otolith sampling description form

NMFS Observer Programs' Information That Can Be Gathered Only Through Questions

15. OTC Sampling Description Form

WCGOP: West Coast Groundfish Observer Programs: Catch Share and Non-Catch Shares

OMB: 0648-0593

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OTC Sampling Description Form
Observer Name:

Date:

Fishery:

Gear Type:
OTC Weight Method 14 – Visual Experience

Describe how often this particular method was used and why.

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How was your weight estimate determined?

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Did you see the codend brought on board each haul?
If not explain:

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OTC Weight Method 6 – Other
Describe how often this particular method was used and why:

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Did unusual sorting or weight/diversity of catch affect your sampling? If so explain:

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Was gear lost at sea? If so explain:

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Sampling descriptions must be recorded in pen.

OTC Weight Method 8 - Extrapolation
Describe how often this particular method was used and why.
Include any details on how time or space restrictions affected your decision to use extrapolation.

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State how gear units were randomly selected for sampling and how tally period was determined.
Comment on any gear lost at sea.

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If hook & line gear was used, describe how and when hook counts were randomly taken.

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Record formula used to determine OTC.

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OTC Weight Method 11 - Retained + Discarded
Describe how often this particular method was used and why.

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If hook & line gear was used, describe how and when hook counts were randomly taken.

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