i.e., “light blue” should be

coded as 06 “Blue” and “yellow” as 99 “Other”). Comment when appropriate, regardless of code choice.
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Appendix N. Shape Codes 01/01/01

Appendix N. Shape Codes

Used for:

• FISH OUTLET SHAPE on the Trawl Gear Characteristics Log (OTG).

• FISH OUTLET SHAPE on the Pair Trawl Gear Characteristics Log (PRG).

• POT SHAPE and ESCAPE VENT SHAPE on the Lobster, Crab and Fish Pot Gear Characteristics Log

(PTG, although not all shapes used for each field).

00 = Unknown. (OTG, PRG, PTG)

01 = Rectangular. (OTG, PRG, PTG)

02 = Round/Oval. (PTG)

03 = 1⁄2 Round. (PTG)

04 = Cone. (PTG)

05 = Trapezoid. (PTG)

06 = Square. (OTG, PRG, PTG)

07 = Diamond. (OTG, PRG)

08 = Triangular. (OTG, PRG)

99 = Other. Record shape in COMMENTS. (OTG, PRG, PTG)
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Appendix O. Bait Codes 12/01/03

Appendix O. Bait Codes

Used on the Lobster, Crab and Fish Pot Haul Log and the Longline Haul Log.

KIND

00 = Unknown.

01 = Mackerel.

02 = Herring.

03 = Squid.

04 = Artificial. (Leave BAIT TYPE and BAIT CONDITION blank.)

05 = Redfish.

06 = Sardine.

07 = Scad.

08 = Skate.

09 = Clams

99 = Other. Record the bait kind in COMMENTS.

TYPE

0 = Unknown.

1 = Whole.

2 = Cut.

3 = Live.

9 = Other. Record the bait type in COMMENTS.

CONDITION

0 = Unknown.

1 = Previously frozen.

2 = Fresh.

3 = Salted.

6 = Frozen.

7 = Semi-frozen.

8 = Combination. Record all bait conditions in COMMENTS.

9 = Other. Record the bait condition in COMMENTS.
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Appendix P. Vernier Caliper Instructions 01/01/01

Appendix P. Vernier Caliper Instructions

Calipers are used to collect the following measurements:

• Pot entrance ring diameter on the Lobster, Fish and Crab Pot Gear Characteristics Log.

• Escape vent length and height on the Lobster, Fish and Crab Pot Gear Characteristics Log.

• Inside and outside ring diameter and twine top inside mesh measurements on the Scallop Dredge Gear Characteristics Log.

• Codend and codend liner inside mesh measurements on the Trawl/Pair Trawl Gear Characteristics Logs.

• Lobster carapace length on the Crustacean Sample Log.

• Crab carapace width on the Crustacean Sample Log.

• Net inside mesh size measurements on the Gillnet Gear Characteristics Log.

• Net and bunt inside mesh size measurements on the Beach Seine Gear Characteristics Log.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

• Reference Figure 1.

• The Vernier Calipers should be used when requested in the manual instructions. Do not substitute measurements obtained from any other tool. If caliper measurements are not possible, measurements should be recorded in the COMMENT section of the corresponding log.

• The calipers are used by grasping the main beam between the palm and fingers, while pushing or pulling the

slide with the thumb on the knurled thumb rest.

• The thumb should exert approximately 5 pounds of force in either direction while the measurement is read. Do

not apply excessive measurement force, as this will distort the measurements.

• The slider may be clamped with the clamp screw for easier reading of the scale.

• Measurements are read at the zero mark of the slider. Use the top of the main scale to obtain measurements to

the nearest millimeter.

• Do not use the fine adjustment or the vernier scale.

OUTSIDE MEASUREMENTS

• Use for scallop ring outside measurements, clam/quahog measurements and crustacean carapace measurements.

• Place item to be measured as close to the reference surface as possible, making its edges contact the outside

jaws as perfectly as possible.

INSIDE MEASUREMENTS

• Use for mesh measurement, scallop ring inside measurements and lobster pot escape vent measurements.

• Place the inside jaws as deep as possible into the item to be measured, making as perfect a contact as possible.

• Measure in a straight line. Do not allow the calipers to measure at an angle.

• When measuring mesh, do not apply excessive force to stretch the mesh too much beyond its normal hanging

configuration.
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Appendix P. Vernier Caliper Instructions 01/01/01

PROPER VERNIER CALIPER MAINTENANCE

• Wipe dust and dirt from all surfaces and rinse in fresh water after each use.

• Apply WD-40 to the sliding surfaces. Lack of lubrication may cause scratching on the sliding surfaces.

• Before storage, make sure the zero lines align when the jaws are closed, with no space observed between the

jaws.

• Store calipers in their plastic sheath in a safe place when not in use.

1. Outside jaws. 7. Main Scale.

2. Inside jaws. 8. Vernier scale- do not use.

3. Depth bar. 9. Clamp screw.

4. Step surface. 10. Reference Surface.

5. Main beam. 11. Knurled thumb rest.

6. Slider. 12. Fine adjustment- do not use.

Figure 1. Vernier Caliper parts.
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Appendix Q. Conversion Tables 01/01/01

GENERAL CONVERSIONS

TWINE SIZE CONVERSIONS

Size

Pelagic Drift Gillnet Twisted Nylon

Size Deniers Breaking

Strength (lbs)

# Feet/lb

9 24 84 2250

12 30 105 1824

15 36 125 1550

18 48 160 1152

21 60 217 860

24 72 242 740

30 84 297 625

36 96 336 520

42 108 365 470

54 144 460 360

60 168 552 305

72 192 601 270

84 228 765 220

96 276 905 177

120 336 1090 135

Gillnet Monofilament

Diameter Old Size

(mm)

3 0.28 69

4 0.33 104

6 0.40 139

7 0.45 -

8 0.47 177(208)

10 0.52 208(208L)

12 0.57 277

14 0.62 -

16 0.66 -

18 0.70 -

20 0.74 -

24 0.81 -

30 0.90 -

40 1.05 -

1 inch = 2.54 centimeters

1 foot = 30.48 centimeters

1 foot = 0.30 meters

1 yard = 3 feet

1 meter = 3.28 feet

1 meter = 39.37 inches

1 statue mile = 5280 feet

1 statue mile = 1.61 kilometers

1 kilometer = 0.62 statue mile

0-2 seconds = 0.0 minutes

3-8 seconds = 0.1 minutes

9-14 seconds = 0.2 minutes

15-20 seconds = 0.3 minutes

21-26 seconds = 0.4 minutes

27-32 seconds = 0.5 minutes

33-38 seconds = 0.6 minutes

39-44 seconds = 0.7 minutes

45-50 seconds = 0.8 minutes

51-56 seconds = 0.9 minutes

57-60 seconds = 1.0 minutes

Nautical Units

1 fathom = 6 feet

1 fathom = 1.83 meters

1 nautical mile = 6076 feet

1 nautical mile = 1852 meters

1 nautical mile = 1.15 statue miles

1 knot = 1 nautical mile/hr

Length

Volume

1 liter = 1.05 quarts

1 liter = 0.26 gallons

1 gallon = 3.78 liters

Mass

1 pound = 453.59 grams

1 pound = 0.45 kilograms

1 kilogram = 2.20 pounds

1 standard ton = 2000 pounds

1 metric ton = 2204.60 pounds

1 metric ton = 1000 kilograms

Metric Units

Circular Measure

60 seconds = 1 minute

60 minutes = 1 degree

90 degrees = 1 quadrant

24 Hour Clock

12:00 Midnight = 0000

1:00 a.m. = 0100

2:00 a.m. = 0200

3:00 a.m. = 0300

4:00 a.m. = 0400

5:00 a.m. = 0500

6:00 a.m. = 0600

7:00 a.m. = 0700

8:00 a.m. = 0800

9:00 a.m. = 0900

10:00 a.m. = 1000

11:00 a.m. = 1100

12:00 noon = 1200

1:00 p.m. = 1300

2:00 p.m. = 1400

3:00 p.m. = 1500

4:00 p.m. = 1600

5:00 p.m. = 1700

6:00 p.m. = 1800

7:00 p.m. = 1900

8:00 p.m. = 2000

9:00 p.m. = 2100

10:00 p.m. = 2200

11:00 p.m. = 2300

Seconds to Tenths of Minutes

(or Minutes to Tenths of Hours)

1 meter = 100 centimeters

1 kilogram = 1000 grams

1 liter = 1000 mililiters

mega = 1,000,000

kilo = 1,000

deca = 10

deci = 0.1 (tenth)

centi = 0.01 (hundreth)

mili = 0.001 (thousandth)

General Twine Size Codes: 000 = Unknown, 998 = Combination
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Appendix Q. Conversion Tables 01/01/01

F 0.0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9

28 -2.2 -2.2 -2.1 -2.1 -2.0 -1.9 -1.9 -1.8 -1.8 -1.7

29 -1.7 -1.6 -1.6 -1.5 -1.4 -1.4 -1.3 -1.3 -1.2 -1.2

30 -1.1 -1.1 -1.0 -0.9 -0.9 -0.8 -0.8 -0.7 -0.7 -0.6

31 -0.6 -0.5 -0.4 -0.4 -0.3 -0.3 -0.2 -0.2 -0.1 -0.1

32 0.0 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.3 0.4 0.4 0.5

33 0.6 0.6 0.7 0.7 0.8 0.8 0.9 0.9 1.0 1.1

34 1.1 1.2 1.2 1.3 1.3 1.4 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.6

35 1.7 1.7 1.8 1.8 1.9 1.9 2.0 2.1 2.1 2.2

36 2.2 2.3 2.3 2.4 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.6 2.7 2.7

37 2.8 2.8 2.9 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.1 3.2 3.2 3.3

38 3.3 3.4 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.6 3.7 3.7 3.8 3.8

39 3.9 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.1 4.2 4.2 4.3 4.3 4.4

40 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.6 4.7 4.7 4.8 4.8 4.9 4.9

41 5.0 5.1 5.1 5.2 5.2 5.3 5.3 5.4 5.4 5.5

42 5.6 5.6 5.7 5.7 5.8 5.8 5.9 5.9 6.0 6.1

43 6.1 6.2 6.2 6.3 6.3 6.4 6.4 6.5 6.6 6.6

44 6.7 6.7 6.8 6.8 6.9 6.9 7.0 7.1 7.1 7.2

45 7.2 7.3 7.3 7.4 7.4 7.5 7.6 7.6 7.7 7.7

46 7.8 7.8 7.9 7.9 8.0 8.1 8.1 8.2 8.2 8.3

47 8.3 8.4 8.4 8.5 8.6 8.6 8.7 8.7 8.8 8.8

48 8.9 8.9 9.0 9.1 9.1 9.2 9.2 9.3 9.3 9.4

49 9.4 9.5 9.6 9.6 9.7 9.7 9.8 9.8 9.9 9.9

50 10.0 10.1 10.1 10.2 10.2 10.3 10.3 10.4 10.4 10.5

51 10.6 10.6 10.7 10.7 10.8 10.8 10.9 10.9 11.0 11.1

52 11.1 11.2 11.2 11.3 11.3 11.4 11.4 11.5 11.6 11.6

53 11.7 11.7 11.8 11.8 11.9 11.9 12.0 12.1 12.1 12.2

54 12.2 12.3 12.3 12.4 12.4 12.5 12.6 12.6 12.7 12.7

55 12.8 12.8 12.9 12.9 13.0 13.1 13.1 13.2 13.2 13.3

56 13.3 13.4 13.4 13.5 13.6 13.6 13.7 13.7 13.8 13.8

57 13.9 13.9 14.0 14.1 14.1 14.2 14.2 14.3 14.3 14.4

58 14.4 14.5 14.6 14.6 14.7 14.7 14.8 14.8 14.9 14.9

59 15.0 15.1 15.1 15.2 15.2 15.3 15.3 15.4 15.4 15.5

60 15.6 15.6 15.7 15.7 15.8 15.8 15.9 15.9 16.0 16.1

61 16.1 16.2 16.2 16.3 16.3 16.4 16.4 16.5 16.6 16.6

62 16.7 16.7 16.8 16.8 16.9 16.9 17.0 17.1 17.1 17.2

63 17.2 17.3 17.3 17.4 17.4 17.5 17.6 17.6 17.7 17.7

64 17.8 17.8 17.9 17.9 18.0 18.1 18.1 18.2 18.2 18.3

65 18.3 18.4 18.4 18.5 18.6 18.6 18.7 18.7 18.8 18.8

66 18.9 18.9 19.0 19.1 19.1 19.2 19.2 19.3 19.3 19.4

67 19.4 19.5 19.6 19.6 19.7 19.7 19.8 19.8 19.9 19.9

68 20.0 20.1 20.1 20.2 20.2 20.3 20.3 20.4 20.4 20.5

69 20.6 20.6 20.7 20.7 20.8 20.8 20.9 20.9 21.0 21.1

70 21.1 21.2 21.2 21.3 21.3 21.4 21.4 21.5 21.6 21.6

TEMPERATURE CONVERSIONS
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CODE COMMON NAME MARKET CATEGORY LOG

0010 ALEWIFE SPP

6632 ALLIGATORFISH SPP

0030 AMBERJACK, NK IAL

0060 ANCHOVY, BAY SPP

6860 ANCHOVY, NK SPP

6645 ANCHOVY, STRIPED SPP

6878 ANEMONE, NK SPP

1710 ARGENTINE, ATLANTIC SPP

0180 BARRACUDA, NK IAL

6627 BARRELFISH SPP

4180 BASS, STRIPED SPP

6611 BATFISH, ATLANTIC SPP

6610 BATFISH, NK SPP

6626 BEARDFISH SPP

6100 BIRD, NK INC

6629 BLENNY, NK (FISH) SPP

0230 BLUEFISH SPP

6623 BOARFISH, DEEPBODY SPP

6607 BOARFISH, NK SPP

6883 BONE, NK SPP

0330 BONITO, ATLANTIC SPP, IAL

6101 BOOBY, BROWN INC

6102 BOOBY, MASKED INC

6136 BUFFLEHEAD INC

0511 BUTTERFISH SPP

3610 CAPELIN SPP

0630 CARP SPP

7430 CLAM, BLOODARC SPP

7640 CLAM, NK SPP

7600 CLAM, RAZOR SPP

7630 CLAM, SOFT-SHELLED SPP

7650 CLAM, STIMPSONS SURF (ARTIC) SPP

7690 CLAM, SURF SPP

6894 CLAPPER, NK SPP

6895 CLAPPER, SCALLOP SPP

6896 CLAPPER, CLAM SPP

0570 COBIA IAL

0812 COD, ATLANTIC CHEEKS SPP

0818 COD, ATLANTIC ROUND SPP

6605 CODLING, METALLIC SPP

6880 CORAL, STONY, NK SPP

6111 CORMORANT, DBL CREST INC

6112 CORMORANT, GREAT INC

6113 CORMORANT, NK INC

7000 CRAB, BLUE SPP, CRU

7140 CRAB, CANCER, NK SPP, CRU

7100 CRAB, DEEPSEA, RED SPP, CRU

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7080 CRAB, GREEN SPP, CRU

6868 CRAB, HERMIT, NK SPP, CRU

7240 CRAB, HORSESHOE SPP, CRU

7110 CRAB, JONAH SPP, CRU

6866 CRAB, NORTHERN STONE SPP, CRU

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CODE COMMON NAME MARKET CATEGORY LOG

7120 CRAB, ROCK SPP, CRU

7185 CRAB, SNOW SPP, CRU

6865 CRAB, SPECKLED, NK SPP, CRU

7150 CRAB, SPIDER, NK SPP, CRU

7151 CRAB, SPIDER, PORTLY SPP, CRU

7130 CRAB, TRUE, NK SPP, CRU

0840 CRAPPIE, NK SPP

0900 CROAKER, ATLANTIC SPP

0930 CUNNER (YELLOW PERCH) SPP

0960 CUSK SPP

6861 CUSK-EEL, NK SPP

6640 CUTLASSFISH, ATL IAL

0985 DEALFISH (RIBBONFISH) SPP

6810 DEBRIS, FISHING GEAR SPP

6802 DEBRIS, GLASS SPP

6801 DEBRIS, METAL SPP

6800 DEBRIS, NK SPP

6830 DEBRIS, PLASTIC SPP

6805 DEBRIS, ROCK SPP

6820 DEBRIS, WOOD SPP

3460 DOGFISH, CHAIN ROUND SPP

3501 DOGFISH, NK ROUND SPP

3502 DOGFISH, NK TAILS SPP

3508 DOGFISH, NK FINS SPP

3511 DOGFISH, SMOOTH ROUND SPP

3512 DOGFISH, SMOOTH TAILS SPP

3518 DOGFISH, SMOOTH FINS SPP

3521 DOGFISH, SPINY ROUND SPP

3522 DOGFISH, SPINY BELLYFLAPS SPP

3524 DOGFISH, SPINY TAILS SPP

3528 DOGFISH, SPINY FINS SPP

6941 DOLPHIN, BOTTLENOSE INC

6961 DOLPHIN, CLYMENE INC

6962 DOLPHIN, FRASER’S INC

6997 DOLPHIN, NK (MAMMAL) INC

6963 DOLPHIN, PANTROPICAL SPOTTED INC

6942 DOLPHIN, RISSO’S INC

6957 DOLPHIN, ROUGH TOOTH INC

6940 DOLPHIN, SADDLEBACK INC

6944 DOLPHIN, SPINNER INC

6901 DOLPHIN, SPOTD, ATL INC

6902 DOLPHIN, SPOTD, BRID INC

6943 DOLPHIN, SPOTD, NK INC

6952 DOLPHIN, STRIPED INC

6951 DOLPHIN, WHITEBEAKED INC

6936 DOLPHIN, WHITESIDED INC

1050 DOLPHINFISH (MAHI MAHI) IAL

1880 DORY, BUCKLER (JOHN) SPP

1890 DORY, NK SPP

6131 DOVEKIE INC

6609 DRAGONFISH, BOA SPP

1060 DRUM, BLACK SPP

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CODE COMMON NAME MARKET CATEGORY LOG

6797 DRUM, NK SPP

1070 DRUM, RED SPP

6892 ECHINODERM, NK SPP

1150 EEL, AMERICAN SPP

1160 EEL, CONGER SPP

6862 EEL, GARDEN, NK SPP

1170 EEL, NK SPP

6863 EEL, ROCK (GUNNEL) SPP

2060 EEL, SAND LANCE, NK SPP

6859 EEL, SLENDER SNIPE SPP

6875 EELGRASS SPP

6613 EELPOUT, NK SPP

6855 EGGS, NK SPP

6135 EIDER, COMMON INC

3850 ESCOLAR IAL

6796 FILEFISH, NK SPP

6856 FISH EGGS, NK SPP

5260 FISH, NK IAL, SPP

1240 FLOUNDER, AMERICAN PLAICE SPP

1270 FLOUNDER, FOURSPOT SPP

1290 FLOUNDER, GULFSTREAM SPP

6886 FLOUNDER, LEFTEYE, NK SPP

1260 FLOUNDER, NK SPP

1250 FLOUNDER, SAND DAB (WINDOWPANE) SPP

1300 FLOUNDER, SOUTHERN SPP

1219 FLOUNDER, SUMMER (FLUKE) SPP

1200 FLOUNDER, WINTER (BLACKBACK) SPP

1220 FLOUNDER, WITCH (GREY SOLE) SPP

1230 FLOUNDER, YELLOWTAIL SPP

6141 FRIGATEBIRD, MAGNIF INC

6161 FULMAR, NORTHERN INC

6171 GANNET, NORTHERN INC

6660 GAPER, RED EYE SPP

1330 GARFISH (NEEDLEFISH) SPP

6152 GREBE, HORNED INC

6150 GREBE, NK INC

6153 GREBE, PIED BILLED INC

6154 GREBE, RED NECKED INC

6671 GRENADIER, COMMON (MARLINSPIKE) SPP

6672 GRENADIER, LONG-NOSED SPP

1380 GRENADIER, NK SPP

6673 GRENADIER, ROUGHEAD SPP

5240 GROUNDFISH, NK SPP

1410 GROUPER, NK IAL

1414 GROUPER, SNOWY IAL

1440 GRUNT, NK SPP

6181 GUILLEMOT, BLACK INC

6201 GULL, BLACK-HEADED INC

6202 GULL, BONAPARTE’S INC

6203 GULL, FRANKLIN’S INC

6204 GULL, GLAUCOUS INC

6205 GULL, GREAT BLK-BACK INC

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CODE COMMON NAME MARKET CATEGORY LOG

6206 GULL, HERRING INC

6207 GULL, ICELAND INC

6215 GULL, IVORY INC

6208 GULL, LAUGHING INC

6209 GULL, LESS BLK-BACK INC

6210 GULL, LITTLE INC

6211 GULL, MEW INC

6200 GULL, NK INC

6212 GULL, RING BILLED INC

6216 GULL, ROSS’S INC

6213 GULL, SABINE’S INC

6214 GULL, THAYER’S INC

1477 HADDOCK SPP

1500 HAGFISH, ATLANTIC SPP

6604 HAKE, BLUE SPP

6603 HAKE, LONGFIN SPP

6600 HAKE, NK SPP

1520 HAKE, RED (LING) SPP

1551 HAKE, RED/WHITE MIX SPP

5090 HAKE, SILVER (WHITING) SPP

6615 HAKE, SOUTHERN SPP

6602 HAKE, SPOTTED SPP

1539 HAKE, WHITE SPP

1590 HALIBUT, ATLANTIC SPP

1580 HALIBUT, GREENLAND SPP

1656 HARVESTFISH SPP

1685 HERRING, ATLANTIC SPP

1120 HERRING, BLUEBACK SPP

1670 HERRING, NK (SHAD) SPP

1280 HOGCHOCKER SPP

1790 HOGFISH SPP

6690 HOUNDFISH IAL

8990 INVERTEBRATE, NK SPP

0870 JACK, CREVALLE SPP

6780 JACK, NK SPP

6301 JAEGER, LONG TAILED INC

6300 JAEGER, NK INC

6302 JAEGER, PARASITIC INC

6303 JAEGER, POMARINE INC

6305 JAEGER, SOUTH POLAR INC

6871 JELLYFISH, NK SPP

6618 KINGFISH, GULF SPP

1970 KINGFISH, NK SPP

6616 KINGFISH, NORTHERN SPP

6617 KINGFISH, SOUTHERN SPP

6311 KITTIWAKE, BLK-LEGGD INC

2680 LADYFISH SPP

6631 LAMPREY, NK SPP

6872 LAMPSHELL, NK SPP

6774 LANCETFISH, NK IAL

6608 LANTERNFISH, NK SPP

6787 LEATHERJACKET SPP

6647 LIZARDFISH SPP

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CODE COMMON NAME MARKET CATEGORY LOG

7270 LOBSTER, AMERICAN SPP, CRU

6786 LOOKDOWN SPP

6322 LOON, ARCTICA INC

6323 LOON, COMMON INC

6321 LOON, NK INC

6324 LOON, RED-THROATED INC

6760 LOUVAR IAL

2100 LUMPFISH SPP

6635 LUMPSUCKER, ATL SPNY SPP

2120 MACKEREL, ATLANTIC SPP

2150 MACKEREL, CHUB SPP

1320 MACKEREL, FRIGATE IAL

1940 MACKEREL, KING SPP

6649 MACKEREL, NK SPP

6638 MACKEREL, SNAKE, NK SPP

3840 MACKEREL, SPANISH SPP

6964 MANATEE, WEST INDIAN INC

6991 MARINE MAMMAL, NK INC

2171 MARLIN, BLUE IAL

2181 MARLIN, NK IAL

2161 MARLIN, WHITE IAL

2210 MENHADEN, ATLANTIC SPP

6103 MERGANSER, NK INC

6770 MOLA, NK IAL

6772 MOLA, OCEAN SUNFISH IAL

6771 MOLA, SHARPTAIL IAL

6773 MOLA, SLENDER IAL

6857 MOLLUSCA EGGS, NK SPP

8040 MOLLUSK, NK SPP

0120 MONKFISH (ANGLER, GOOSEFISH) TAIL SPP

0123 MONKFISH (ANGLER, GOOSEFISH) LIVER SPP

0124 MONKFISH (ANGLER, GOOSEFISH) SPP

6785 MOONFISH, ATLANTIC SPP

2341 MULLET, NK SPP

2350 MULLET, STRIPED SPP

6636 MUMMICHOG SPP

6330 MURRE, NK INC

6332 MURRE, THICK-BILLED INC

6331 MURRE, THIN-BILLED INC

7810 MUSSEL, NK SPP

6966 NARWHAL INC

0190 NEEDLEFISH, ATLANTIC IAL

6341 NODDY, BROWN INC

0000 NONE (UNKNOWN IN LEGACY DATA) SPP, IAL

2500 OCEAN POUT SPP

7860 OCTOPUS, NK SPP

6639 OILFISH IAL

2490 OPAH IAL

7898 OYSTER, COMMON SPP

7921 OYSTER, EUROPEAN FLAT SPP

5250 PELAGIC FISH, NK IAL

6351 PELICAN, BROWN INC

3110 PERCH, SAND SPP

5060 PERCH, WHITE SPP

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CODE COMMON NAME MARKET CATEGORY LOG

5170 PERCH, YELLOW SPP

7980 PERIWINKLE, COMMON SPP

6791 PERMIT SPP

6362 PETREL, BERMUDA INC

6363 PETREL, BLACK-CAPPED INC

6364 PETREL, FEA’S INC

6361 PETREL, SO-TRINIDAD INC

6371 PHALAROPE, RED INC

6372 PHALAROPE, RED-NECKED INC

2580 PIGFISH SPP

6781 PILOTFISH SPP

2670 PINFISH SPP

6841 PINGER, ACTIVE IAL

6842 PINGER, PASSIVE IAL

6621 PIPEFISH/SEAHORSE,NK SPP

2695 POLLOCK SPP

6777 POMFRET, ATLANTIC SPP

6776 POMFRET, BIGSCALE SPP

6578 POMFRET, NK SPP

6788 POMPANO, AFRICAN SPP

2720 POMPANO, FLORIDA SPP

6646 PORCUPINE FISH SPP

3320 PORGY, NK SPP

3300 PORGY, RED SPP

6960 PORPOISE, HARBOR INC

6998 PORPOISE/DOLPHIN, NK INC

6379 PTERODROMA NK INC

4300 PUFFER, NK (BURRFISH) SPP

4290 PUFFER, NORTHERN SPP

6381 PUFFIN, ATLANTIC INC

7488 QUAHOG, HARD SHELL CLAM SPP

7540 QUAHOG, OCEAN (BLACK CLAM) SPP

3270 RAVEN, SEA SPP

6739 RAY, BULLNOSE SPP

6741 RAY, BUTTERFLY, NK IAL

6742 RAY, BUTTERFLY, SMOOTH IAL

6743 RAY, BUTTERFLY, SPINY IAL

6740 RAY, COWNOSE SPP

6745 RAY, DEVIL IAL

6700 RAY, EAGLE, NK IAL

6753 RAY, NK IAL

6730 RAY, TORPEDO IAL

6720 RAY,MANTA, ATLANTIC IAL

6715 RAY,MANTA,NK IAL

6391 RAZORBILL INC

2400 REDFISH, NK (OCEAN PERCH) SPP

6750 REMORA, NK SPP

6644 RIBBONFISH, NK SPP

6643 RIBBONFISH,POLKA-DOT SPP

6642 RIBBONFISH,SCALLOPED SPP

6606 ROCKLING, FOURBEARD SPP

6876 ROCKWEED, NK SPP

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CODE COMMON NAME MARKET CATEGORY LOG

2420 ROSEFISH,BLACK BELLY SPP

6778 ROUGHY, BIG SPP

6779 ROUGHY, NK SPP

2130 RUNNER, BLUE SPP

6630 SAILFISH IAL

3050 SALMON, ATLANTIC IAL

3080 SALMON, CHINOOK IAL

3070 SALMON, COHO IAL

3090 SALMON, NK IAL

3060 SALMON, PINK IAL

6874 SAND DOLLAR SPP

3196 SAURY, ATLANTIC SPP

6784 SCAD, BIGEYE SPP

6782 SCAD, MACKEREL SPP

3310 SCAD, ROUGH SPP

7990 SCALLOP, BAY SPP

7970 SCALLOP, CALICO SPP

7950 SCALLOP, ICELANDIC SPP

7960 SCALLOP, NK SPP

8009 SCALLOP, SEA SPP

6612 SCORPIONFISH, NK SPP

6521 SCOTER, BLACK INC

6520 SCOTER, NK INC

6523 SCOTER, SURF INC

6522 SCOTER, WHITE-WINGED INC

6678 SCULPIN, LONGHORN SPP

3260 SCULPIN, NK SPP

3295 SCUP SPP

3350 SEA BASS, BLACK SPP

3330 SEA BASS, NK SPP

8060 SEA CUCUMBER, NK SPP

6873 SEA PANSY SPP

6884 SEA PEN SPP

6869 SEA POTATO SPP

3430 SEA ROBIN, ARMORED SPP

3410 SEA ROBIN, NK SPP

3400 SEA ROBIN, NORTHERN SPP

3420 SEA ROBIN, STRIPED SPP

6879 SEA SQUIRT, NK SPP

8050 SEA URCHIN, NK SPP

6984 SEAL, BEARDED INC

6996 SEAL, GRAY INC

6995 SEAL, HARBOR INC

6981 SEAL, HARP INC

6982 SEAL, HOODED INC

6985 SEAL, LARGA (SPOTTED) INC

6994 SEAL, NK INC

6986 SEAL, RIBBON INC

6983 SEAL, RINGED INC

3340 SEATROUT, NK SPP

3450 SEATROUT, SPOTTED(SPOTTED WEAKFISH) SPP

8171 SEAWEED, NK SPP

3474 SHAD, AMERICAN SPP

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CODE COMMON NAME MARKET CATEGORY LOG

1340 SHAD, GIZZARD SPP

1730 SHAD, HICKORY SPP

6864 SHANNY, NK SPP

4771 SHARK, ATL ANGEL IAL

4941 SHARK, ATL SHARPNOSE ROUND IAL

4948 SHARK, ATL SHARPNOSE FINS SPP

4961 SHARK, BASKING ROUND IAL, SPP

4968 SHARK, BASKING FINS SPP

4831 SHARK, BIGNOSE ROUND IAL

4838 SHARK, BIGNOSE FINS SPP

4871 SHARK, BLACK TIP ROUND IAL

4878 SHARK, BLACK TIP FINS SPP

4931 SHARK, BLUE (BLUE DOG) ROUND IAL

4938 SHARK, BLUE (BLUE DOG) FINS SPP

4891 SHARK, BULL ROUND IAL

4898 SHARK, BULL FINS SPP

4971 SHARK, CARCHARHIN,NK ROUND IAL, SPP

4978 SHARK, CARCHARHIN,NK FINS SPP

4841 SHARK, DUSKY ROUND IAL

4848 SHARK, DUSKY FINS SPP

4990 SHARK, FINETOOTH ROUND IAL

3860 SHARK, HAMMERHEAD, GREAT ROUND IAL

4781 SHARK, HAMMERHEAD, SCALLOPED ROUND IAL

4788 SHARK, HAMMERHEAD, SCALLOPED FINS SPP

4791 SHARK, HAMMERHEAD, SMOOTH ROUND IAL

4798 SHARK, HAMMERHEAD, SMOOTH FINS SPP

4951 SHARK, HAMMERHEAD,NK ROUND IAL

4958 SHARK, HAMMERHEAD,NK FINS SPP

4921 SHARK, LEMON ROUND IAL

4928 SHARK, LEMON FINS SPP

3581 SHARK, MAKO, LONGFIN ROUND IAL

3588 SHARK, MAKO, LONGFIN FINS SPP

3571 SHARK, MAKO, NK ROUND IAL

3572 SHARK, MAKO, NK CHUNKS SPP

3578 SHARK, MAKO, NK FINS SPP

3551 SHARK, MAKO, SHORTFIN ROUND IAL

3558 SHARK, MAKO, SHORTFIN FINS SPP

4861 SHARK, NIGHT ROUND IAL

4868 SHARK, NIGHT FINS SPP

3591 SHARK, NK ROUND IAL

3592 SHARK, NK CHUNKS SPP

3598 SHARK, NK FINS SPP

3481 SHARK, NURSE ROUND IAL

3488 SHARK, NURSE FINS SPP

4901 SHARK, OCEANIC WHITETIP ROUND IAL

4908 SHARK, OCEANIC WHITETIP FINS SPP

4981 SHARK, PELAGIC ROUND IAL

4988 SHARK, PELAGIC FINS SPP

4811 SHARK, PORBEAGLE (MACKEREL SHARK) ROUND IAL

4818 SHARK, PORBEAGLE (MACKEREL SHARK) FINS SPP

3491 SHARK, SAND TIGER ROUND IAL

4821 SHARK, SANDBAR (BROWN SHARK) ROUND IAL

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CODE COMMON NAME MARKET CATEGORY LOG

4828 SHARK, SANDBAR (BROWN SHARK) FINS SPP

4851 SHARK, SILKY ROUND IAL

4858 SHARK, SILKY FINS SPP

4881 SHARK, SPINNER ROUND IAL

4888 SHARK, SPINNER FINS SPP

3531 SHARK, THRESHER ROUND IAL

3538 SHARK, THRESHER FINS SPP

3541 SHARK, THRESHER, BIGEYE ROUND IAL

3548 SHARK, THRESHER, BIGEYE FINS SPP

4911 SHARK, TIGER ROUND IAL

4918 SHARK, TIGER FINS SPP

4801 SHARK, WHITE ROUND IAL

4808 SHARK, WHITE FINS SPP

6401 SHEARWATER, AUDUBON’S INC

6407 SHEARWATER, CORY’S INC

6402 SHEARWATER, GREATER INC

6403 SHEARWATER, LITTLE INC

6405 SHEARWATER, MANX INC

6400 SHEARWATER, NK INC

6406 SHEARWATER, SOOTY INC

3560 SHEEPSHEAD SPP

6882 SHELL, NK SPP

6893 SHELLFISH, NK SPP

7370 SHRIMP, MANTIS SPP

7350 SHRIMP, NK SPP

7360 SHRIMP, PANDALID, NK (NORTHERN) SPP

7380 SHRIMP, PENAEID, NK (SOUTHERN) SPP

7330 SHRIMP, ROYAL RED SPP

7340 SHRIMP, SCARLET SPP

6881 SHRIMP, SHORE, NK SPP

3620 SILVERSIDE, ATLANTIC SPP

3630 SILVERSIDE, NK SPP

3680 SKATE, BARNDOOR SPP

3681 SKATE, BARNDOOR WINGS SPP

3720 SKATE, CLEARNOSE SPP

3721 SKATE, CLEARNOSE WINGS SPP

3660 SKATE, LITTLE SPP

3661 SKATE, LITTLE WINGS SPP

3650 SKATE, NK SPP

3651 SKATE, NK WINGS SPP

3640 SKATE, ROSETTTE SPP

3641 SKATE, ROSETTTE WINGS SPP

3690 SKATE, SMOOTH SPP

3691 SKATE, SMOOTH WINGS SPP

3700 SKATE, THORNY SPP

3701 SKATE, THORNY WINGS SPP

3670 SKATE, WINTER (BIG) SPP

3671 SKATE, WINTER (BIG) WINGS SPP

6411 SKIMMER, BLACK INC

6304 SKUA, GREAT INC

3710 SMELT, RAINBOW SPP

6870 SNAIL, MOONSHELL, NK SPP

6877 SNAIL, NK SPP

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CODE COMMON NAME MARKET CATEGORY LOG

6628 SNAKEBLENNY SPP

3754 SNAPPER, DOG SPP

3360 SNAPPER, NK SPP

3764 SNAPPER, RED SPP

3740 SNAPPER, VERMILLION SPP

6633 SNIPEFISH, LONGSPINE SPP

6622 SNIPEFISH, NK SPP

3810 SPADEFISH SPP

6641 SPEARFISH, LONGBILL IAL

6867 SPONGE, NK SPP

4060 SPOT SPP

8010 SQUID, ATL LONG-FIN SPP

8030 SQUID, NK SPP

8020 SQUID, SHORT-FIN SPP

0240 SQUIRRELFISH, NK SPP

6891 STARFISH, BRITTLE,NK SPP

8280 STARFISH, SEASTAR,NK SPP

6620 STARGAZER, NK SPP

6712 STINGRAY, ATLANTIC IAL

6711 STINGRAY, BLUNTNOSE IAL

6705 STINGRAY, NK IAL

6775 STINGRAY, PELAGIC IAL

6710 STINGRAY, ROUGHTAIL IAL

6853 STOMACH CONTENTS EMPTY SPP

6852 STOMACH CONTENTS FISH, NK SPP

6850 STOMACH CONTENTS UNID SPP

6851 STOMACH CONTENTS, INVT, NK SPP

6431 STORM PETREL, BAND-R INC

6432 STORM PETREL, LEACHS INC

6430 STORM PETREL, NK INC

6433 STORM PETREL, WHITE-FACED INC

6434 STORM PETREL, WILSON INC

4200 STURGEON, ATLANTIC IAL

4211 STURGEON, NK IAL

4220 STURGEON, SHORT-NOSE IAL

4230 SUCKER, FRESHWATER, NK SPP

4260 SUNFISH, FRESHWATER,NK SPP

4320 SWORDFISH GUTTED IAL

4327 SWORDFISH CHUNKS IAL

4328 SWORDFISH ROUND IAL

4350 TARPON IAL

4380 TAUTOG (BLACKFISH) SPP

6501 TERN, ARCTIC INC

6513 TERN, BLACK INC

6502 TERN, BRIDLED INC

6503 TERN, CASPIAN INC

6505 TERN, COMMON INC

6506 TERN, FORSTER’S INC

6507 TERN, GULL-BILLED INC

6508 TERN, LITTLE INC

6500 TERN, NK INC

6509 TERN, ROSEATE INC

6510 TERN, ROYAL INC

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CODE COMMON NAME MARKET CATEGORY LOG

6511 TERN, SANDWICH INC

6512 TERN, SOOTY INC

4470 TILEFISH SPP

4440 TILEFISH, BLUELINE SPP

4460 TILEFISH, GOLDEN SPP

6637 TOADFISH, NK SPP

4510 TOADFISH, OYSTER SPP

4530 TOMCOD, ATLANTIC SPP

4560 TRIGGERFISH, NK (LEATHERJACKET) SPP

4590 TRIPLETAIL IAL

6443 TROPICBIRD, NK INC

6442 TROPICBIRD, RED-BILLED INC

6441 TROPICBIRD, WH-TAILD INC

4150 TROUT, STEELHEAD IAL

4700 TUNA, ALBACORE DRESSED IAL

4701 TUNA, ALBACORE ROUND IAL

4702 TUNA, ALBACORE CHUNKS SPP

4691 TUNA, BIG EYE ROUND IAL

4692 TUNA, BIG EYE CHUNKS SPP

4641 TUNA, BLACKFIN ROUND IAL

4642 TUNA, BLACKFIN CHUNKS SPP

4670 TUNA, BLUEFIN ROUND IAL

4676 TUNA, BLUEFIN CHUNKS SPP

4681 TUNA, LITTLE (FALSE ALBACORE) ROUND IAL, SPP

4682 TUNA, LITTLE (FALSE ALBACORE) CHUNKS SPP

4657 TUNA, NK ROUND IAL

4658 TUNA, NK CHUNKS SPP

4661 TUNA, SKIPJACK ROUND IAL, SPP

4662 TUNA, SKIPJACK CHUNKS SPP

4711 TUNA, YELLOWFIN ROUND IAL

4712 TUNA, YELLOWFIN CHUNKS SPP

8090 TURTLE, GREEN INC

8140 TURTLE, HAWKSBILL INC

8100 TURTLE, KEMP’S RIDLEY INC

8120 TURTLE, LEATHERBACK INC

8130 TURTLE, LOGGERHEAD INC

8160 TURTLE, NK INC

8180 TURTLE, OLIVE RIDLEY INC

8110 TURTLE, SLIDER, POND INC

8150 TURTLE, SNAPPER INC

8081 TURTLE, TERRAPIN IAL

6854 UNKOWN LIVING MATTER SPP

4720 WAHOO IAL

6965 WALRUS INC

3446 WEAKFISH (SQUETEAGUE SEA TROUT) SPP

6993 WHALE, BALEEN, NK INC

6958 WHALE, BELUGA INC

6911 WHALE, BK, BOTTLENOSE INC

6954 WHALE, BK, CUVIER’S INC

6908 WHALE, BK, DENSE INC

6907 WHALE, BK, GERVAIS’ INC

6953 WHALE, BK, MESOP, NK INC

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CODE COMMON NAME MARKET CATEGORY LOG

6909 WHALE, BK, SOWERBY’S INC

6910 WHALE, BK, TRUE’S INC

6947 WHALE, BLUE INC

6988 WHALE, BRYDE’S INC

6905 WHALE, DWARF SPERM INC

6930 WHALE, FALSE KILLER INC

6929 WHALE, FIN/SEI INC

6931 WHALE, FINBACK INC

6933 WHALE, HUMPBACK INC

6950 WHALE, KILLER INC

6987 WHALE, MELON-HEADED INC

6945 WHALE, MINKE INC

6999 WHALE, NK INC

6904 WHALE, PILOT, LONG-FIN INC

6992 WHALE, PILOT, NK INC

6903 WHALE, PILOT, SHORT-FIN INC

6955 WHALE, PYGMY KILLER INC

6956 WHALE, PYGMY SPERM INC

6946 WHALE, RIGHT, NO INC

6932 WHALE, SEI INC

6948 WHALE, SPERM INC

6980 WHALE, TOOTHED, NK INC

7760 WHELK, CHANNELED (SMOOTH) SPP

7770 WHELK, KNOBBED SPP

7780 WHELK, LIGHTNING SPP

7750 WHELK, NK, CONCH SPP

5080 WHITING, BLACK (HAKE, OFFSHORE) SPP

5120 WOLFFISH, ATLANTIC SPP

6681 WOLFFISH, NORTHERN SPP

8230 WORM, BLOOD SPP

8250 WORM, NK SPP

5130 WRECKFISH IAL

6790 WRYMOUTH SPP
Appendix S. Dealer List 12/01/03

 DEALER LIST - Sorted by State, Dealer Name, City

CONNECTICUT

BRIDGEPORT LOBSTER & SHELLFISH BRIDGEPORT

CALVIN CHI COS COB

COVE FISH MARKET INC MYSTIC

GAMBARDELLA WHLSE FISH DLR INC EAST HAVEN

GARBO LOBSTER CO GROTON

GURCHIK ENTERPRISES LLC NEW LONDON

LADY LYNN STONINGTON

LIVELY LOBSTER LLC BRIDGEPORT

NEW LONDON SEAFOOD DISTRIBUTORS NEW LONDON

SEA WELL SEAFOOD PAWCATUCK

SFD UNLIMITED INC PAWACATUCK

STEVEN BURT SEAFOOD EAST NORWALK

STONINGTON FILLET CO INC STONINGTON

STONINGTON FISH & LOBSTER STONINGTON

STONINGTON FISHERMAN’S DOCK STONINGTON

STONINGTON SEAFOOD HARVESTERS STONNINGTON

SUPERIOR SCALLOPS POMFRET CENTER

DELEWARE

F/V ANDREW INC DAGSBORO

LEWES FISHHOUSE & PRODUCE INC LEWES

OCEAN FRESH SEAFOOD HARRINGTON

SEA WATCH INTERNATIONAL LTD MILFORD

MAINE

A & S TRUCKING INC TENANTS HARBOR

A C INC BEALS

ADAMS BAIT & TRANSPORT CO MONROE

AL RYAN INC FREEPORT

ALEWIVE’S BROOK FARM CAPE ELIZABETH

ALFIERO BROS SEAFOOD AUBURN

AL’S SEAFOOD/ALLAN R MERCHANT JONESPORT

ATLANTIC EDGE LOBSTER INC BOOTHBAY HARBOR

ATLANTIC FRESH SEAFOOD INC CANAAN

ATLANTIC SHELLFISH JONESPORT

ATWOODS SEAFOOD AUBURN

B B S LOBSTER CO INC BUCKS HARBOR

BAR HARBOR MARINE TRENTON

BARBARA STEVENSON PORTLAND

BATH CANNING BATH

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MAINE (CONTINUED)

BAYLEY’S LOBSTER POUND SCARBOROUGH

BEALS JONESPORT CO-OP INC JONESPORT

BEALS LOBSTER CO INC JONESPORT

BEDROCK LOBSTER POUND KITTERY

BILL FREEMAN COMMERCIAL SER TRENTON

BOLD VENTURES INC STONINGTON

BOOTHBAY REGION LOBSTERMEN INC BOOTHBAY HARBOR

BREMEN LOBSTER POUND CO-OP INC BREMEN

BRISTOL SEAFOOD INC PORTLAND

BROWNE TRADING COMPANY PORTLAND

C H RICH CO INC BASS HARBOR

CARVER SHELLFISH INC BEALS

CHRISSY D LOBSTER CO KITTERY

CNW SEAFOOD BUCKS HARBOR

COD END TENANTS HARBOR

COLWELL BROS INC DEER ISLE

CONARY COVE LOBSTER CO DEER ISLE

COOKS LOBSTER HOUSE INC BAILEY ISLAND

COREA LOBSTER CO-OP INC COREA

CRANBERRY ISLES FISHRMN’S COOP ISLESFORD

CUMMINGS LOBSTER CO INC KENNEBUNK

CUNDY’S HARBOR WHARF HARPSWELL

CUPP FAMILY GARDNE CENTER KENNEBUNK

CUSHING SHELLFISH COMPANY ROCKLAND

CUSTOM HOUSE SEAFOODS INC PORTLAND

D & D SEAFOOD INC DEER ISLE

D & S LOBSTER BAIT BEALS

D C AIR & SEAFOOD INC WINTER HARBOR

DANIEL H HARRIAMAN CAPE ELIZABETH

DANIEL KALER & SONS INC BOOTHBAY

DICK’S LOBSTERS SOUTH HARPSWELL

DOUBLE V INC YARMOUTH

DOUTY BROS INC PORTLAND

DYERS BAY LOBSTER CO INC STEUBEN

EAST BAY LOBSTERS BEALS

EMERY’S LOBSTER BAIT KITTERY

EUGLEY’S WHARF INC SOUTH BRISTOL

FARRIN’S WHARF WALPOLE

FEYLER’S FISHTAILS CUSHING

FIFIELD LOBSTER CO STONINGTON

FINASTKIND FISH MARKET INC WALDOBORO

FISHERMAN’S CATCH SFD MKT INC DAMARISCOTTA

FISHERMEN’S HERITGE LBSTR COOP FRIENDSHIP

FISHERMEN’S LANDING INC BAR HARBOR

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MAINE (CONTINUED)

FISHERMENS NET WBC INC PORTLAND

FREE RANGE FISH PORTLAND

FRESH PACK SEAFOOD WISCASSET

FRIENDSHIP LOBSTER CO-OP FRIENDHSIP

G T MANAGEMENT INC SCARBOROUGH

GEORGETOWN FISHERMEN’S CO-OP GEORGETOWN

GILLISON SEAFOOD SOUTH BRISTOL

GLEN’S LOBSTER’S BAILEY ISLAND

GOBEIL BAIT BIDDEFORD

H R BEAL & SONS INC SOUTHWEST HARBOR

HARRASEEKET LOBSTER CO SOUTH FREEPORT

HATCHET COVE LOBSTER FRIENDSHIP

HEIDI TODD FREEPORT

HIXEY HEAD LOBSTER POUND INC BEALS

ICEBRAND FOODS INC PORTLAND

INGRID BENGIS SEAFOOD STONINGTON

INLAND LOBSTER VINALHAVEN

INTERSTATE LOBSTER INC HARPSWELL

ISF TRADING INC PORTLAND

ISLAND FISH COMPANY MONHEGAN ISLAND

ISLAND SEAFOOD DEER ISLE

ISLAND SEAFOOD INC KITTERY

ISLE AU HAUT LOBSTERMAN’S ISLE AU HAUT

J & J SONS LOBSTER BAIT BEALS

J & K LOBSTER BAIT INC HARRINGTON

J P SHELLFISH INC ELIOT

JESS’S MKT INC ROCKLAND

JSSR ENTERPRISES BOOTHBAY

KELLEY LOBSTER CO STEUBEN

KEN PETERSON FISH BROKER PORTLAND

KEN’S LOBSTER HARPSWELL

KIP’S SEAFOOD COMPANY CUSHING

KITTERY LOBSTER CO INC KITTERY

L & L LOBSTER CO INC ROCKLAND

LANGSFORD RD LOBSTER & FISH KENNEBUNKPORT

LASH LOBSTER WHARF INC FRIENDSHIP

LAWRENCE E ALLEY STEUBEN

LITTLE RIVER LOBSTER CO EAST BOOTHBAY

LOBSTER OUTLET WOOLWICH

LOOK’S CANNING COMPANY WHITING

MAD FISH INC SCARBORO

MAINE COAST SEAFOOD SPRUCE HEAD

MAINE LOBSTER OUTLET KITTERY

MAINE MARICULTURE S. BRISTON

MAINE SEAFOOD SPECIALTIES BIDDEFORD

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MAINE (CONTINUED)

MAINE SHELLFISH COMPANY INC ELLSWORTH

MAINE’S BEST SEAFOOD INC BROOKLIN

MARSH COVE LOBSTER CO INC ADDISON

MCALENEYS NEW MEADOWS LOBSTER PORTLAND

MEDOMAK SHELLFISH INC BREMEN

MIDDLEBAY LOBSTER HARPSWELL

MILL COVE LOBSTER POUND BOOTHBAY HARBOR

MOOSABEC MUSSELS INC JONESPORT

MORNINGSTAR SEAFOOD STONINGTON

MORRISONS LOBSTERS KITTERY

MTS SEAFOOD TRADING CO LLC FALMOUTH

MY LADY INC STONINGTON

NANCY’S SHELLFISH INC FALMOUTH

NEW ERA FISH LLC PORTLAND

NEW HARBOR CO-OP NEW HARBOR

NEW MEADOW LOBSTER PORTLAND

NORTH ATLANTIC INC PORTLAND

NORTH ATLANTIC LOBSTER SALES ADDISON

NORTH ATLANTIC PRODUCTS INC ROCKLAND

NORTH END LOBSTER CO-OP WESTPORT

NORTHEASTERN SEAFOOD INC SOUTHWEST HARBOR

OAK ISLAND SEAFOOD INC ROCKLAND

OCEAN’S HARVEST SEAFOOD EDMUNDS

OLD SALT SEAFOOD BEALS

PARSONS’ LOBSTER BAR HARBOR

PEMAQUID FISHERMEN’S COOP PEMAQUID

PERIO POINT SEAFOOD BEALS

PHILLBRICK BROS INC OWLS HEAD

PORT LOBSTER CO INC KENNEBUNKPORT

PORTLAND FISH EXCHANGE PORTLAND

PORTLAND LOBSTER POUND INC PORTLAND

PURSE LINE BAIT SEBASCO

R & R SEAFOOD BRISTOL

REILLY’S SEA PRODUCTS SOUTH BRISTOL

RESOURCE TRADING COMPANY PORTLAND

RIVER CATCH INC PORTLAND

ROBINSON’S WHARF INC WEST BOOTHBAY HARBOR

ROEBOAT ENTERPRISES BOOTHBAY HARBOR

ROUND POND LOBSTER ROUND POND

SAINT GEORGE MARINE PORT CLYDE

SAMS SEAFOOD CUSHING

SARDINE SUE KITTERY

SEA FRESH USA INC. PORTLAND

SEA PIER INC BOOTHBAY HARBOR

SEAHORSE LOBSTER & FISH SEBASCO ESATES

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MAINE (CONTINUED)

SEASIDE FISH & LOBSTER INC WEST POINT

SEAVIEW FISHERIES INC KITTERY

SEBASCO WHARF INC SEBASCO ESTATES

SHARE FRESH SEAFOOD HARRINGTON

SHAW’S FISH & LOBSTER NEW HARBOR

SIMMONS LOBSTER WHARF FRIENDSHIP

SIMPSON’S OCEANFRESH SFD INC WISCASSET

SMALL POINT FISHERIES II PHIPPSBURG

SMITH’S LOBSTER JONESPORT

SOLAR SEAFOOD INC WESTBROOK

SORRENTO LOBSTER INC SORRENTO

SOUTH BRISTOL FISHERMEN’S COOP SOUTH BRISTOL

SPRUCE HEAD FISHERMEN’S CO-OP SOUTH THOMASTON

STINSON MARINE LLC BATH

STINSON SEAFOOD 2001 INC PROSPECT HARBOR

STONINGTON LOBSTER CO-OP STONINGTON

STONINGTON SEA PRODUCTS INC STONINGTON

STONINGTON SEAFOOD EXPRESS STONINGTON

SUNSHINE SEAFOOD INC STONINGTON

SWANS ISLAND FISHERMAN’S CO-OP SWANS ISLAND

T P S INDUSTRIES WEST JONESPORT

THOMAS J KEZAR INC CAPE PORPOISE

THOMAS MASSEY LTD SOUTH BRISTOL

THOMAS W CASAMASSA SACO

THREE SONS FISHING FALMOUTH

UNDER WATER TAXI SWANS ISLAND

UPSTREAM TRUCKING INC PORTLAND

VINALHAVEN FISHERMEN’S CO-OP VINALHAVEN

VITKUS LOBSTER COMPANY CAMDEN

WARD BAIT CO KENNEBUNKPORT

WAYNE R PARRY INC ARUNDEL

WEATHERVANE SEAFOODS INC KITTERY

WEBER SEAFOOD INC PORTLAND

WEST BAY FISHING INC GOULDSBORO

WEST BROS LOBSTER INC STEUBEN

WILLIAM ATWOOD LOBSTER CO SPRUCE HEAD

WINTER HARBOR CO-OP INC WINTER HARBOR

WOTTON LOBSTER INC NAGS HEAD

YORK RIVER LOBSTER CO YORK

YOUNG’S LOBSTER POUND BELFAST

MARYLAND

BLUE WATER FISHERIES INC OCEAN CITY

COLBOURNE SEAFOOD INC SECRETARY

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MARYLAND (CONTINUED)

CRABKNOCKERS SEAFOOD MARKET LEONARDTOWN

GOODWIN SEAFOODS UNKNOWN

J + J WHOLESALE INC. ROCK HALL

JANIS SMYLY BRYANTOWN

JIMMY CANTLER’S RIVDE INN INC ANNAPOLIS

MARTIN FISH CO INC OCEAN CITY

MID-ATLANTIC FOODS INC POCOMOKE CITY

NAFCO JESSUP

OCEAN CITY FISH CO WEST OCEAN CITY

QUALITY SEAFOOD INC FORT WASHINGTON

SEAHAWK SILVER SPRINGS

SOUTHERN CONNECTION SEAFOOD CRISFIELD

MASSACHUSETTS

4TH CLIFF SEAFOOD MARSHFIELD

A & A SEAFOOD INC FAIRHAVEN

A M L INTERNATIONAL SOUTHBORO

AARON CEBULA FAIRHAVEN

ABRAMO FISH CO LTD BOSTON

AFC TRADING CORP FAIRHAVEN

ALIVE & KICKING LOBSTER’S CAMBRIDGE

AMERICAN SFDS PROCESSING LLC NEW BEDFORD

ANGLERS FISHERIES INC NEW BEDFORD

ATLANTIC COAST FISHERIES CORP NEW BEDFORD

ATLANTIC COAST SEAFOOD INC BOSTON

ATLANTIC GEM SFD NEW BEDFORD

ATLANTIC SEA COVE INC BOSTON

B & M FISH CO LLC BOSTON

BAYSIDE SEAFOOD CORP NEW BEDFORD

BERGIE’S SEAFOOD INC NEW BEDFORD

BERGLES NEW BEDFORD

BIG G SEAFOOD INC NEW BEDFORD

BOATHOUSE FISH MARKET WELLFLEET

BOSTON CRAB CO INC BOSTON

BOSTON WHOLESALE LOBSTER CORP LYNN

BREAD & CIRCUS WHOLE FOODS MKT GLOUCESTER

BREAKWATER FISH &LOBSTER CO BREWSTER

BUZZARDS BAY SEAFOOD INC FAIRHAVEN

BUZZARDS BAY TRADING CO INC NEW BEDFORD

C & C SEAFOOD MARBLEHEAD

CAHOON & SONS FISHERIES WEST YARMOUTH

CANAL MARINE FISHERIES INC SANDWICH

CANYON SFD INTERN’L CORP NEW BEDFORD

CAPE ANN SEAFOODS INC GLOUCESTER

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MASSACHUSETTS (CONTINUED)

CAPE ANN TUNA GLOUCESTER

CAPE COD BAY FISHERIES PROVINCETOWN

CAPE FISH & LOBSTER CO INC CENTERVILLE

CAPE QUALITY BLUEFIN SOUTH DENNIS

CAPE SCALLOP & SEAFOOD CARVER

CAPE SEAFOODS INC GLOUCESTER

CAPE SHARK CHOWDER GLOUCESTER

CAPE SHARK FISHERIES GLOUCESTER

CAPE SPRAY FISHERIES HYANNIS

CAPE TIP SEAFOODS INC PROVINCETOWN

CAPT JOE & SONS INC GLOUCESTER

CAPT VINCE INC GLOUCESTER

CARLOS SEAFOOD INC NEW BEDFORD

CAROL AND SHERRY WELLFLEET

CHANNEL FISH CO INC EAST BOSTON

CHATAM SEAFOOD COOPERATIVE CHATHAM

CHATHAM FISH & LOBSTER CO INC S CHATHAM

CHATHAM WEIRS INC S CHATHAM

CHATHAMS FINEST SEAFOOD WEST CHATHAM

CHERRY ST FISH MKT DANVERS

COLD ATLANTIC SEAFOOD INC NEW BEDFORD

COMMERCIAL LOBSTER CO INC BOSTON

COTE FISHERIES INC MILTON

COUGAR SEAFOOD CORPORATION NEW BEDFORD

D J SEAFOOD INC MARION

DAVE’S SEAFOOD INC MILTON

DAVIDS FISH MARKET INC SALISBURY

D-FILLET CO INC NEW BEDFORD

DIMARE SEAFOODS CO INC REVERE

DOCKSIDE FISHERIES INC WESTPORT

EAST COAST SEAFOOD INC LYNN

EASTERN FISHERIES INC NEW BEDFORD

EASTERN SHORE SEAFOOD ESSEX

EDGARTOWN SEAFOOD INC EDGARTOWN

F J O’HARA & SONS INC BOSTON

F W F INC MILTON

FAIR TIDE SHELLFISH LTD NEW BEDFORD

FAIRWAY FISH CO INC FAIRHAVEN

FALMOUTH FISH MARKET EAST FALMOUTH

FAMILY FISHERIES LTD NEW BEDFORD

FERRY HILL FISHERIES INC MARSHFIELD

FISH ON WHEELS BOSTON

FISHERMENS DISPLAY AUCTION NEW BEDFORD

FISHERMENS WHARF MARINA PROVINCETOWN

FISHQUEST FAIRHAVEN

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MASSACHUSETTS (CONTINUED)

FLEET FISHERIES INC FAIRHAVEN

FLEET FISHERIES INC. NEW BEDFORD

FRESH WATER FISH COINC BOSTON

FUJI INVESTMENT USA INC HAMILTON

FULFORD FISH GLOUCESTER

GLIDDEN’S ISLAND SEAFOOD INC NANTUCKET

GLOUCESTER FISH EXCHANGE INC GLOUCESTER

GLOUCESTER SEAFOOD DISPLAY AUCTION GLOUCESTER

GREAT EASTERN SEAFOOD INC BOSTON

GREGS LOBSTER CO INC HARWICHPORT

H&M FISHERIES INC WESTPORT

HANOVER LOBSTER & SEAFOOD HANOVER

HARBOR SEAFOODS INT’L INC GLOUCESTER

HARVESTER SEAFOOD & SHELLFISH BUZZARDS BAY

HATCH’S FISH MARKET INC WELLFLEET

HI HO SEAFOOD INC MARSTON MILLS

HILTONS FISHING DOCK NEWBURYPORT

HYGRADE OCEAN PRODUCTS INC NEW BEDFORD

IDEAL SEAFOOD INC BOSTON

INTERNATIONAL C FOOD, INC FALL RIVER

INTERSHELL SEAFOOD COMPANY GLOUCESTER

IPSWICH SHELLFISH CO INC IPSWICH

J T SEA PRODUCTS INC NORTH DARTMOUTH

JAMES BAY TRADING CO INC WESTPORT

JEWELS SEAFOOD INC NEW BEDFORD

JO-AN-HA FISHERIES INC NEW BEDFORD

JOE’S LOBSTER MART INC SANDWICH

JOHN B WRIGHT FISH CO INC GLOUCESTER

JOHN NAGLE CO BOSTON

JO-JA SERVICE CORP ACUSHNET

JOLIN LOBSTER INC MANCHESTER

K & F FISH EAST SANDWICH

KIMBALL FAMILY CORP PLYMOUTH

L & L SEAFOOD UNKNOWN

L A L GLOUCESTER

LARSEN’S FISH MARKET INC CHILMARK

LEES WHARF LOBSTER INC WESTPORT POINT

LIBBYS FALMOUTH

LISBON SEAFOOD COMPANY FALL RIVER

LIVE LOBSTER COMPANY INC CHELSEA

LJ FISH UNKNOWN

LOBSTER ALFREDO WHITMAN

LOBSTER TRAP CO INC BOURNE

LOTZZO’S FISH INC WESTPORT

LOU-JOE’S ACUSHNET

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MASSACHUSETTS (CONTINUED)

M & B SEA PRODUCTS NEW BEDFORD

M & J SEAFOOD NEW BEDFORD

M B SEAFOOD INC NEW BEDFORD

M F FOLEY INC NEW BEDFORD NEW BEDFORD

M MORTILLARO’S BOAT SHOP INC NEW BEDFORD

MACLEAN’S SEAFOOD NEW BEDFORD

MAGURO AMERICA INC SOUTH CHATHAM

MANCHESTER LOBSTER INC MANCHESTER

MANOMET LOBSTER POUND LLC MANOMET

MARBLEHEAD LOBSTER MARBLEHEAD

MARDER TRAWLING INC NEW BEDFORD

MARTHA’S VINEYARD SFD GRP INC VINEYARD HAVEN

MENEMSHA BASIN SEAFOOD VINEYARD HAVEN

MET FISHERIES NEW BEDFORD

MICHAEL N GALGANA QUINCY

MORTILLARO LOBSTER LLC GLOUCESTER

MULLANEY’S HARBORSIDE FISH SCITUATE

NANTUCKET FISH COMPANY INC SOUTH DENNIS

NANTUCKET SEAFOOD NANTUCKET

NEBULA FOODS INC1 NEW BEDFORD

NEW ENGLAND FISH EXCHANGE BOSTON

NEW ENGLAND FRESH SEA PROD INC GLOUCESTER

NEW ENGND MARINE RESOURCES INC GLOUCESTER

NEW HORIZON SEA FOODS PROVINCETOWN

NORDSTROM TRADING CO INC MATTAPOISETT

NORTH ATLANTIC LOBSETER DANVERS

NORTH ATLANTIC TRADERS LTD MARBLEHEAD

NORTH COAST SEAFOODS BOSTON

NORTHERN EDGE SEAFOOD INC S DARTMOUTH

NORTHERN PELAGIC GROUP LLC NEW BEDFORD

NORTHERN WIND INC NEW BEDFORD

OCEAN CREST SEAFOODS INC GLOUCESTER

OCEAN OBSESSION LTD NEW BEDFORD

OCEAN STAR SEAFOOD SOUTH BOSTON

OCEAN WIND FISHERIES INC NEW BEDFORD

OCEANIC SEAFOOD SOUTH DARTMOUTH

OLD SQUAW FISH CO NEWBURY

PACIFIC TRADE INC QUINCY

PALMERS ISLAND SEAFOOD SOUTH DARTMOUTH

PIER 7 INC BOSTON

PIGEON COVE FISHERMAN’S COOP ROCKPORT

PIGEON COVER WHOLE FOODS CO. GLOUCESTER

POOLE’S FISH INC CHILMARK

PORTLAND SHELLFISH SALES INC MARBLEHEAD

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MASSACHUSETTS (CONTINUED)

PURITAN FISH CO INC BOSTON

RAW SEAFOOD INC NEW BEDFORD

RCC FOODS FAIRHAVEN

RED STARR SEAFOOD INC NEW BEDFORD

RELIABLE FISH CO INC PLYMOUTH

ROBERT HARTIGAN NEWBURYPORT

ROBERT WALSH MEDFORD

ROCKY BOTTOM FISH COMPANY SOUTH YARMOUTH

ROLAND SEAFOOD UNKNOWN

ROWAND FISHERIES INC BEVERLY

S PARISI & SONS SEAFOODS INC GLOUCESTER

SAM’S SEAFOOD INC HINGHAM

SASHAMY SEAFOOD SPECIALTS INC BOSTON

SAYLE & HENRY INC NANTUCKET

SEA COAST SEAFOOD NEW BEDFORD

SEA FRESH OF NEW BEDFORD NEW BEDFORD

SEA QUEST UNKNOWN

SEA STAR FISHERIES CORP GLOUCESTER

SEA TO YOU BOSTON INC BOSTON

SEAFOOD CONUSLT & ANALYSIS INC NEW BEDFORD

SEAHORSE SEAFOODS CO INC MARION

SEAPORT ASOCIATES INC PROVINCETOWN

SECONDO FAMILY ENTR INC PLYMOUTH

SHAMROCK SEAFOOD LLC NEW BEDFORD

SHORTLINE FISH CO INC TRURO

SIX PACK SEAFOODS ACUSHNET

SNELDERS TRUCKING SCITUATE

SNUG HARBOR FISH CO DUXBURY

SOUSA SEAFOOD INC BOSTON

SOUTH CAPE SEAFOODS INC CHATHAM

SOUTH SHORE LOBSTER HINGHAM

SOUZA SEAFOOD NANTUCKET

STAR FISHERIES CORP GLOUCESTER

STAVIS SEAFOODS INC BOSTON

STEVE CONNOLLY SEAFOOD CO INC GLOUCESTER

STEVE’S FILLETS INC NEW BEDFORD

SWAN RIVER FISH MARKET DENNISPORT

SWAN RIVER RESTAURANT & FISH DENNISPORT

TASTY SEAFOOD COMPANY MARION

TEMPEST FISHERIES LTD FAIRHAVEN

THE BAITMAN HANSON

THE BEST FISH CO NORTH TRURO

THE FRESH CATCH INC MANSFIELD

THE LOBSTER POT NORWELL

THREE LANTERNS SEAFOOD CO GLOUCESTER

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MASSACHUSETTS (CONTINUED)

TICHON SEAFOOD CORPORATION NEW BEDFORD

TIMOTHY SHEA FISHERIES KINGSTON

TIRRELL SEAFOOD & SHELLFISH BOSTON

TREBLOC SEAFOOD MANOMET

TRI-COASTAL SFD COOP INC NEWBURYPORT

TURK’S SEAFOOD MATTAPOISETT

VENTURE FISHERIES SOUTH CHATHAM

VESSEL BOZO INC NORTH DARTMOUTH

VICTORY FISHERIES PROVINCETOWN

VINEYARD CO-OP/ROBERT MONE VINEYARD HAVEN

W B VAN DUZER CO KINGSTON

WELLFLEET OYSTER & CLAM CO LTD WELLFLEET

WESTPORT LOBSTER CO WESTPORT

WHALING CITY DISPLAY AUCTION NEW BEDFORD

WHOLESALE SEAFOOD FAIRHAVEN

WILLIS E BLOUNT COMM FISH CORP NANTUCKET

WONG TRADING INC CANTON

WORLD WIDE TRADING INC DANVERS

SEA RICH SEAFOODS INC NEW BEDFORD

NEW HAMPSHIRE

BROWN’S SEABROOK LOBSTER POUND SEABROOK

CAPE SHARK CHOWDER HOLLIS

DEFIANT LOBSTER COMPANY HAMPTON

ISLAND LOBSTER CO NEW CASTLE

LITTLE BAY FISH CO NEWINGTON

LITTLE JOES SEAFOOD EXPRESS SANBORNVILLE

NH SEACOAST CRUISES INC RYE

PORTSMOUTH FISHERMENS COOP PORTSMOUTH

S J DRISCOLL CO HAMPTON

SANDERS LOBSTER CO INC PORTSMOUTH

SEATRADE INTERNATIONAL PORTSMOUTH

TRI STATE SEAFOODS INC SOMERSWORTH

YANKEE FISHERMAN HAMPTON

YANKEE FISHERMANS COOPERATIVE SEABROOK

NEW JERSEY

ABEL H MIGUEL KEARNY

AHEARN’S SEAFOOD MKT WARETOWN

ALII NUI CHARTERS INC VERONA

ATLANTIC CAPES FISHERIES INC CAPE MAY

AXELSSON & JOHNSON FISH CO INC CAPE MAY

BELFORD SEAFOOD CO-OP BELFORD

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NEW JERSEY (CONTINUED)

BILL’S FLUKE CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE

BILLY’S RED ROOM INC WHIPPANY

BLACK TIGER COMPANY INC EGG HARBOR CITY

CAPE MAY FISHERIES CO-OP INC WILDWOOD

CAPE MAY FOODS MILLVILLE

CAPE MAY FOODS INC BURLEIGH

CAPE SEAPAK INC CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE

CAPT BILL’S BAIT & TACKLE NEPTUNE

CAPT’N CHARLIES CLAMS NORTH CAPE MAY

CARLSONS SEAFOOD INC WILDWOOD

CARMEN’S LOBSTER POOL SEA ISLE

CASINO LOBSTER COMPANY PLEASANTVILLE

CHEFS INTERNATIONAL INC POINT PLEASANT

COLD SPRING FISH & SUPPLY CO CAPE MAY

COTTRELL’S LOBSTERS HIGHLANDS

DILL’S SEAFOOD BRIDGETON

DOCK STREET SEAFOOD WILDWOOD

DON PHILIPP POINT PLEASANT

DONALD L MYERS WEST CREEK

EMPTY POCKETS HIGHLANDS

EXPORT INC BARNEGAT LIGHT

FIRST RESORT CORP CAPE MAY

FISHERMEN’S DOCK COOPERATIVE POINT PLEASANT BCH

FISH-N-FOOL CAPE MAY

FV SUNNY SUE CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE

GEORGE SIMMONS CAPE MAY

HAPPY WORLD AMERICA INC ELIZABETH

HOWARD MASON VILLAS

IBERIA PENISULA INC NEWARK

IBERIA TAVERN & REATAURANT INC NEWARK

J W COMMERCIAL FISHING INC OCEANVIEW

JACOB SEMANCHIK NEPTUNE

JIM GIFFORD SEAFOOD MAURICETOWN

JUDITH ANN BEESLEY’S POINT

KASHIKO EXPORTS PT PLEASANT BEACH

KING KRAB RANCH PORT NORRIS

KLEIN’S FISH MARKET INC BELMAR

LARMA CORP/ UNION LANDING REST BRIELLE

LOBSTER BARN INC HIGHLANDS

LONGLINE ENTERPRISE POMPTON PLAINS

LUND’S FISHERIES INC CAPE MAY

MAB SEAFOOD TRENTON

MILLER DISTRIBUTORS POINT PLEASANT BCH

MY THREE SONS SEAFOOD & PROD PARKERTOWN

NORTHEAST SHELLFISH COMPANY ALLENWOOD

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NEW JERSEY (CONTINUED)

NORTHSTAR FISH COMPANY KEARNY

OCEAN BEACH ENT INC PINE BEACH

OCEAN INTERNATIONAL INC JERSEY CITY

OCEAN SPORT FISHING BRICK

ONE THOUSAND FATHOM’S BRIELLE

PATHWAY INVESTMENT CORP WYCKOFF

PEACHES & CREAM INC BELLE MEAD

PETER WALLING ASBURY PARK

PHILLIPS SEAFOOD INC BARNEGAT LIGHT

POINT LOBSTER CO INC POINT PLEASANT BEACH

PT PLEASANT PACKING INC POINT PLEASANT BEACH

R & E SLAMB INC CAPE MAY

RED’S POINT PLEASANT BEACH

RED’S LOBSTER DOCK POINT PLEASANT BCH

SEACOAST OCEAN DIST HIGHLANDS

SEAHARVESTER HEISTERVILLE

SHOAL HARBOR LOBSTER CO INC BELFORD

SNOW’S/DOXSEE, INC CAPE MAY

SPIKE’S OF POINT PLEASANT INC WALL

STEVE MIZRAHI FREEHOLD

SURFSIDE PRODUCTS INC PORT NORRIS

T R W TOMS RIVER

THE WILLOW HILL FISH CO BELLE MEAD

TRUE WORLD FOODS INC ELIZABETH

VERNON LEWIS NEPTUNE

VIKING VILLAGE INC BARNEGAT LIGHT

WALL CHILD INC TOMS RIVER

WIZARD ENTERPRISES BAY HEAD

WOOLLEYS FISH MARKET INC MANASQUAN

YAMA SEAFOOD INC JERSEY CITY

NEW YORK

AGGER FISH CORP BROOKLYN

AMY ROSE INC DEER PARK

ARROW SFD INC NEW YORK

BABYLON FISHING STATION BABYLON

BARBARAS SEAFOOD MARKET HAMPTON BAYS

BAY PARK FISHING STATION INC OCEANSIDE

BLUE MOON FISH INC MATTITUCK

BLUE RIBBON FISH CO NEW YORK

BLUE WATER FISHERIES INC MONTAUK

BOAT E T FREEPORT

BOB GOSMAN CO MONTAUK

BURTON PRINCE RYE BROOK

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NEW YORK (CONTINUED)

C & C OCEAN LTD FREEPORT

C & D FISH INC MONTAUK

C G DINO’S INC NEW YORK

CALAMARI MAN BRONX

CALEB HALEY & CO INC NEW YORK

CAPT BEN’S FISH DOCK INC FREEPORT

CAPT JACK’S LLC WEST ISLIP

CBSD INC FREEPORT

CLAMMAN SEAFOOD MKT INC SOUTHAMPTON

COASTAL SEAFOOD TRANSFER WEST BABYLON

CORCORAN SEAFOOD DELIVERY MANORVILLE

COR-J SEAFOOD INC HAMPTON BAYS

D & S SEAFOOD HARTSDALE

D B FISH INC MASTIC

DEEPWATER SEAFOODS INC MONTAUK

DRESNO BROOKLYN

EMERALD SEAFOOD COMPANY INC NEW YORK

F & L FILLET NEW YORK

FAIR FISH CO INC NEW YORK

FATHERS FISH CO INC NEW YORK

FISH ONE INC NEW HYDE PARK

FOOD & FISH INC HAMPTON BAYS

FRANK W WILKISSON INC NEW YORK

FROMETTA CONSIGNMENT CORP. UNKNOWN

FULL MOON FISHERIES EAST HAMPTON

FULTON FISH MARKET NEW YORK

GEORGE BRAUN OYSTER CO INC CUTCHOGUE

GLOUCESTER FISH COMPANY NEW YORK

GOTHAM SEAFOOD CORPORATION NEW YORK

HAPPY HOOKER FISH CO BRIGHTWATERS

HART LOBSTER WEST SAYVILLE

HUDSON POINT FISH STA INC FREEPORT

INLET SEAFOOD MONTAUK

JEFFREY M KRAUS SOUTHAMPTON

JMS SEASONAL SEAFOOD CORP NEW YORK

JOE MONANI FISH CO NEW YORK CITY

JOHN G MIHALE ISLAND PARK

JONES INLET PACKING CO LTD PT LOOKOUT

JOSEPH H CARTER INC NEW YORK

KWOK VINCENT E ELMHURST

L J FISH INC NEW YORK

LOCKWOOD & WINANT INC NEW YORK

LONG ISLAND FISH EXCHANGE NEW YORK CITY

LONG ISLAND SEAFOOD EXPORT INC EAST QUOGUE

LOU’S FISH MARKET INC NEW YORK

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NEW YORK (CONTINUED)

M SLAVIN & SONS LTD NEW YORK

MERIT SEAFOOD CORPORATION GREENPORT

MILLIGAN SEAFOOD CO SOUTHAMPTON

MOE BEHRENS SEAFOOD INC WEST ISLIP

MONTAUK FISH DOCK MONTAUK

MONTAUK MARINE BASIN MONTAUK

MONTE’S SEAFOOD EMPORIUM INC BRONX

MT SINAI FISH INC NEW YORK

MULTI AQUACULTURE SYSTEMS INC AMAGANSETT

OFFSHORE SPORTS MARINA INC MONTAUK

PELLS FISH DOCK & MARINA INC HAMPTON BAYS

PERRY B DURYEA & SON INC MONTAUK

PESCADOS FROMETTA UNKNOWN

PIERLESS FISH CORP BROOKLYN

POINT CLAM COMPANY FREEPORT

POINT LOBSTER & FISH POINT LOOKOUT

PORTLAND MAINE LOBSTER CO HUNTINGTON

PT LOOKOUT FISH DOCK INC PT LOOKOUT

RAINBOW CONNECTION INC EAST HAMPTON

RAJ FISH CORP GREENLAWN

RALBORAY INC UNKNOWN

RESTLESS FISHERIS SEAFORD

RICHARD J RADE JR MONTAUK

ROBERT HAMILTON JR INC GREENPORT

S& R FISHERIES INC HAMPTON BAYS

SALT WATER ENTERPRISES MATTITUCK

SHINNECOCK FISH DOCK INC. HAMPTON BAYS

SHINNECOCK FISH PACKING INC BAYSHORE

SOUTH SHORE FISH MKT INC ISLAND PARK

ST PETER DOCK INC FREEPORT

STUART’S SEAFOOD MARKET LTD AMAGANSETT

SUNRISE LOBSTER CO BAYSHORE

SUNRISE SEAFOOD INC NEW YORK CITY

SUSAN DRESNER BROOKLYN

SUSHI FISHING & CHARTERS INC BROAD CHANNEL

T M FISH INC MONTAUK

TCI FISHERIES LLC FREEPORT

TERRA TRADE COMPANY JACKSON HEIGHTS

THE SEAFOOD SHOP WAINSCOTT

THIRD GENERATION FISH CO NEW YORK

THOMAS E CRONAN MERRICK

TIM HATCH FRANKLIN SQUARE

TONY CRAB KING INC ISLIP

TOP CATCH INC BROOKLYN

TWO COUSINS FISH MARKET INC FREEPORT

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NEW YORK (CONTINUED)

VALENCAMBO SUPERIOR SEAFOOD PORT CHESTER

VANDERBILT’S WHARF LTD OAKDALE

WAH HOI SEAFOOD TRADING INC NEW YORK

WESTBURY FISH CO WESTBURY

WHITE CAP FISH CO INC ISLIP

WILKINSON’S SEAFOOD NEW YORK

WILLIAM W REED HAMPTON BAYS

WILLIAMS SEAFOOD ENT. INC NEW YORK

WOODCLEFT FISHING STATION FREEPORT

Y SYMA CORPORATION BROOKLYN

YOUNG KWANG FISH CORP FLUSHING

SHINNECOCK FISHERMEN’S COOP SHINNECOCK

NORTH CAROLINA

AMERICAN FISH SOUTHPORT

AUSTIN SEAFOOD NAGS HEAD

AVON SEAFOOD AVON

B & B INC/JERRY A MALINSKI BEAUFORT

BERESOFF FISHING BOLIVIA

BIG ROCK BLUE MARTIN TOURNMENT MOREHEAD

BLACKBURN BROS INC CAROLINA BEACH

BOWMANS SEAFOOD SNEADS FERRY

CAPE FEAR FISH MERCHANTS LLC WILMINGTON

CAPE FEAR SEAFOOD CO SOUTH PORT

CAPE HATTERAS SEAFOOD HATTERAS

CAPE POINT BAIT CO INC BEAUFORT

CAPT JIM’S SEAFOOD INC MOREHEAD CITY

CAROLINA ATLANTIC SEAFOOD INC MOREHEAD CITY

CLAYTON FOLCHER SFD CO INC ENGELHARD

CLYDE PHILLIPS SEAFOOD SWANSBORO

CRYSTAL COAST FISHERIES MOREHEAD CITY

DAVID P FARROW JR MANTEO

DAVIS SEAFOOD SNEADS FERRY

DIAMOND SHOAL SEAFOOD INC ORIENTAL

ENGELHARD SEAFOOD INC ENGELHARD

ENGELHARD SMATTAMASKECT SFD INC SWAN QUARTER

FISHERMAN’S SEAFOOD INC WANCHESE

FULCHERS POINT PRIDE SEAFOOD ORIENTAL

GARLAND F FULCHER SEAFOOD CO ORIENTAL

GASKILL SEAFOOD INC BAYBORO

GRANT’S OYSTER HOUSE SNEADS FERRY

HARRIS SEAFOOD WILMINGTON

HATTERAS BLUE HATTERAS

HOBO SEAFOOD SWAN QUARTER

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NORTH CAROLINA (CONTINUED)

HOMER SMITH SEAFOOD INC SALTER PATH

HOPKINS SEAFOOD BELHAVEN

I T M CHAPEL HILL

JANET W WHITBECK INC HATTERAS

JAW’S FISH CO WANCHESE

JOHNNIE MERCER NEW BERN

JRA INC/JEFFREYS SEAFOOD HATTERAS

JS PACKING WILMINGTON

KERRY & SON SEAFOOD INC BEAUFORT

LANIER FISHERIES HAMPSTEAD

LOWLAND SEAFOOD INC LOWLAND

LT EVERETT & SONS SEAFOOD SNEADS FERRY

LUCKY INTERNATIONAL INC MOREHEAD CITY

LUTHER L SMITH & SON SEAFOOD ATLANTIC

MATHEW DAVID HOLLAR WASHINGTON

MOON TILLETT FISH CO WANCHESE

MORGAN HARVEST INC GLOUCESTER

MOTTS CHANNEL SEAFOOD WRIGHTSVILLE

O’NEAL’S SEA HARVEST WANCHESE

OSPREY FISHERIES INC OCRACOKE

PAMLICO PK CO INC VANDMERE

PITTMAN SEAFOOD CO BEAUFORT

QUALITY SEAFOOD CO IN WANCHESE

R E MAYO CO INC HOBUCKEN

R W JONES FISH CO INC NEWPORT

RISKY BUSINEESS SEAFOOD BUXTON

ROSE SEAFOOD BEAUFORT

SANDY BAY FISH COMPANY INC WINSTON SALEM

SEA HARVEST SHELL FISH SWANSBORO

SEAFOOD CONNCECTIONS JACKSONVILLE

SLIM PICKENS SEAFOOD OCRACOKE ISLAND

SMITH SEAFOOD CONTAINER INC BEAUFORT

SOUTH POINT MARKET INC OCRACOKE

TAYLOR SEAFOOD BEAUFORT

TIMS SEAFOOD HAMPSTEAD

TOP DOLLAR SEAFOOD HATTERAS

TOP FIN L L C WANCHESE

WILLIAM SMITH SEAFOOD INC BEAUFORT

WILLIAMS SEAFOOD INC ENGELHARD

WILLIE R ETHERIDGE SEAFOOD CO WANCHESE

YEOMANS SEAFOOD HATTERAS ISLAND

RHODE ISLAND

AMANDA MEL LOBSTER CO BLOCK ISLAND

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RHODE ISLAND (CONTINUED)

AQUIDNECK LOBSTER COMPANY NEWPORT

BAY STATE SEAFOOD INC LITTLE COMPTON

BAYSIDE SHELLFISH TIVERTON

BLACK POINT FISH TRAP CO WAKEFIELD

BLOCK ISLAND SEAFOOD PACKING BLOCK ISLAND

BLOUNT SEAFOOD CORP WARREN

BREACHWAY SEAFOODS INC WAKEFIELD

BRIDGEPORT SEAFOOD TIVERTON

CAPEWAY SEAFOODS INC PROVIDENCE

CARTER SEAFOOD PORTSMOUTH

CELESTIAL FOOD DIST INC SAUNDERSTOWN

CHAMPLIN ENTERPRISES NARRAGANSETT

CHAMPLIN SFD OF WICKFORD NORTH KINGSTOWN

CHUBBY FISH INC WAKEFIELD

CLIPPER SEAFOOD NARRAGANSETT

COAST CANNING & FISH PROCESS NEWPORT

D & C FISH CO INC NARRAGANSETT

DAVE HANDRIGAN SEAFOODS INC NARRAGANSETT

DEEP SEA FISH OF RI INC WAKEFIELD

ESTRELA SEAFOOD CRANSTON

F/V ERICA KNIGHT WAKEFIELD

FINNEST KIND SEAFOOD CO INC WEST KINGSTON

FINN’S FISH MARKET BLOCK ISLAND

FISH QUEST INC PORTSMOUTH

FRANCES FLEET PEACE DALE

FV KAREN ANN WEST KINGSTON

GALILEAN SEAFOOD INC BRISTOL

GREEN DIAMOND LOBSTER BLOCK ISLAND

H N WILCOX FISHING INC GREENVILLE

HANDRIGANS SEAFOOD INC NARRAGANSETT

HEATHER LYNN INC WAKEFIELD

HENRY AVERY & COMPANY NEWPORT

HMH INC/CHAMPLIN’S SFD NARRAGANSETT

INTERNATIONAL MARINE IND NEWPORT

J & A FISHERIES TIVERTON

KENPORT MARINA WAKEFIELD

KSJ SEAFOOD INC NARRAGANSETT

LABORE SEAFOOD LTD NARRAGANSETT

LIONS PRIDE SEAFOOD WESTERLY

MC FRESH INC PEACE DALE

N PARASCANDOLO & SONS INC NEWPORT

NARRAGANSETT BAY LOBSTERS INC NARRAGANSETT

NEW ENGLAND SEAFOOD SO KINGSTOWN

NONQUIT FISH CO TIVERTON

NORTH EAST ATLANTIC SFD LTD NARRAGANSETT

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RHODE ISLAND (CONTINUED)

OCEAN STATE LOBSTER COMPANY WAKEFIELD

OLD SALT SEAFOOD CO INC NARRAGANSETT

OSPREY SEAFOOD INC NARRAGANSETT

PAIVA’S SHELLFISH INC CRANSTON

POINT TRAP CO INC PORTSMOUTH

PT JUDITH FISHERMENS COOP INC NARRAGANSETT

RAT ISLAND LOBSTER CO BLOCK ISLAND

RED TAIL FISHERIES INC W KINGSTON

RHODE ISLAND RED SEAFOOD EXETER

SEA FRESH USA INC NARRAGANSETT

SEA PRIDE TRAWLERS INC WAKEFIELD

SEACOAST SEAFOOD GALILEE

SEACREST INTERNATIONAL INC WAKEFIELD

SEAFOOD PROCESSING CO OF RI NARRAGANSETT

SEAFREEZE LTD NORTH KINGSTON

SKIPS DOCK INC WAKEFIELD

SLACKER SEAFOOD INC NARRAGANSETT

SLAVIN POINT JUDITH CO LLC NARRAGANSETT

SNUG HARBOR MARINA INC WAKEFIELD

SOUTH PIER FISH CO INC WAKEFIELD

TALLMAN & MACK INC TIVERTON

THE BAIT COMPANY WEST KINGSTON

TONY’S SEAFOOD WARREN

TOWN DOCK INC NARRAGANSETT

WAMM INC MIDDLETOWN

VIRGINIA

B & C SEAFFOD INC NEWPORT NEWS

BENDER SEAFOOD NASSAWADOX

BERNIE’S CONCHS CHERITON

BRENDA D CLOSE MOON

C & T SEAFOOD TANGIER

CAPE CHARLES SEAFOOD CAPE CHARLES

CHES ATLANTIC SEAFOOD UNKNOWN

CHESAPEAKE BAY PKG LLC NEWPORT NEWS

CHINCOTEAGUE FISHERIES CHINCOTEAGUE

CHINCOTEAGUE SEAFOOD CO , INC CHINCOTEAGUE

CRAIG G NEFF NORFOLK

D L EDGERTON FISH CO CHINCOTEAGUE

D.M. MARINA VIRGINIA BEACH

DELORES OF WANCHESE HAMPTON

DEMARIA SEAFOOD NEWPORT NEWS

EAST COAST FISH & SCALLOP CO NEWPORT NEWS

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VIRGINIA (CONTINUED)

EASTERN SHORE SEAFOOD PROD MAPPSVILLE

ESS PRIDE L L C MAPPSVILLE

FISHERMENS SEAFOOD HAMPTON

GEORGE’S SEAFOOD INC NORFOLK

HAMPTON ROADS SEAFOODS LTD HAMPTON

HARRY DOERNTE POQUOSON

IAN NIGEL NEWPORT NEWS

J H LEA & SONS HAMPSTEAD

J H MILES & COMPANY INC NORFOLK

J H WEST SEAFOOD CHERITON

JORDONS SEAFOOD UNKNOWN

L D AMORY &CO INC HAMPTON

LILLISTON SEAFOOD WACHAPREAGUE

LONG POINT FISH CO GREENBACKVILLE

OLD POINT PACKING INC NEWPORT NEWS

ORANACOCK COOP ONANCOCK

PEABODY CORP NEWPORT NEWS

PYA/MONARCH INC VIRGINIA BEACH

R & S SEAFOOD WACHAPREAGUE

R STUBBS SEAFOOD CO CHINCOTEAGUE

RUSSEL FISH CO CHINCOTEAGUE

S & S MARINE SUPPLY INC HAMPTON

SEA BASSTARDS SEAFOOD CHINCOTEAGUE

SEAFORD SCALLOP CO INC SEAFORD

SEASIDE ENTERPRISES PARKSLEY

SELBY ENTERPRISES LLC HAMPTON

SNELDERS FISHERIES CHINCOTEAGUE

SPOT FISH COMPANY VIRGINIA BEACH

THE PHOENIX FRP INTL LLC VIRGINIA BEACH

V J O’NEAL & COMPANY INC SEAFORD

WANCHESE FISH CO INC HAMPTIN

WELLS ICE & COLD STORAGE INC SEAFORD

WHITTAKER PHARMACEUTICAL CHINCOTEAGUE

WILLARD READE NICOLLS III CRADDOCKVILLE

WILLIAM SEAFOOD CHINCOTEAGUE

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