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Chapter 2
Gallery 2.7: Observer Documentation
Observer Training Guide
Observer Table of Contents
Chapter 1
Introduction
About ISSF
Gallery 1.1
ISSF Activities
Gallery 1.2
ISSF ProActive Vessel Register
Gallery 1.3
ISSF Participating Companies
Conservation Measures
The Role of Observers in Sustainable Fishing
Chapter 2
Introduction
Vessel Identification And Characteristics
Gallery 2.1: Vessel Components and Identification
Gallery 2.2: Vessel Electronics
Gallery 2.3: Vessel Monitoring System
Purse Seine Operations
Gallery 2.4: Purse Seine Net and Setting
Gallery 2.5: Purse Seine Fishing Stages
Fish Aggregating Devices
FADS and Bycatch
FAD Construction
Gallery 2.6: FADs
Fishing Activity
Gallery 2.7: Observer Documentation
Safety At Sea
Gallery 2.8: Safety Equipment
Chapter 3
Introduction
Tuna Species
Gallery 3.1: Tuna Species
Small Bigeye and Yellowfin
Gallery 3.2: Bigeye and Yellowfin Tuna
Damaged, Frozen, or Non-Ideal Conditions
Gallery 3.3: Identifying Damaged or Frozen Fish
Gallery 3.4: Testing Tuna Identification Quiz
Conclusion
Chapter 4
Introduction
Bony Fishes
Gallery 4.1: Bony Fish Identification
Sharks and Rays
Commonly Encountered Sharks and Rays
Gallery 4.2: Shark and Ray Identification
Shark and Ray Handling and Release
Gallery 4.3: Shark and Ray Handling and Release
Sea Turtles
Commonly Encountered Sea Turtles
Gallery 4.4: Sea Turtle Identification
Sea Turtle Handling and Release
Gallery 4.5: Sea Turtle Handling and Release
Reducing Bycatch
Movie 4.1: ISSF Shark Research: Testing Chum Lure
Final Notes
Chapter 5
Introduction
Sampling Strategy
Fish Length Measurements
Gallery 5.1: Fish Length Sampling
Biological Sampling
Example: Catch Estimation
Tagged Animals
Gallery 5.2: Scientific Tag Types
Final Notes
Chapter 6
Introduction
International Organizations and Instruments
Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission
Western And Central Pacific Fisheries Commission
International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas
Indian Ocean Tuna Commission
Further Notes on Data Reporting and Compliance
Chapter 7
Introduction
Recording and Reporting
At The End Of The Trip
In Conclusion
Feedback Form
Copyright, etc.
Chapter 2
Gallery 2.7: Observer Documentation
Gallery 2.7: Observer Documentation
Sample Daily Log Form
Sample Set Details Form
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