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"There is No Typical": Life as a West Coast Groundfish Observer

“Salty, watery, muddy, bloody, little space, on a constantly moving deck” may not be the words most people would apply to a job they actually enjoy doing. But for fisheries observer Woody Venard, it’s an accurate description.
December 07, 2022 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
A fishery observer wearing orange gear holds up a large black fish on a ship deck. Woody Venard holds a skilfish on the deck of a fishing vessel. (Photo courtesy of Woody Venard)

Expanding Electronic Reporting Across the Pacific Ocean

Observers on the West Coast are transitioning from paper forms to a more efficient and accurate tablet-based system. 
November 17, 2022 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Observer in orange rain gear, with supplies walking on dock.

New Horizons in the Alaska Fisheries Data Environment

Data-linking projects spearheaded by Jordan Watson with the support of the Alaska Fisheries Information Network are paving the way for previously unimaginable advancements in fisheries science and management.
November 17, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
A large white ship with the NOAA insignia floats in a bay surrounded by mountains.

Celebrating 30 Years of Observations on the Water

In 30 years and nearly 40,000 days at sea, the Southeast Fisheries Science Center’s Pelagic Observer Program has worked with crews on 275 fishing vessels to better manage fisheries in the Northwestern Atlantic.
June 30, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
Ken Keene and Jimmy Rollo celebrating Rollo’s 100th trip as an observer. Ken Keene and Jimmy Rollo celebrating Rollo’s 100th trip as an observer. Credit: NOAA Fisheries.

Observing for the Long Haul

Pacific Islands fisheries observer Mario Esera builds a career in conservation on the seas.
May 18, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
Esera examines some bigeye tuna Esera examines some bigeye tuna

A Day in the Life of a Northeast Fisheries Observer

The observer program provides a “dream job” for Beth Nelson.
April 07, 2022 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Beth Nelson holds a pufferfish while at sea Beth Nelson holds a pufferfish while at sea

NOAA to Increase Enforcement Actions to Ensure Safety of Federal Fishery Observers, Monitors

Interference with fishery observers is illegal. Stepped-up enforcement in the Northeast will target vessel owners, captains, and crew who violate the law.
March 01, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Pacific Islands
Southeast
West Coast
National
Observer in orange jacket using grid system to electronically measure a crab.

New How-To Guide for Observer Trip Selection in Alaska

The new manual describes the web-based system where fishermen, managers, and observer providers interact to determine fisheries monitoring coverage.
November 22, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Fisheries observer taking fish measurements on the deck of a vessel A fisheries observer collects data aboard a partial-coverage fishing vessel in Alaska. Credit:NOAA Fisheries

Developing a Strategy For Monitoring Alaska Fisheries in 2022 and Beyond

NOAA Fisheries collaborates with industry partners to plan cost-effective collection of data essential for sustainable fisheries management.
October 14, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Photo of observer fish sampling station on a fishing vessel deck Observer sampling area on a pot-fishing vessel. Credit: NOAA Fisheries.

On the Water: A Look at Life as an Observer

Fisheries observers play a vital role in gathering the data needed to ensure the sustainability of our marine resources.
October 13, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
Boats in a harbor at sunrise Harbor at sunrise. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Lee Benaka