West Coast Observer Program Outreach Materials

Newsletters from the Fisheries Observation Science Program intended for our fisheries observers and associated individuals. The Word on the Waves newsletter features program news, profiles of our observers, seafood recipes, and more.

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Recent Newsletters

Word on the Waves, Fall 2019 (PDF, 6 pages)
Word on the Waves, Summer 2019 (PDF, 6 pages)

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For copies of older newsletters, please contact John LaFargue.

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Fisheries Observation Science on the West Coast

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Innovative New Trawl Net Developed for U.S. West Coast Fish Research Surveys

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Crew aboard a fishing vessel preparing a net

Getting the net ready to fish. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

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NOAA Committee Conducting Survey on Methods to Deter Conflicts with Marine Mammals

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The survey seeks information on different methods of deterring marine mammals such as sea lions from damaging infrastructure or interfering with fishing activities and fishing gear. The survey will be available until December 22.

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Secretary of Commerce Determines Fishery Resource Disasters for the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe’s 2020 Salmon Fisheries

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Photo of a chum salmon swimming upstream to spawn in Washington.

Chum salmon swimming upstream to spawn in Washington. Credit: iStock

Last updated by Northwest Fisheries Science Center on July 30, 2020

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