"This is the eleventh annual Large Pelagic Logbook Newsletter.The primary purpose of this report is to summarize data and activities related to the mandatory large pelagics logbook and observer programs.This newsletter serves as a vehicle for dissemination of information to those directly involved in the fishery. In addition to updating catch, effort, CPUE, and location information, and detailing revisions to logbook reporting in 2002, this year's newsletter includes sections pertaining to swordfish, yellowfin, bigeye and albacore stock status, bycatch, time area closures, mandatory dealer reporting, the longline observer program, and other related studies"--Page 1, paragraph 1.

Technical Memorandum

Atlantic Coast (U.S.)

National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)