Discard Log

DISCARD LOG
OBS/TRIP ID
NMFS FISHERIES AT-SEA MONITORING PROGRAM
DATE LAND (mm/yy)
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05/01/13
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GEAR CODE
GEAR # HAUL #
Who estimated the weight of the discarded catch?
Observer
Captain
Combination

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CHECK ALL THAT APPLY
Were you able to see the
Why was the catch discarded on this haul?
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contents of the codend when Unknown
the catch was released?
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Market
No
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Regulations
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Yes, all contents
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seen on deck
Quality
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Yes, all/some contents
seen in water

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Not brought onboard

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Check off the discard event.

Tow was partially
released

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Tow was fully
released

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Other (comment)

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Other (comment)
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REASONS NOT BROUGHT ONBOARD: Describe any reasons why the catch could not be hauled onboard.

CATCH COMPOSITION OF DISCARDED CATCH: Describe the catch composition of the discarded
catch and how those determinations were made.

CHALLENGES OBSERVING THIS HAUL: Describe any challenges that occurred with observing
this haul.

OMB Control No.: 0648-0593
Expires on: 11/30/2015

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NMFS FISHERIES AT-SEA MONITORING PROGRAM

OBS/TRIP ID
DATE LAND (mm/yy)
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COMMENTS

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