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West Coast Groundfish Observer Program 2025 Training Manual
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2025
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Alternative Title:2025 West Coast Groundfish Observer Program Training Manual
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Description:The West Coast Groundfish Observer Program’s primary objective is to collect coastwide, year-round discard rates for federal groundfish fisheries off the U.S. Pacific coast. In addition to estimating bycatch, WCGOP observers record information on fishing operations, catch composition, protected species interactions, and take biological samples. These data are used to assess and monitor total mortality for a variety of groundfish stocks and inform sustainable fisheries management on the West Coast. This chapter explains the components put in place to ensure that the program achieves this goal.
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Rights Information:CC0 Public Domain
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