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V1.2 Blank West Africa Scientific Observer forms Forms included in Observer Logbook
Safety Checklist Trip Summary Compliance Checklist
Forms applicable to multiple gear types:
Vessel Information Catch Composition (for trawl, demersal longline, pots/traps & gillnet) Length Frequency (for all gear types except pelagic longline) Specimen collection Tag recovery Marine Mammal / Sea Turtle Sighting Marine mammal capture Marine mammal carcass Sea turtle accidental capture Vessel Sightings Marine Debris Species Identification forms for Sharks, Skates/Rays, Flatfish, Scorpanidae,
Miscellaneous fish, Crustaceans, Invertebrate unidentified, and Seabirds Trawl-specific forms
Gear description – Shrimp trawl Gear description – Finfish trawl Total effort/total catch - trawl
Demersal longline-specific forms
Gear description – demersal longline Set-Haul – demersal longline
Pot/trap-specific forms
Gear description – pots Total effort/total catch - pots
Pelagic longline-specific forms
Gear description – pelagic longline Set-Haul – pelagic longline Catch – pelagic longline
Purse seine-specific forms (for large pelagics)
Gear description – purse seine Daily Activity Log – purse seine Catch – purse seine Floating object – purse seine
Check if Present or Absent
In main areas/corridors? Yes / No
Do they close properly? Yes / No
Y / N
Safety Checklist
Yes / NoYes / No
Were alarm signals demonstrated for each type of emergency?Did you examine escape routes from accommodations and work areas?
Survival craft
Capacity (#persons)
Last inspection date
Who is the person in charge of medical treatment?
Location
Were you shown the location of radios and provided with instructions for use?
Y / N
Y / NModel
Were you shown the location of navigation equipment and provided with instructions on use?
Abandon ship
Yes / NoWere you informed of the general safety procedures for the vessel?
Pre-Departure (Complete before you leave port)
Hydrostatic release
Y / N
Yes / No
Yes / No
Where is your muster station in case of an emergency?
Date
Y / N
Were there adequate PFDs for all on board? Yes / No
Y / N
Flooding
Y / N Y / N
# PFDs
Hand # Immersion suits
Smoke
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Other Comments:
Other?Fire
If drills were performed, did you participate in drills? Yes / No
Man overboard
Y / N
EPIRBs Battery expire date Float free?
Absent
Model
Model
Performed?
Drills (Complete post-trip)
Y / N
LocationCategory I
/ II
Station bill
Watertight doors
Y / N
Present
Was there adequate life raft capacity for all on board? Yes / No
Model
Was survival craft packed with a SOLAS kit? A / B / Other / No
Fire extinguishers
Expired?## Life rings / slings
Flotation devicesParachute
Location
First aid equipmentHigh water alarm
Y / N
Y / N
Y / N
Y / N
Distress flares
Float free?
Y / N
Unknown
Present Attach properly
Nationality
Boxed or bagged / Binned on ice / Loose / Other_______________
TBB / OTB-__ / OTM-__ / TBS / PS / LLD / LLS / FPO / GND / Other:______
Years in fishery
Crew list attached? Y / N
Fish master name / address
Gear type (circle one)
Packaging (circle one)
Nationality
Fish sales
Nationality
Secondary target
Crew size (excl. observer)
Primary target
Years in fishery
Time zone (+/- hrs)
Time (24-hr clock)
Time (24-hr clock)
Mate name / address
Captain name / address
Additional port stops?
Date (dd/mm/yy)
Years in fishery
Date (dd/mm/yy)
Trip SummaryPort (city, country)
Time (24-hr clock)
Port (city, country)
Embarkation
Port (city, country)
Return
Date (dd/mm/yy)
Debarkation
Port (city, country)
Departure
Date (dd/mm/yy) Time (24-hr clock)
Fillet:
Other:
Other:
Whole:
Products (list species groups for each)
Tail off:
Head off:
Head & tail off:
Head off & gutted:
Product Wt (kg)
Location(s):
Buyer name(s):
Fish sales
Date data submitted
Gear Description
Compliance checklist
Debriefing
Observer Logbook
Catch composition
Sea turtle
Debriefer name
Debriefing and data checking/tracking
Date data entry
Y / N
Sampling advice?
Seabirds
Debriefing date / location
Safety checklist
Vessel and aircraft sighting
Lengths
Floating Object Record
Daily Activity Log (PS only)
Marine Debris
Food
Accomodations
Y / N Y / N
# crew assigned to rooom
Adequate storage
Fresh water
Mortality
Age structures
Mortality & sightings (circle Y or N for each)
Total sets/hauls
Photo log
Total catch & effort (set/haul)
# sets/hauls sampled
Sightings
Forms Completed (check all applicable)
Vessel Information
Trip Summary
Marine mammal
Species ID (new spp encountered)
Y / N
Y / N
Y / N Toilet Y / N
Y / N
Y / N
Species (code, #)
Y / N Y / NSpecies (code, #)
Y / N
Date data finalized
y
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Debriefer Notes
Date data entry verified
Y / N / U
Hinder the observer in the carrying out of their duties
Y / N / USell / trade fish at sea
Use a fishing method other than the method they are licensed to use
Y / N / U
Y / N / UDischarge of oil
Observer/Vessel personnel Interactions
Offered a bribe to modify your data
Y / N / U
Use any sort of liner or device to obstruct mesh (trawl and other net fisheries)
Presence on aboard of respiratory equipment (e.g. scuba), harpoon or dangerous fishing weapon (except as a safety precaution)
Request that an event not be reported
Dumping of industrial, agricultural or domestic waste
Sell or possess of any protected fishery resources (e.g., turtles, mammals)
MARPOL
Y / N / U
Target species other than those they are licenced to target
Y / N / U
Intimidated or harassed at any time
Date / Explaination
If you answered yes to any of the above, please provide more detail on the event and indicate the logbook page(s) where the event is documented more thoroughly.
Y / N / U
Compliance Checklist
During the trip, did you witness or did the master or crew attempt or do any of the following:Fishing Regulations
Use of explosives, chemicals, poisons or other noxious substances, electrical currents or headlamps, fire-arms, light or automatic traps or any other devices likely to destroy aquatic fauna and the aquatic environment
Y / N / UFish within any inshore exclusion zone
Fish within any marine protected area Y / N / U
Y / N / U
Presence on board a fishing vessel of any fishing nets, whose mesh sizes do not conform to prescribed standards
Not display appropriate vessel markings
Y / N / U
Permit/licence conditions
Y / N / UNot display or present a valid (and current) licence document onboard Y / N / U
Y / N / U
Retain sublegal size fish (varies by species)
Observer signature / Date
Date / Explaination
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Y / N / UY / N / UDumping of plastic
Dumping of any of the above by another vessel
Y / N / UY / N / UY / N / UY / N / U
Date / Explaination
Usage Codes1 52 63 74 8
Observer code Vessel code Trip ID
Permit holder name/address
Permit expiration (dd-mm-yy):
Vessel Information
General Vessel CharacteristicsHome port (city, country)
Previous flag
IRCS:
Global Registry ID:
No longer used
KHz:
Bow thruster present?
KHz:
Propeller pitch: Diameter (m):
Length overall (LOA; m) .
Permit/license No.
IMO No.
Previous vessel names
Draft (m)
Country Registration No.
Y / NOther:
Y / N
Y / N
Used sometimes during fishing
Y / N
Other: Y / N
Other:
Other:
Y / NY / N
MMSI No.
Y / NPresent? Usage
Water capacity (m3): Fuel capacity: m3 / tonnes
Other:
Other:
Kw:
Vessel name
Beam (m)
Flag
Hull material (circle): Wood / Steel / Fiberglass / Other _______________
Generator
Engine (main)
Engine (auxiliary) RPM:
Year built
Manufacturer
Y / N
Owner Name/address
No. propellers: No. blades:
Model
Kw:
Power (Kw)
Ducted propeller? Y / N
Tonnage: GT / NT / GRT / NRT
Broken during this trip but used normally
Used only during transitUsed often during fishing
Unknown
How many?
How many? Frequency:
Type: Electric / Hydraulic / Other _________________
KHz:
GPS: Internal / external
Accuracy (m)
Rarely used
ModelManufacturer
Y / NRadar
GPS
VMS
Y / N
Radio beacon direction finder
Used continuously during fishing
SST gauge
XBT (Bathythermograph)
Fuel consumptions (tonnes/day):
Transmission (gear box)
Y / N
Sonar Y / NY / N
Y / N
GPS buoys Y / N
ADCP (current profiler)
Radio buoys / beacons
Winches (on deck)
Electronics
How many?
RPM:
Max hoisting weight
Ratio
Additional Information
KHz:
Sonar
Sensors
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VHFCommunications
Y / N
Y / N
#:
Fax No:
Phone No:
Y / N
Provider:
Y / N
Other Information
Capacity (m3):
Purse Seine
Trawl
Y / N
Satellite
Fax
Class (A/B):#:SSB
Y / N Email:
Comments:
Capacity: Gas:
Y / N Capacity:
Y / N
Throw overboard:
Ice
Dispose on shore:
Y / N
AIS
Y / NGMDSS
Y / NOther:
Refrigeration
Y / NY / N
Weather fax
Other:
Brine?Freezer hold? Y / NPlate freeze? Capacity (t/day):
Y / N
Y / N
Burned on board:
Blast freeze? Y / N
Waste Mangement (check all that apply & note types of materials for each)
Capacity:
Usage
Incinerator:
Net mensuration Y / N
Present?
Raft Y / N
Y / NSpeedboats Y / N
Ring stripper?
How many? Engine power (hp):
Registration
Make / Model
Comments
Other:
Gas:
Other:
Comments
Range (km
Present? Model
Spotter aircraft: plane / helicopter / none
Y / N
Y / NManufacturer
Y / N Used to rescue dolphins?
Operable? Y / N
Wired / wirelessY / N
Y / N
Model
Other:
Y / N
Catch Y / N
Hull mounted / towed
Bottom contact
Diver / dive equipment
Usage Manufacturer
Y / NOther:
Y / NOther: Y / N
Hydrophone
High-intensity floodlight
Bird radar
Net sensors
Capacity: Capacity (t/day): Gas: RSW? Y / N
Catch Composition Page _____ of _____
Sample Type (ST) 3A Trawl - retained by species 4 LL-demersal Reason Discard
1 Whole haul 3B Trawl - retained mixed species 5 Gillnet 1 Regulation 4 Error
2 Unsorted random 3C Trawl - discard sample 7 Pots/traps 2 Market 5 Other
8 Other 3 Damage
Sample SizeWeight (kg)Reason Discard
% Ret.
Observer code Vessel code Trip ID Date (dd/mm/yy) Mixed?
Y / NHaul
Species NameSpecies
CodeST
Number Individuals
Catch Composition Page _____ of _____
Sample Size % Ret.STCodeSpecies NameNumber
IndividualsWeight (kg)
Reason Discard
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Total weightNotes / Calculations
3A
3B
3C
Total Catch
Est
Fish / Invertebrate Length FrequenciesPage _____ of _____
Sex Mat.
Haul / setDate (dd/mm/yy)
## Length Length Length # Length KPC#Length
Observer code Vessel code Trip ID
Species Name LType #Code
Sex: Common length types (record as number & letter combination):
M - Male 01 - Fork 13 - Total (stretched or pinched) S - Straight
F - Female 02 - Total (natural) 34 - Carapace length (lobster) C - Curved
I - Indeterminate 03 - Standard 37 - Carapace length (crab) E - Estimated
U - Unknown 05 - Lower jaw to fork 38 - Carapace width (crab)
Comments:
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Fish / Invertebrate Length FrequenciesPage _____ of _____
Sex Mat. #Length # Length Length #LType KPCLength Length Species Name Code # #
Specimen Collection
Page _____ of _____Observer code Vessel code Trip ID
Date (dd/mm/yy) Haul
Species Name Species Code Spec. Type Specimen # Sex Mat. Length Length Type Weight (kg) CommentSpecies Name Species Code Spec. Type Specimen # Sex Mat. Length Length Type Weight (kg) Comment
Specimen Type Sex: Common length types (record as number & letter combination):
1 - whole animal 2d - thorn M - Male 01 - Fork 13 - Total (stretched or pinched) S - Straight
2a - scales 2e - vertebrae F - Female 02 - Total (natural) 34 - Carapace length (lobster) C - Curved
2b i / 3 t h I I d t i t2b - spine/ray 3 - stomachs I - Indeterminate 03 - Standard 37 - Carapace length (crab) E - Estimated
2c - otoliths U - Unknown 05 - Lower jaw to fork 38 - Carapace width (crab)
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Specimen Collection
Species Name Species Code Spec. Type Specimen # Sex Mat. Length Length Type Weight (kg) Comment
Tag Information
Tag type Tag location Tag colorConventional Below 1st dorsal fin Carapace Blue YellowArchival (implanted) Behind pectoral Other Green RedElectronic (other) Opercle Pink OrangeOther Belly White Metal
OtherWho found tag? When was tag found?
Name: While fishing
Address: During offload
Phone/email: Date:
Location:
Fish Information
Structures collected?
Otoliths
Scales
Other:__________
None
Invertebrate Information
Structures collected?
Carapace
Eggs
Other:__________
None
Observer code Vessel code
Length (cm) Sex (M,F,I,U)
Tag Number
Species name
Check one:
Removed
Comments
Species name Species code Length (cm) Weight (kg) Sex (M,F,I,U)
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Tag Encounter and Recovery
Species code
Applied
Weight (kg)
Trip ID Haul / Set
Recaptured & released alive
Length types (Circle # and letter) 01 Fork C Curved 02 Total S Straight 03 Standard E Estimated 04 Eye to fork 05 Lower jaw to fork 11 Disc width
Weight types (Circle # and letter) Blank - no weight A Actual
01 Whole E Estimated 02 Gilled & gutted 03 Gilled & headed 04 Headed & gutted99 Other, describe in comment
Length types (Circle one)02 Total 32 Body34 Carapace length (lobster)37 Carapace length (crab)38 Carapace width (crab)
Weight types (Circle # and letter) Blank - no weight A Actual
01 Whole E Estimated 99 Other, describe in comment
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Excellent GoodFair Poor
° . N S
° . E W
Sure Likely Unsure
<3 m (<10') 3-8 m (10-25') 8-16 m (25-50') 16-26 m (50-80') >26 m (>80')
Photos: Video? Y NInitial Sight Distance Number Sighted (Best)
Feeding on catch Off hooks or from net Fish from outside net (trawl) DiscardsDeterrence used Seal bomb (or other explosive) Acoustic device (pingers) Yelling
Towed on gear Other types of noise Skiff Pole gaffTED Other:______________________
Boarded vesselVessel collision Hit by hull Hit by propeller Hit by hull & propellerChased by speedboat Deployed PS around MM Deployed PS within 100mEntangled/ captured in gear If yes, fill out Sea Turtle or Marine Mammal Capture Form
Marine Mammal / Sea Turtle Sightings and Interactions
Longitude Water Temp:
Species Code:
Date(dd/mm/yy) Time (24-hr) Sighting #Sightings
Trip ID
Confidence: (circle one)
Wave Ht (m):
Observer code Vessel code
Sighting Condition: (Circle one)
Complete one form for each sighting or interaction with one or more animals of same species
Haul/Set #
Number (Min) Number (Max)
Species:
°C
Body Length: (circle one)
Frame #
Latitude Wind Speed (kn):
Assoc.Sight. #
Closest Approach
Notes & Identifying Characteristics
Capture #
Fishing Interactions (check all that apply)
Include description and drawing of body features, tags, markings, coloration and associated organisms
Small Cetaceans *Bow riding *Leaping entirely out of water *Porpoising *Slow rolling
Pinnipeds *Jug handle *Porpoising *Rafting *Spooked from haulout *Vocalizing
Vessel activity (circle one) : *Transit/searching *Drifting *Deploying fishing gear *Other *Retrieving fishing gear
Large Cetaceans *Lob-tailing *Blow visible at distance *Breaching *Spy-hopping *Tail raised on dive *Flipper slapping *Side wake riding *Group feeding *Stern wake riding
Initial sighting cue: *Splashes/blow *Birds *Tuna *FAD *Other
Initial sighting by: *Aircraft *Crew *Observer
Behaviors Circle behaviors observed below &
describe in "Notes" box
Sea Turtles *Dead *Still *Swimming *Feeding *Other/Unknown
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Straight line from SNOUT to…
A *BCDEFGHIJGirthsK *LM AppendagesNOPQ
. cm
at anusat dorsal fin insertionat axilla
. cm
. cm . cm
flipper (ant.insertion)
. cm
. cm
anusgenital slip (center)
. cm
. cm
None:
notch (Total Length)
melonblowhole (center)
mouth (corner)
umbilicus
eye (center)
. cm
. cmdorsal fin (ant.insertion)
Marine Mammal PHOTO and SAMPLE Label
** Complete and remove label below. Place in all photos taken and then in sample bag with samples**
Head only Teeth only
E / W
Frame #
Whole carcass Jaw Stomach Baleen
External injuries:
Y / N
Longitude
Photos taken:
Samples Collected (check all that apply)
Location:Total Length (cm)
Observer code Vessel code Trip ID
Upper Rt:Lower Rt:
Species
. cm . cm . cm
Measurements
Date Examined (dd/mm/yy) Carcass #:
Location:
Upper Left:Lower Left:
Latitude N / S
Tooth Count:
Gender: M F U
Reproductive tract Skin Other:
Marine Mammal Carcass Form
Observer code Vessel code Haul/Set #Trip ID
Complete one form for each MARINE MAMMAL examined.
flipper lengthdorsal fin height
. cm . cm . cm
. cm
fluke widthflipper max width
Date (dd/mm/yy)
Species
Carcass #:
Gender
A B C D E
F G H
I J
K L M
N
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° .° .
Alive, active, not bleeding, no obvious injuryAlive, active, bleeding, obvious injuryAlive, active, unknown condition
Previously dead- odor, rottenUnknown
Released-swam away Dead- Examined/sampledReleased- blood visible Dead - markedReleased - sank Dead - unmarkedDead- Treated as catch Unknown
Location relative to TED Section caught: No TED Top 1/3Forward of TED Middle Went through TED (in codend) Bottom 1/3
Hook type: "J" Circle Other___________ /Bait: Squid Mackerel Other__________ Hook # (gear form)
Yes No # gangions to next floatLight stick color (circle): White, Pink, Blue, Green, Red, Yellow, Purple, Other, Unknown
Hook location: Not hooked Not known if hooked Hooked but location unknownUnknown, internal Swallowed (esophagus)Unknown, external Head/neck Rear flipper region Front flipper region
Was animal entangled in line? Y N U Was hook removed? Y N U
Y N UY N U
Was backdown procedure used to assist with marine mammal release?
Trawl
Was any gear attached to mammal upon release? UNY
Internal: External:
Did mammal slide out or escape from gear?Dead (fresh)/ inactive / unresponsive
M F U
Longitude
Complete ONE FORM for each Marine Mammal captured, whether DEAD or ALIVE
UNYWas mammal brought on board?
N / S
E / W
External injuries:
Marine Mammal CONDITION WHEN CAPTURED
Species Gender:
Location:
Frame #:
Photos taken: Y / N
Marine Mammal Capture Form
Vessel code Trip ID Haul/Set #
Latitude
Observer name / code Date (dd/mm/yy)
IF dead and examined, list CARCASS # :
Hook & line
Capture #Time (24-hr)
Was animal able to surface ? UNY
(# should match Marine Mammal Carcass Form)
Purse Seine
If animal was entangled in net, describe which section (including mesh size, etc.): Were divers or a raft used to attempt marine mammal release?
Hook size
Was light stick on hook?
Marine Mammal CONDITION WHEN RELEASED
Comments:
Entangling Gear Details
If Yes, describe:
Gillnet
Date of capture (dd/mm/yy) Location of capture Fishing gear LATITUDE
Time of capture hours (24-hr) and minutes (hh:mm)
LONGITUDE Distance from shore (km)
Name of observer(s):
OTHER OBSERVATIONS: (if caught on hook & line, indicate hook location: flipper/jaw/swallowed)
SEA TURTLE ACCIDENTAL CAPTURES
Observer code Vessel code Trip ID Haul/set # Turtle#
Curved carapace length (cm) Curved carapace width (cm)
Tag # : Left /Right
L: R:
Tag position; LF/LR/RF/RR
Nuchal in contact with first costal : yes/no
# of costals : Left/Right
L: R:
# of Vertebrals / Prefrontals :
V: P:
Condition: live/dead/comatose Obvious injury: yes/no Attempted resuscitation: yes/no Resuscitation successful: yes/no
SPECIES (check one) LEATHERBACK OLIVE RIDLEY GREEN TURTLE HAWKSBILL LOGGERHEAD UNKNOWN Camera # : Photo #(s): Tissue sample : tube #
Future : released alive/ dead/ other
prefrontals
vertebrals costals
nuchal
Carapace length Carapace length
(nuchal notch to longest tip)
Right Rear flipper (RR)
Left Rear flipper (LR)
Right Front flipper (RF)
Left Front flipper (LF)
Carapace width (widest point)
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N/S E/W
N/S E/W
N/S E/W
N/S E/W
N/S E/W
Type codes Activity codes1 Purse seine 7 Tramper / transhipment 1 Fishing
2 Longline 8 Light aircraft 2 Possibly fishing 7 Transhipping fish 11 Transhipping fish
3 Pole & line 9 Helecopter 3 8 Set sharing 12 Set sharing
4 Trawler 10 Other: specify in comment 4 9 13 Bunkering
5 5 10 14 Other (specify)
6 6
Bunkering
Speed (kts)
Visible numbers Flag
Comments
Type Speed (kts)
Direction (deg.)
Name
Date (dd/mm/yy)
Activity
Comments
Hull material
Time (24-hr) Latitude (dd mm.mm)
Hull material
Longitude (ddd mm.mm)
Flag Activity
Longitude (ddd mm.mm)
Comments
Activity
Type
Time (24-hr) Latitude (dd mm.mm)
Other (specify)
Dist. (nmi)
Name
Speed (kts)
Dist. (nmi)
Dist. (nmi)
Direction (deg.)
Not fishing
Activity
Troll
Dumping fish
Transitting
Type
Name Visible numbers Flag Type
Longitude (ddd mm.mm)
Gillnet
Hull material
Hull materialSpeed (kts)
Direction (deg.)
GivingReceiving
Other (specify)
2
Date (dd/mm/yy)
4
Date (dd/mm/yy)
Name
Comments
5
Time (24-hr) Latitude (dd mm.mm)
3
Longitude (ddd mm.mm)
ActivityType
Comments
Hull material
Direction (deg.) Dist. (nmi)
Speed (kts)
Vessel and Aircraft Sightings
Date (dd/mm/yy) Time (24-hr) Latitude (dd mm.mm) Longitude (ddd mm.mm)
Observer code Trip IDVessel code
Dist. (nmi)Direction (deg.)
1Visible numbers
Visible numbers
Flag
Date (dd/mm/yy) Time (24-hr)
Flag
Visible numbers
Name
Latitude (dd mm.mm)
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N/S E/W
N/S E/W
N/S E/W
N/S E/W
N/S E/W
N/S E/W
Longitude (ddd mm.mm) Direction (deg.) Dist. (nmi)
Name Visible numbers Flag Type Activity Speed (kts) Hull material
Date (dd/mm/yy) Time (24-hr) Latitude (dd mm.mm)
Comments
Dist. (nmi)
Name
Comments
Comments
Visible numbers Flag
Direction (deg.)
Time (24-hr) Latitude (dd mm.mm) Longitude (ddd mm.mm)
Type
Comments
Speed (kts)Activity
Dist. (nmi)Date (dd/mm/yy)
ActivityType
Date (dd/mm/yy) Time (24-hr) Latitude (dd mm.mm)
Name Visible numbers
Hull materialName Visible numbers
Flag Hull material
Longitude (ddd mm.mm)
Time (24-hr) Direction (deg.)
Flag Type
Flag
Longitude (ddd mm.mm)
Name
Speed (kts)
Longitude (ddd mm.mm)Date (dd/mm/yy) Time (24-hr) Latitude (dd mm.mm)
Comments
Latitude (dd mm.mm)
Visible numbers
Date (dd/mm/yy)
Comments
Direction (deg.)
Type
Latitude (dd mm.mm) Direction (deg.) Dist. (nmi)
Hull material
Flag
Direction (deg.)
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Dist. (nmi)
Type Hull material
Date (dd/mm/yy) Time (24-hr)
Dist. (nmi)
Name Visible numbers Activity Hull material
Comments
Name
Dist. (nmi)
Activity Speed (kts)
Longitude (ddd mm.mm)
Speed (kts)Activity
Speed (kts)
Visible numbers
Longitude (ddd mm.mm)
Activity Speed (kts)
Time (24-hr) Latitude (dd mm.mm) Direction (deg.)
Flag Type Hull material
Date (dd/mm/yy)
Time & Position of Encounter with Debris (includes vessel, gear and animals)
Incident Type (check one or more):
Gear Interaction Vessel Interaction
Debris Type (check one or more):
Net: _____________ Cloth Plastic packing straps
Rope Plastic sheeting Floats / buoys
Monofilament line Plastic bags FAD (fish aggregating device)
Metal (describe): ____________________
Other (describe):____________________
Biota Type (check one or more and list species names if known):Fish
Crustaceans
Encrusting organisms
No biota/organisms present
Weight (kg): Photos: Y / N Brought onboard for disposal: Y / N
Length of downtime (hrs):
Entangled Species Caught (e.g., entangled fish)
Description of incident type and debris object/material (describe the type of incident in more detail, diameter or width, length, colors and biota living on the debris):
Description of downtime and cost (describe what was done during downtime (e.g. propeller disentangled by divers) and details of cost):
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Lat-Deg Lat-Min Long-Deg Long-Min E /
W
Date (dd/mm/yy)
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Observer code Vessel code Trip ID Haul No.
Time (24-hr) N / S
Marine Debris EnocunterThis information is being used to help determine the economic cost of marine debris impacts.
Shark Species Description
Observer code:________________________ Vessel Code: ________________ Trip ID: _______________
Common name / code: _____________________________________________ Weight (kg):_________
Haul:_______ Specimen collected? Y / N Precaudal length:_______ Fork length:_______ Total length:_______
Date:____________ Photos? Y / N Stretched Total length (cm):_______ Interdorsal length:_______
Sex: M / F / I / U Internal clasper length:_________ Claspers calcified? Y / N
Check box for presence/absence Present Absent
Head with lateral, bladelike expansions
Anterior nasal flaps formed into barbels
Long snout
Eyes visible from top of head
Dorsal fin spines
Interdorsal ridge
Anal fin
Caudal keel
Precaudal pit
Pectoral fin placement relative to 1st dorsal fin (circle one)
Large space
Small space
Even Overlap
Comments (e.g., if female, were pups present & if so, how many):
How many?
Dorsal fin
Gill slits
length
height
2nd dorsal fin Length 2 or more times height
Length <2 times height
Length equal to height
Length less than height
N/A
Ratio of 2nd dorsal length to height (check one)
Flank color (circle one)
Light / Dark
First dorsal fin shape (circle one)
Pectoral fin color (circle one)
Head shape (circle one)
A A
B B
B > A A > B
No depression Rounded
Slight depression Straight
If one of these three head shapes is circled, draw mouth shape and nasal grooves.
Caudal fin (tail) shape (circle one)
Other (draw shape):
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General body shape (circle one)
Stingray / Skate / Angel Shark Species Description
Observer code:________________________ Vessel Code: ________________ Trip ID: _______________
Common name / code: _________________________________________________________________________________
Haul:_______ Specimen collected? Y / N Total length (cm):_______ Disc width:_______
Date:____________ Photos? Y / N Disc length (pelvic):_______ Weight (kg):_________
Sex: M / F / I / U Internal clasper length:_________ Claspers calcified? Y / N
Draw the animal and include the location of any thorns, spines, any distinctive pigments, fins.
Comments (e.g, additional field characteristics used to identify this species, pup counts for females):
Check box for presence/absence Present Absent
Saw-like snout
Head incorporated into disc
Tail spine
Alar spines
How many?
Pelvic fin lobes
Dorsal fins
Pairs rostral teeth
Nearer to pelvic fin than tail tip
Nearer to tail tip than pelvic fin
None
First dorsal fin (check one)
Ventral color (circle one) Uniform light Light, with dark tail Uniform dark Dark, with white areas Other:____________________________
Dorsal color (circle one) Uniform brown or gray Dark with light blotches Uniform black Other:____________________________
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Which series of thorns are present? (check all that apply) Mouth location
_____Rostral
_____Orbital
_____Nuchal
_____Scapular
_____Mid-Dorsal
_____Terminal
_____Subterminal
Flatfish Species Description
Observer code:________________________ Vessel Code: ________________ Trip ID: _______________
Common name / code: _________________________________________________________________________________
Haul:_______ Specimen collected? Y / N Total length (cm):_______ Fork length (cm):_______
Date:____________ Photos? Y / N Sex: M / F / I / U Weight (kg):_________
Check box for presence/absence Present Absent
Pectoral fins
Pelvic fins
Anal spine
Eyed side Blind side
Upper
Lower
Total
General body shape (circle one)
Where does the maxilla end relative to the lower (ventral) eye? (check one) Gill raker count on first arch:
Sketch the animal and include the mouth shape/size, preopercle and tail shape, eye size and position, lateral line shape esp. over pectoral fin, Accessory Dorsal Branch size/location if present, and any other distinctive markings or structures, spots, scales, etc.):
Can eye be seen from the blind side? YES NO
Dorsal & anal fins separated from caudal fin YES NO
Is caudal peduncle distinct? YES NO
Are pelvic fins symmetrical around abdominal ridge? YES NO
Edge of preopercular bone hidden YES NO
Is the specimen right or left eyed? LEFT RIGHT
Additional field characteristics used to identify this species:
Describe color of blind side:______________________________ Describe color of eyed side:______________________________
_____forward of orbit _____below posterior part of orbit
_____below anterior part of orbit _____beyond the orbit
_____below mid-eye
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General tail shape (circle one)
Scorpaenidae Species Description
Observer code:________________________ Vessel Code: ________________ Trip ID: _______________
Common name / code: _________________________________________________________________________________
Haul:_______ Specimen collected? Y / N Total length (cm):_______ Fork length (cm):_______
Date:____________ Photos? Y / N Sex: M / F / I / U Weight (kg):_________
Check box for presence/absence Present Absent
Occipital pit
Palatine teeth
Spines Rays
Dorsal
Anal
Fin spine & ray counts:
Draw the animal and include the following: 1. Shape of dorsal fin –fill in spine heights 5. Suborbital spines (on cheek) 2. Caudal fin shape 6. Preopercular spines 3. Pectoral fin shape 7. Cirri (skin flaps) on head 4. Anal fin shape and draw in 2nd spine
Head spine strength (circle one) WEAK STRONG
Additional field characteristics used to identify this species:
Describe color :______________________________
Circle the numbers of all
head spines present
Pelvic fin rays (circle one) BRANCHED UNBRANCHED
Total count: _________ # free of membrane:________
Suborbital spines—count:_________
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Misc. Fish Species Description
Observer code:________________________ Vessel Code: ________________ Trip ID: _______________
Common name / code: _________________________________________________________________________________
Haul:_______ Specimen collected? Y / N Total length (cm):_______ Fork length (cm):_______
Date:____________ Photos? Y / N Weight (kg):_________
Sex: M / F / I / U
Check box for presence/absence Present Absent
Adipose fin
Pelvic fins
Chin barbel
How many? Spines
Dorsal fins
Anal
Draw the animal and include the following: 1. Shape of dorsal fin –fill in spine heights 5. Pelvic fin position 2. Caudal fin shape 6. Lateral line(s) 3. Pectoral fin shape 7. Position of any spines, cirri, barbells, etc. 4. Anal fin shape
Pelvic fin position (circle one)
Additional field characteristics used to identify this species:
Describe color :______________________________
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Rays
Upper Lower
Gill rakers
Crustacean Species Description Observer code:________________________ Vessel Code: ________________ Trip ID: _______________
Common name / code: _________________________________________________________________________________
Haul:_______ Specimen collected? Y / N Total length (mm):_______ Length type:______
Date:____________ Photos? Y / N Carapace length (mm):_______ Length type:_________
Sex: M / F / I / U Carapace width (mm):________ Weight (g):_________
How many?
Pairs of walking/swimming legs
(without pincers)
Pairs of legs with pincers
Draw the animal and include the following: 1. Shape of carapace 2. Spines, bumps, hairs, etc. 3. Detail of rostrum
Additional field characteristics used to identify this species:
Describe color :______________________________
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Misc. Invertebrate Species Description Observer code:________________________ Vessel Code: ________________ Trip ID: _______________
Common name / code: _________________________________________________________________________________
Haul:_______ Specimen collected? Y / N Length (cm):_______ Length type:________
Date:____________ Photos? Y / N Length (cm):_______ Length type:________
Sex: M / F / I / U Weight (kg):_________
Draw the animal and include all key identifying features:
Additional field characteristics used to identify this species:
Describe color :______________________________
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Foot color: _______________
All images © COASST 2002. General form structureNorth Pacific Groundfish Observer Program.
Seabird Common name: _________________________ Observer ID: ______________
Date:____________ Haul/Set #:________ Vessel: __________________
Specmen collected? Y N Tag #:__________ Photos taken? Y N
Leg Placement: _______________
Bill color: __________
All images © COASST 2002. General form structureNorth Pacific Groundfish Observer Program.
Gear Description - Shrimp Trawl Page _____ of _____
Outrigger Stern trawler
Net # / position (check one or more if nets are identical; see manual for position diagram)
W/D
Head rope
Bottom leg line - dummy
Bridle (door chain)
Top leg line-dummy
# floats:
Mouth width:
Loop chainTickler chain
Net Characteristics
Weight: Foot rope
Mouth height:
# meshes horiz
Total length (m):
Material Other
Extension
. Wing
Trawl body
.
Other:Comments:
Chafing gear
.
Other rigging present? Check all that apply.
Elephant ears Other:Choke rings Lazy line
◊ / □
Observer code
Doors - Main
Length (m)
Stbd - outside (4)Stbd - inside (3)
Vessel code
Material:Material:
Trip ID
Try net (5)Location:
Total # nets:
Port - inside (2)
Top leg line
Other
Length (m)
Width (m)
TypeSquare / Oval / V
/ Other
Doors - Dummy
Bottom leg line
Net Manufacturer / design name:
Width (m)
Aluminum / Steel / Wood / Other:_______________
Aluminum / Steel / Wood / Other:_______________
Weight (kg)
Weight (kg)
Square / Oval / V / Other
Material
Type
Diameter (mm)
Diameter (mm)
Mesh open (cm)
# meshes vert
Vessel configuration:
Port - outside (1)
Warp / Main wire
Length (m)
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Codend / sack
Other
Other
Gear Description - Shrimp Trawl Page _____ of _____
Type: Fisheye Square-mesh windowRadial escape section Square-mesh codend
Funnel Yes Distance of escape opening from headrope: m
No Distance of escape opening from tie off rings: m
Fisheye Offset Radial escape section
Opening (cm) Width Height Opening (cm) Width Height
Shape LengthOval Diamond If not all the way around, #openingsSquare HalfmoonRectangle Triangle Square-mesh window
Opening (cm) Width Height
Dimensions m
cm # TED Floats:
cm
Bycatch Reduction Device (BRD)Other:
Other:
Turtle Excluder Device (TED)
BRD notes/drawing
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Design:Angle (°):
Distance of TED from headrope:
Yes / NoYes / No
Curved bar / Straight bar / Other:
Rectangle / Oval / Other:ShapeMaterial:
Type: Hard / Soft
Opening: Top / Bottom Funnel
Name:
Flap
Photos? Yes / No
TED notes/drawing
Bar Spacing: cm
Length:
Width: Sponge / Foam / Plastic / Other:
Float shape Round / Cylinder / Bullet / Ellipsoid
Float material
Gear Description - Finfish Trawl Page _____ of _____
Bridle (secondary-bottom)
Other
Chain weight Weight:
Observer code Vessel code Trip ID
Doors - DummyDoors - Main
Net #:Net type (check one): Midwater
Otter Trawl
Bottom
Configuration (check one): Other _________________________
Stern
Otter trawl
StbdNet deployment position:
Length (m) Other
Length (m)
Height (m)
Net Manufacturer / design name: ___________________________________________
Bridle (main)
Material:
Type
Height (m)Length
(m)
Aluminum / Steel / Wood / Other_______________
TypeWeight
(kg)
Beam Trawl
Stake
Beam
Length (m)
Otter and Beam Trawl
Bridle (secondary-top)
Weight (kg)
Square / Oval / V / Other
Material:
Port
Beam trawl
Square / Oval / V / Other
Diameter (mm) Material
Aluminum / Steel / Wood / Other_______________
Material
Warp / main wire
Diameter (mm)
Length (m) Diam (mm) Material
Length (m) Weight (kg)
Tickler chain
Head rope
3rd wire
Selvedge line
Foot rope
Other
Bridle (bottom leg)
Door legs - top
Door legs - bottom
Penant
Groundline
Bridle (top leg)
Other
Material Other
# floats:
Weight:
Gear Description - Finfish Trawl Page _____ of _____
W/D
Type: Fisheye Square-mesh windowRadial escape section Square-mesh codend
Funnel Yes Distance of escape opening from headrope: m
No Distance of escape opening from tie off rings: m
Fisheye Offset Radial escape section
Opening (cm) Width Height Opening (cm) Width Height
Shape LengthOval Diamond If not all the way around, #openingsSquare HalfmoonRectangle Triangle Square-mesh window
Opening (cm) Width Height
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Diam. (mm)
Material
Comments:
# meshes around
Other:
Wing
Rubber discs
Metal spacers
Rubber spacer
Other
Metal bobbins
Width (cm) Diam (cm)
How many?
Material
How many?
Other
How many?
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Mesh open (cm)
# meshes long
How many?
Trawl body
Bycatch Reduction Device (BRD)
Net CharacteristicsTotal length (m):
Other
Other:
◊ / □
Mouth width: Mouth height:
Other
Splitting Strap
Other rigging present? Check all that apply.Chaffing gear Vert.Streng.Strap
. Extension
Codend / sack
Elephant ears
.
BRD notes/drawingOther:
Photos? Y / N
Other
Other:Horiz.Streng.Strap
Lazy line
Trawl Effort / Total Catch Page ____ of _____
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Total Catch method:1. Weigh entire catch 2. Weigh subsample & extrapolate to total count (basket, cartoon)3. Volumetric estimate: Bin or codend4. Catch / effort ratio5. Captain / Vessel estimate9. Other 10. Unable to obtain Total Catch estimate
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Gangion 2
Dropper 1
Material Codes Color codes1 Monofilament 4 Steel wire 1 White 4 Green 7 Clear 10 Other2 Multifilament / -strand 5 Other: ____________ 2 Pink 5 Blue 8 Orange 11 Multi-color3 Cotton / natural fiber 3 Black 6 Red 9 Yellow
Hooks Type
123
Model/pattern types
Tuna J-hook Circle Other (describe):
Floats (attached to groundline) Weights (attached to groundline)
Type Type
1 1
2 2
3 3
Float shapes
Bullet Cylinder Oval Round Cigar Other (describe):
Gear Deployment Location
Stern Propeller up-washStarboard, distance from stern_______m Propeller down-washPort, distance from stern_______m
Comments
Gear Description - Demersal LonglineObserver code Vessel code Trip ID
Color
MaterialShape Dimensions
# strandsMaterialLines
Manufacturer Model/pattern
Diameter (mm)
Breaking strength (kg)
Offset
Weight (kg)
Size Material
Material
Other Equipment
Usage Codes
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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Haul
Set
Describe all techniques and equipment to deter birds from hooks during the set (e.g. streamer lines) and haul (e.g. bird curtain). Include diagrams with measurements of streamer lines and other equipment as necessary.
No longer used
Used only during transit
Other:
Comments
Other: Y / NY / NOther: Unknown
Y / N
Other:
Y / NY / N
Other:
Mainline hauler
Autobaiting machine Y / N
Y / N
Y / N
Setting tube Y / N
Rarely used
Weighing scales
UsageY / N
Line shooter
Used sometimes during fishing
Used continuously during fishing
Broken during this trip but used normally
Used often during fishing
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Date/Time Position
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Set and Haul Information - Demersal Longline
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Seabird mitigation codes (deployment) 0 ‐ None1 ‐ Bird scaring line ‐ single 2 ‐ Bird scaring line ‐ double 3 ‐Weighted branchline/gangion 4 ‐Weighted groundline
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Hooks
Type*
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Total Catch Estimation Methods1 – Weigh entire catch 10 - Unable to obtain5 – Captain / vessel estimate6 – Catch / effort ratio (not sampled)
Seabird mitigation codes (deployment) 0 ‐ None1 ‐ Bird scaring line ‐ single 2 ‐ Bird scaring line ‐ double 3 ‐Weighted branchline/gangion 4 ‐Weighted groundline 5 ‐ Underwater setting tube/chute 6 ‐Moon pool 10 ‐ Other ‐ explain in comments
Gangion Floats
Type
Hooks / section
Total sections
Deployed
Retrieved
Total Catch Estimation Methods1 – Weigh entire catch 10 - Unable to obtain5 – Captain / vessel estimate6 – Catch / effort ratio (not sampled)7 – Catch / effort ratio (tally sample)9 – Other – explain in comments
Gangion Floats
Type* Type*
Weights
Distance between (m)
Length Distance between (m)
Monitored
Retrieved
Weights
Type*Weight (g) Weight placement*relate to Types described on Gear Description - Demersal Longline form
Distance between (m)
Bait Light devices
Species 0 None 3 Glow bead
kg 1 4 Other
2 B tt li ht
Chemical light stickType codes (circle one)
2 Battery light
How many?
%Color Code
Placement
Gear Condition CodesColor Codes
1 White 6 Red
Y / N
Y / N
Gear condition
Gear lost?
Gear parted
Gear Condition Codes0 – No problems (<10% lost)1 – Minor problems (<10-25% lost)2 – Major problems (>25% lost)3 – Gear completely damaged/lost. 4 – Gear conflicts 5 – Other – explain in comments
Color Codes1 - White 6 - Red2 - Pink 7 - Clear3 - Black 8 - Orange4 - Green 9 - Yellow5 - Blue 10 - Other
Other devices? TDRs Hook timers Other
Comments
p y g4 – Gear conflicts 5 – Other – explain in comments
5 - Blue 10 - Other
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Gear Description - Traps
Observer name / code Vessel name/code Trip ID
Page ____ of _____
Groundline material
dl d ( )
Rectangular Conical Pyramidal Other
Trap shape (Check box of most appropriate shape or provide a more detailed description in other).
Include approximate dimensions (meters).
Groundline diameter (mm)
HH
d1
L
W d1 L1 L2
H d2 W1 W2
LW
d2
H H
Trap materialsFrame Metal Wood Plastic Other
Covering Netting Wood Other
Mesh size (cm):______
Funnel dimensions (height x diameter 1 x diameter 2)
Escape panel present? Yes / No
Biodegradable panel present? Yes / No
Comments
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Type
Mainline 1
Mainline 2
Floatline 1
Floatline 2
Branchline 1
Branchline 2
Branchline 3
Branchline 4
Material Codes Color codes1 Monofilament 4 Steel wire 1 White 4 Green 7 Clear 10 Other2 Multifilament / -strand 5 Other: __________ 2 Pink 5 Blue 8 Orange 11 Multi-color3 Cotton / natural fiber 3 Black 6 Red 9 Yellow
Hooks Type
1
CommentsColorBreaking
strength (kg) # strands
Gear Description - Pelagic Longline
Observer code Vessel code Trip ID
Diameter (mm)Material
Lines
Manufacturer Model/pattern OffsetSize Material
2
3
4
Model/pattern types
Tuna J-hook Circle Other (describe):
Gear Deployment Location
Stern Propeller up-wash
Stbd, distance from stern_______m Propeller down-wash
Port, distance from stern_______m
Other Equipment
Usage Codes
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Seabird Mitigation
Haul
Set
Describe all techniques and equipment to deter birds from hooks during the set (e.g. streamer lines) and haul (e.g. bird curtain). Include diagrams with measurements of streamer lines and other equipment as necessary.
No longer used
Used only during transit
Other:
Other: Y / NY / NOther: Unknown
Y / N
Other:
Y / NY / N
Rarely usedOther:
Mainline hauler
Bait caster Y / NY / N
Branchline hauler / coiler
Weighing scales
UsageY / N
Line shooter Y / NY / N
Used sometimes during fishing
Used continuously during fishing
Broken during this trip but used normally
Used often during fishing
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Set and Haul Information - Pelagic Longline
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Total baskets
Branchline set interval (s)
Length (m)
Seabird mitigation codes (deployment)
0 - None1 - Bird scaring line - single 2 - Bird scaring line - double 3 - Weighted branchline/gangion 4 - Weighted groundline 5 - Underwater setting tube/chute 6 - Moon pool 10 - Other - explain in comments
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Measured length (m)
Weight (g)Retrieved
Tended
Distance between (m)Deployed
Seabird mitigation codes (deployment)
0 - None1 - Bird scaring line - single 2 - Bird scaring line - double 3 - Weighted branchline/gangion 4 - Weighted groundline 5 - Underwater setting tube/chute 6 - Moon pool 10 - Other - explain in comments
Shark line on floats?
Hook type*
Total set
Weight (g)
Rebaited
Monitored Weight placement
Seabird mitigation codes (deployment)
0 - None1 - Bird scaring line - single 2 - Bird scaring line - double 3 - Weighted branchline/gangion 4 - Weighted groundline 5 - Underwater setting tube/chute 6 - Moon pool 10 - Other - explain in comments
*relate to Types described on Gear Description - Pelagic Longline form
Bait Light devices
Species 0 None 3 Glow bead
kg 1 4 Other
2 B tt li ht
Chemical light stickType codes (circle one)
Hook No. 2 Battery light
. nmiMainline length Color Code
PlacementHow many?
%
Gear Condition Codes0 – No problems (<10% lost)1 – Minor problems (<10-25% lost)2 – Major problems (>25% lost)3 – Gear completely damaged/lost.
Color Codes1 - White 6 - Red2 - Pink 7 - Clear3 - Black 8 - Orange4 - Green 9 - Yellow5 - Blue 10 - Other
Y / N
Y / NGear lost?
Gear parted
Gear condition
Gear Condition Codes0 – No problems (<10% lost)1 – Minor problems (<10-25% lost)2 – Major problems (>25% lost)3 – Gear completely damaged/lost.
Color Codes1 - White 6 - Red2 - Pink 7 - Clear3 - Black 8 - Orange4 - Green 9 - Yellow5 - Blue 10 - Other
Other devices? TDRs Hook timers Surface lights Other
Comments
Gear Condition Codes0 – No problems (<10% lost)1 – Minor problems (<10-25% lost)2 – Major problems (>25% lost)3 – Gear completely damaged/lost.
Color Codes1 - White 6 - Red2 - Pink 7 - Clear3 - Black 8 - Orange4 - Green 9 - Yellow5 - Blue 10 - Other
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*More codes for MM & turtles
Kept/return codesK Kept A1 Active, not bleedingA2 Active , bleeding/ obvious injuryX Dead, inactive F Finned U Unknown
Damage codesBlank No damage NI Did not inspectC Cookie cutter shark M Marine mammal S Shark U Unknown source
Length types (combine # & letter) 01 Fork C Curved 02 Total S Straight 13 Stretched Total E Estimated 04 Eye to fork 05 Lower jaw to fork 11 Disc width
Weight types (combine # & letter) Blank - no weight A Actual 01 Whole E Estimated 02 Gilled & gutted 03 Gilled & headed 04 Headed & gutted99 Other, describe in comment
Common SpeciesSKJ Skipjack tunaYFT Yellowfin tunaBET Bigeye tunaALB Albacore tunaSWO Swordfish
BSH Blue sharkSMA Shortfin mako shark
Sex codes M Male F Female I Indeterminate U Unknown (not inspected)
Caught condition A1 Active , not bleedingA2 Active , bleeding/ obvious injuryX InactiveU Unknown
*More codes for MM & turtles
Kept/return codesK Kept A1 Active, not bleedingA2 Active , bleeding/ obvious injuryX Dead, inactive F Finned U Unknown
Damage codesBlank No damage NI Did not inspectC Cookie cutter shark M Marine mammal S Shark U Unknown source
Length types (combine # & letter) 01 Fork C Curved 02 Total S Straight 13 Stretched Total E Estimated 04 Eye to fork 05 Lower jaw to fork 11 Disc width
Weight types (combine # & letter) Blank - no weight A Actual 01 Whole E Estimated 02 Gilled & gutted 03 Gilled & headed 04 Headed & gutted99 Other, describe in comment
Common SpeciesSKJ Skipjack tunaYFT Yellowfin tunaBET Bigeye tunaALB Albacore tunaSWO Swordfish
BSH Blue sharkSMA Shortfin mako shark
Sex codes M Male F Female I Indeterminate U Unknown (not inspected)
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Comments
Mesh size (cm): W / D
Dolphin Safety Panel
Net diagram
Total length (m): Total depth (m):
Purse line material Purse line diameter (mm)
Knotted / KnotlessType (circle one): Float line: Mesh
Model
Net Hauling system
Net #:
Float line length (m): Lead line length (m):
Secondary
Hanging Ratios
Gear Description - Purse Seine
Net Characteristics
Purse line winch
Description Brail capacity (MT)
Observer code Vessel code Trip ID
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Lead line:
Secondary
Size (cm):
Total length (m):
W / D
Manufacturer
Total depth (m):
Primary
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Daily Activity Log - Purse Seine - Large Pelagics
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Event Codes 7 Start set 1 Port 8 Net cleaning set 2 Run 9 Investigate-free school 3 Search 10A Float object-investigate 4A Cue-birds 10B Float object-deploy 4B Cue-splash 10C Float object-retrieve 4C Cue-breezer 11A Drift - Break down 4D Cue-Floating object 11B Drift - Night 4E Cue-Other 11C Drift - floating object 5A Heli Depart 11D Drift - lights 5B Heli Return 12 Bad weather 6A Mammal 13 Transship/bunkering6B Chase 14 Other Fishing
Weather Codes0 <50% Clouds1 >50% Clouds2 patchy fog3 solid fog4 mist / light rain5 med / heavy rain6 fog & rain7 snow
Observation Condition
VisibilityE Excellent G Good F FairP Poor
Glare0 None1 Slight / grey (light)2 Bright / 1 side (moderate)3 Bright / forward , both sides
No. X20 Codes
RAD Bird radar only P0 <20x binocs P1 1 20x binocs P2 2 20x binocs P3 3 20x binocs
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School Association (check one) How Detected (check one)1 Unassociated 4 Marine mammal 1 Vessel sighting 5 Sonar/depth sounder2 Feeding - baitfish 5 Other: 2 Helicopter sighting 6 Other vessel3 Floating Object 3 Floating object 7 Other:
4 Birds/bird radar
Set Sequence Times
Brailer tally
Total Catch (mt) Problems (check all that apply)
Misssed mark
Breakdown Other:
Tangle
Sample Type (ST) Reason Discard
6A Whole Brail 1 Whole haul 1 Regulation 4 Error
6B Partial Brail 8 Other 2 Market 5 Other
3 Damage
ST
Vessel Estimate
Number Individuals
Set Information & Catch Composition - Purse Seine - Large Pelagics
Observer code Vessel code Trip ID MM Sighting No. Page ____ of _____
Set No. Float.Object / Sighting No. /
Unfavourable SSTNo problems
Interaction w/ other vessel
End brailBegin brail
Set Information
1/8th
Start set
Sample Weight
1/3rd
Catch Composition
Half
Reason Discard
% Ret.Weight (kg)
Tide
TOTAL
End set (skiff on board)
1/4th
End pursing (rings up)
2/3rd7/8ths 3/4th
Begin pursing (winch on)
MethodTotal Catch Estimate
Full
Species Name Species Code
ST
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Reason Discard
Species Name Species Code
Number Individuals
Weight (kg) % Ret.Sample Weight
Comments / calculations:
Your vessel - deployed
Your vessel - deployed earlier this trip
Your vessel - deployed previous trip
Other vessel - with owner consent
Other vessel - without owner consent
Drifting object found
Unknown
Other_______________
Radar
Direction finder
Satellite
Visual - the object itself
Visual - birds
Not applicable
Unknown
Other ____________
Estimated area of hanging netting (m2)
Other dataPredominant mesh size (cm) Y N NA Unk
Bait container attachedBait container refilled
Fauna entangled
Flag Check one: Anchored Drifting
Satellite buoy
Buoy, corks, etcLights
% biota Tag NumberRadar reflectorUnknown Moved object to: Other __________________ Lat: Long:
Floating Object RecordPage ____ of _____
Observer code Vessel code Trip ID Object No. Sighting No.
As found
Dead animal_____________
Cane/bamboo
Cord / rope
Set No.
Components (check all that are applicable)
As left
Object origin (check one)
Tree
Metal drum / plastic drum
Chain/cable/rings/weights
Sacks / bags
Netting material
Artificial light for attracting fish
Bait container / bait
Floats / corks
Planks / pallets / plywood / spools
Plastic sheeting
Locating equipment (check all applicable)
If there's netting….
Other ___________
Unknown
PVC or other plastic tubes
As left
Locating method (check one)
As found
Water clarity: Clear / Turbid / Very turbid
Radio transmitter / beeper / beacon
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Side view
Comments
Overhead view (include dimensions)
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