Allocation procedure applied to the 1994 to 2007 commercial landings data

Northeast Fisheries Science Center (U.S.)

"The purpose of the allocation is to supplement the mandatory commercial landing data (1994 onward) with area fished and effort information using Vessel Trip Reports (VTR). The goal is to eliminate the need for single species allocation for each analysis conducted and to maintain a consistent, comprehensive commercial landings database from 1963 -- present containing the information needed to address management questions, conduct stock assessments, and perform ecosystem research"--Executive summary.

Miscellaneous

United States

National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)