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North Pacific Observer Program Standard Ex-Vessel Prices for Groundfish and Halibut - Federal Register Rules and Notices

NOAA Fisheries publishes standard ex-vessel prices for groundfish and halibut for the calculation of the observer fee under the North Pacific Observer Program. These notices are intended to provide information to vessel owners, processors, registered…
Effective
04/30/2025

North Pacific Observer Sampling Manual

The Fisheries Monitoring and Analysis Division’s North Pacific Observer Program collects, maintains, and distributes data for scientific, management, and regulatory compliance purposes in the Gulf of Alaska and the Bering Sea/Aleutian Islands.
March 13, 2025 - Other Reports ,

Field Offices Program Flyer

This is a program in the Fisheries Monitoring Analysis Division.
March 12, 2025 -

North Pacific Observer Program 2023 Annual Report

This Annual Report provides information, analysis, and recommendations based on the deployment of observers and Electronic Monitoring (EM) systems by the North Pacific Observer Program (Observer Program) in the halibut and groundfish fisheries off Alaska during 2023.
November 27, 2024 - Document ,

North Pacific Observers Species Identification Manual

The following species have not been confirmed in Alaskan waters or are rare enough to need further confirmation. For confirmation, you must return with a specimen or photographic documentation. Any species encountered out of range also requires confirmation, including all species not listed in the field guides.
November 27, 2024 - Other Reports ,

North Pacific Observer Program Pre-class Reading Study Guide

Congratulations on being accepted into job training and welcome to the Fisheries Monitoring and Analysis Division’s North Pacific Observer Program!
November 27, 2024 - Other Reports ,

Veteran Observer Profiles

Meet veterans whose time as fishery observers helped launched their careers!

Veterans At Sea

Are you a U.S. veteran looking for an exciting and fulfilling career path? We want you to consider becoming a fisheries observer!

Observing—Six Things I’ve Learned in a Year

Field Fresh Blog: Science in Motion

Working as a fisheries observer, you learn a thing or two over the course of a year. Observer Leah Jones shares her top six.
October 16, 2024 - Fisheries Observer ,
A fisheries observer wearing foul weather gear, a hat, a jacket, and blue rubber gloves stands on the back deck of a commercial fishing vessel holding an Atlantic halibut in her hands while posing for the camera.

North Pacific Observer Program Brochure

Brochure for the North Pacific Observer Program
August 02, 2024 -