Cost Earnings Data 2001 - American Samoa Longline

In 2001, 25 vessels > 50 feet in overall length joined the American Samoa longline fleet, which previously had consisted of local, small catamaran-style vessels (called alias) targeting albacore (Thunnus alalunga). The entrance of these modern longliners drew considerable attention due to social, economic, and fishery sustainability concerns. Economic information on 18 vessels were gathered by personal interviews with vessel operators, owners, or managers. Revenue information was estimated based on NMFS logbook data (landing and effort) and fish price data mainly provided by the 2001 Forum Fishing Agency. Operational and vessel costs were collected through in-person interviews with vessel owners, captains, and crew. This was the first cost-earnings study on this fleet. J. M. O'Malley and S.G. Pooley conducted this project.

The objective of this project was to provide baseline economic information associated with large longline vessels (length > 50 feet) in American Samoa in 2001. Additional objectives included documenting physical and operational characteristics of vessels, economic impacts of the most recent regulations, fishermen's opinions on the status of the fishery, and basic demographics of the fleet.

Short Form Metadata Survey Collection Date: 7-JAN-2011

Division: Ecosystem Science Division

Program: Socioeconomics Program

Program Lead: Justin Hospital

Authorities: Magnuson-Stevens Fisheries Conservation and Management Act

Ownership: PIFSC

Study Area: American Samoa, EEZ, distant waters

Temporal Resolution: Annual, trip

Frequency of Collection: Periodically

Types of Data Collected: Cost and revenue of fishing operations in 2001 by individual vessels

Collection Method: In-person survey

Recording Media: Paper

Collection Standards of the Data or Creation Standards of the Data Product: Available

Validation and QC Procedures: Available

QC Standards: Available

Quality Control Documentation: Available

Storage Location: NOAA Inouye Regional Center

Storage Media: Office desktop, CD, external hard drive

Storage Format: MS Excel

Backups: Available

Storage and Security Documentation: Available

Update Schedule: As needed

Data Distribution Methods: Password protected data file, published summary report

The dataset contains an Excel file: AmSam LL econ interview data 2001.xls

Hard copy interview forms are locked in a secured area. The electronic data are stored on government computers with all the proper Government security measures in place, including firewalls, individual username login, and password protection.

PIFSC Data Access, Sharing and Dissemination Guidelines

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Non-confidential summaries for public access/display

A. The user is responsible for the results of any application of this data for other than its intended purpose. B. The developers of this data are concerned with assuring its proper use. Before the data are used to draw specific scientific conclusions, potential users are requested to contact the Data Steward for background on the data. Acknowledgement of products derived from this data set should be cited. While efforts have been made to ensure that these data are accurate and reliable, PIFSC cannot assume liability for any damages or misrepresentation caused by any inaccuracies in the data or as a result of changes to the data caused by system transfers.

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MS Excel

Sample was considered representative and non-biased with 64% of all active vessels in 2001 were interviewed. Measurement error was minimal.

Data was completed with no omissions and selection criteria (approached all active vessels).

The quality of the data was controlled throughout the data life cycle including data collection, data entry, data cleaning, and data storage. Data were collected following rigid statistical method (e.g. interviewers were trained to get familiar with the questionnaire for in-person survey). Data entry file was developed to minimize data entry errors. Data were cleaned with logic checking, skipping patterns, and outliers. Data files were stored in PIFSC’s server with password protection.

No delay expected

These data are Legacy and Sensitive (Business Information). Efforts to disseminate can be arranged upon request, but the data are currently out of scope for the Data directive.

Data is securely stored in PIFSC's server with password protection.

Only staff who work on the project can access to the data.

After the data were collected through in-person interview, data were entered into the data entry file. Then the entered data were cleaned with logic checking, skipping patterns, and outliers. Finally the cleaned data were used to generate data report.