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The Unexpected Catch: Friendship at Sea

Field Fresh Blog: Science in Motion

A fisheries observer's job is full of challenges, but one of its greatest rewards isn't found in the catch—for Sophie Brager it's the people you meet along the way. Read her story about the friendships, support, and connections that make life at sea a little easier.
August 14, 2026 - Fisheries Observer ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Women in orange gear on stern of fishing vessel.

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 ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
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.

Observing—Not Your Typical Job

Field Fresh Blog: Science in Motion

Most people don’t commute 2.5 hours to meet a commercial fishing vessel in the middle of the night. They also don’t get to experience the amazing things at-sea monitor Kathleen Mager has. Read about one observer’s perfectly unconventional workday.
February 07, 2024 - Fisheries Observer ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
A blue-gloved hand holds a brown-spotted flatfish up so that it’s backlit by the sun. In the background is a calm ocean, fishing vessel lines, and a gull flying in a blue sky with a few clouds.

My Sea Kit

NOAA Pacific Islands region observer Erin Smeltzer describes a vital part of any trip out to sea: the “sea kit.”
July 28, 2023 - Fisheries Observer ,
Pacific Islands
Fishery observer holding a large tuna by the tail longer than her. Erin has worked as a NOAA Fisheries observer these past 8 months. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Erin Smeltzer

Meet Jennifer Schultes, Fisheries Observer

From deep sea fishing for flounder, to cage diving with great white sharks, to spending weeks at a time on commercial fishing vessels, Jennifer has devoted her life to the ocean.
April 17, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
Portrait picture of Jennifer Schultes on a boat and various vessels in the background.

Conch Fishing: An Observer's Perspective

Field Fresh Blog: Science in Motion

Marine snails may not be the first thing you think of when you think about commercial fishing in the Northeast. Fisheries observer Jessica Tyrrell provides an insider’s perspective on a little known, yet important fishery.
March 13, 2023 - Fisheries Observer ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
A tote filled with knobbed whelks sits near the gunwale of a commercial fishing vessel. There are two wooden bushel baskets on either side of the tote.

Every Day Is Different: An Observer's Perspective

Field Fresh Blog: Science in Motion

Fishery observing off Long Island, New York.
January 30, 2023 - Fisheries Observer ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Metal longline hook and snap attached to fishing line laid on a measuring board. The hook has a curved shaft and body, and a sharp barb on its end. The snap resembles a large safety pin and is used to secure the baited hook and line to the mainline used to haul and deploy the gear.

Winter Observing On A Commercial Longline Vessel - Post #7

Winter Observing On A Long-Line Vessel

Join fish biologist Rory Morgan as she braves the Arctic winter on a commercial fishing vessel in the Bering Sea to collect valuable scientific information as part of the North Pacific Observer Program.
July 20, 2022 - Fisheries Observer ,
Alaska
Sea birds hunt fish behind a longline vessel in the Bering Sea on a partially cloudy day. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Winter Observing On A Commercial Longline Vessel - Post #6

Winter Observing On A Long-Line Vessel

Join fish biologist Rory Morgan as she braves the Arctic winter on a commercial fishing vessel in the Bering Sea to collect valuable scientific information as part of the North Pacific Observer Program.
July 05, 2022 - Fisheries Observer ,
Alaska
A sunrise over the Bering Sea. Credit: Rory Morgan, Alaska Observers Inc. Edited by NOAA Fisheries Red sky at morning over the Bering Sea. Credit: Rory Morgan, Alaska Observers Inc.

Winter Observing On A Commercial Longline Vessel - Post #5

Winter Observing On A Long-Line Vessel

Join fish biologist Rory Morgan as she braves the Arctic winter on a commercial fishing vessel in the Bering Sea to collect valuable scientific information as part of the North Pacific Observer Program.
June 27, 2022 - Fisheries Observer ,
Alaska
A chain covered in ice on the back of a boat with sea birds visible in the water. Credit: Rory Morgan, Alaska Observers, Inc