gov.noaa.nmfs.inport:18614 eng UTF8 dataset Spreadsheet Northwest Fisheries Science Center 206-860-3200 2725 Montlake Boulevard East Seattle WA 98112 USA https://www.nwfsc.noaa.gov WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link Website Website for this organization information resourceProvider Northwest Fisheries Science Center 206-860-3200 2725 Montlake Boulevard East Seattle WA 98112 USA nmfs.nwfsc.metadata@noaa.gov https://www.nwfsc.noaa.gov WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link NWFSC Home Website listed for Northwest Fisheries Science Center information pointOfContact 2026-03-04T19:17:17 ISO 19115-2 Geographic Information - Metadata Part 2 Extensions for imagery and gridded data ISO 19115-2:2009(E) Analysis Dataset - Observer Program Operations and Analysis Non-Catch Share fishery bycatch analysis and reporting 2002-01-01 creation publication NOAA/NMFS/EDM 18614 https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/inport/item/18614 WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link Full Metadata Record View the complete metadata record on InPort for more information about this dataset. information McVeigh, Jon T 206-302-2423 Seattle WA Jon.McVeigh@noaa.gov originator https://www.webapps.nwfsc.noaa.gov/apex/parrdata/inventory/datasets/dataset/7364 WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link Analysis Dataset NWFSC Dataset Information page. Observer raw data is matched to fish tickets to produce haul specific catch totals. download tableDigital NWFSC Observer programs are the most comprehensive fishery dependent data collection system for total mortality estimation, protected species monitoring and discard data for stock assessments. Observer data is also used to track quotas in-season for the catch share IFQ fishery. The numerous observer program total mortality and bycatch reports are used by agency and council staff for management of federal and state fisheries on the west coast of the US. Observer program bycatch reports, data collection and research activities are also used to manage ESA listed species and fulfill Biological Opinion obligations. Observer raw data is matched to fish tickets to produce haul specific catch totals. Addresses Legal Mandate Derived from other data, Raw/field data underDevelopment McVeigh, Jon T 206-302-2423 Seattle WA Jon.McVeigh@noaa.gov pointOfContact McVeigh, Jon T 206-302-2423 Seattle WA Jon.McVeigh@noaa.gov custodian Fishery-Dependent Tracked Asset theme Fisheries Catch Shares, Data development methods Fishery Observer Fishery data preparation Groundfish Biology by-catch fishery dependent theme Crescent City office Eureka Office Hammond office Hatfield - Newport facility Morro Bay Offcie NWFSC-Montlake Observer Biological Sample Collections Observer Deployments Sand Point offices place Instrument Not Applicable instrument DOC/NOAA/NMFS/NWFSC > Northwest Fisheries Science Center, National Marine Fisheries Service, NOAA. 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URL (GCMD Keyword Forum Page): https://forum.earthdata.nasa.gov/app.php/tag/GCMD+Keywords information custodian FRAM (Fishery Resource Analysis and Monitoring) Division project InPort otherRestrictions Cite As: Northwest Fisheries Science Center, [Date of Access]: Analysis Dataset - Observer Program Operations and Analysis [Data Date Range], https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/inport/item/18614. NOAA provides no warranty, nor accepts any liability occurring from any incomplete, incorrect, or misleading data, or from any incorrect, incomplete, or misleading use of the data. It is the responsibility of the user to determine whether or not the data is suitable for the intended purpose. otherRestrictions Access Constraints: Data is stored on a restricted network share drive and only authorized users are allowed access to this Confidential data restricted NOAA Data Management Plan (DMP) NOAA/NMFS/EDM 18614 https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/inportserve/waf/noaa/nmfs/nwfsc/dmp/pdf/18614.pdf WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link NOAA Data Management Plan (DMP) NOAA Data Management Plan for this record on InPort. information crossReference eng; US oceans Spreadsheet -124.0472 -122.2571 44.6229 47.687 Observer Deployments: Observers deployed on commercial fishing vessels to collect data 2001-08-01 -124.0472 -122.2571 44.6229 47.687 Observer Biological Sample Collections: Biological samples collected by Observers 2001-08-01 -124.0472 -122.2571 44.6229 47.687 Crescent City office: office 2014-08-01 -124.0472 -122.2571 44.6229 47.687 Eureka Office: office 2001-08-01 -124.0472 -122.2571 44.6229 47.687 Sand Point offices: ASHOP offices 2000-08-01 -124.0472 -122.2571 44.6229 47.687 NWFSC-Montlake: office 2001-08-01 -124.0472 -122.2571 44.6229 47.687 Hammond office: office 2010-08-01 -124.0472 -122.2571 44.6229 47.687 Morro Bay Offcie: office 2004-08-01 -122.3062 -122.2962 47.6449 47.6549 Seattle office: Montlake facility, Seattle, WA 2001-01-01 -124.0472 -122.2571 44.6229 47.687 Hatfield - Newport facility: office and observer training center 2001-08-01 Subject to Public Access to Research Results (PARR): Yes: but with PARR Waiver Data: Observer Data. Metadata: Observer Metadata. Monitoring Program: Observer Program. Outreach activities: Word on the Waves Newsletter. Presentation: International Fisheries Observer and Monitoring Conference. Report: Seabird Bycatch Report. Report: Marine Mammal Bycatch Report. Report: Pacific Halibut Bycatch Report. Report: Groundfish Mortality Report. Report: Salmon Bycatch Report. dataset Accuracy High Multiple R scripts are used to match observer-collected fisheries discard data with commercial retained fisheries landings data.