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Description

This data set contains data that were collected by trained observers aboard Japanese pelagic longline vessels operating in the US EEZ. Observers collected information on the catch, bycatch, and fishing effort details of these fishing operations. Of particular concern were catches of bluefin tuna, and bycatch of marlins.

Project Information

Project Type
Project

Mandated By
Magnusun-Stevens Act

Collection Type
Observer

Collection Method
Paper

Child Items

Type Title
Data Set JAPANSE LONGLINE OBSERVER JPLL
Data Set JLL_EFFORT

Contact Information

Point of Contact
Larry Beerkircher
lawrence.r.beerkircher@noaa.gov
305-361-4290

Metadata Contact
Larry Beerkircher
lawrence.r.beerkircher@noaa.gov
305-361-4290

Extents

Geographic Area 1

-96° W, -60° E, 42° N, 23° S

Time Frame 1
1978 - 1988