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The At-Sea Hake Observer Program places fisheries observers on all vessels that process Pacific hake at sea. Processing vessels over 125 feet are required to have full observer coverage for all fishing days. Each vessel carries two observers so that data collection can take place 24 hours a day. Processing vessels 125 feet, or less, are required to have one observer on board for all fishing days. Observers record haul information, determine the official total catch, sample hauls for species composition, collect length and age structure data, complete projects related to salmon, and record marine mammal and sea bird sighting and interaction data. Currently approximately 15 vessels participate in this fishery, which takes place from May through November.
At-Sea Hake Observer Program Sampling Manual & Information, Version 2009
(Please contact Vanessa Tuttle (206-860-3479)
with questions concerning the Observer manual)
Contact Information
The At-Sea Hake Observer Program can be contacted at the Fishery Resource Analysis & Monitoring Division of NOAA Fisheries Northwest Fisheries Science Center 206-860-3479. Our website is http://www.nwfsc.noaa.gov or e-mail: Vanessa Tuttle.
Observer uses a metal detecting wand to check a salmon for a coded wire tag.
Picture by: Observer Cassandra Donovan
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The F/V Arctic Fjord is a typical vessel in the hake processing fleet.
Picture by: Observer John Bieraugel
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