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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.
January 20, 2026 - Other Reports ,
Alaska

North Pacific Observer Program Training Schedule

Observer Training to become a certified North Pacific observer consists of a comprehensive three-week program held in Seattle. The curriculum includes safety while at sea, sampling methodologies, species identification, and data documentation requirements. Please see below for dates, training type, and location information.
Alaska
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Electronic Monitoring in Alaska

A number of electronic monitoring (EM) technologies have been applied to fisheries monitoring. Within the North Pacific, video technology is used for estimating catch and discard for fisheries management and monitoring for compliance with regulations.
Alaska

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…
Notice,
Alaska
Effective
01/24/2026

Field Offices Program Flyer

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

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 ,
Alaska

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 ,
Alaska

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 ,
Alaska

Veteran Observer Profiles

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

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!
National