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Sea Turtle Observer Requirement Annual Determination

Through the Annual Determination, NOAA Fisheries identifies U.S. fisheries operating in the Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, and Pacific Ocean that will be required to take observers upon NOAA Fisheries' request.
National

Using Observer Data

Fishery observers collect data from U.S. commercial fishing and processing vessels, as well as from shore-side processing plants.
National

Observer Safety

At-sea monitors and observers play a critical role in supporting our science and management, and their health and safety is a top priority.
National

Observer Providers

We contract with or certify private observer provider companies to recruit, hire, and deploy observers.
National

National Observer Program

The National Observer Program nationally coordinates up to 18 observer programs in five regions. The NOP works with regional observer programs to develop national policies to enhance data quality while maintaining consistency in key areas.
National

Draft 2018 Annual Deployment Plan for Observers in the Groundfish and Halibut Fisheries off Alaska

This draft 2018 Annual Deployment Plan documents how NOAA Fisheries intends to assign fishery observers and electronic monitoring to vessels fishing in the North Pacific during the calendar year 2018. 
September 12, 2017 - Other Reports ,
Alaska

Amendment 114 to the FMP for the Groundfish of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area

Amendment 114 to the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the BSAI and Amendment 104 to the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the GOA and this final rule integrate electronic monitoring into the North Pacific Observer Program. This final…
Final Rule
,
Alaska
Effective
07/07/2024

Amendment 104 to the FMP for the Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska Management Area

Regulations to implement Amendment 114 to the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area and Amendment 104 to the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska. Amendments 114/104 and…
Final Rule
,
Alaska
Effective
07/07/2024

North Pacific Observer Program 2016 Annual Report

This Annual Report provides information, analysis, and recommendations based on the deployment of observers by the North Pacific Observer Program (Observer Program) during 2016.
May 04, 2017 - Other Reports ,
Alaska

Final Regulatory Impact Review for a Regulatory Amendment for Observer Coverage Requirements on BSAI Trawl Catcher Vessels

This review analyzes proposed measures that would require or allow trawl catcher vessels in the Bering Sea/Aleutian Islands to move from the partial observer to the full coverage category of the North Pacific Groundfish and Halibut Observer Program.
July 06, 2016 - Analyses (non-NEPA) ,
Alaska