NMFS Fishery Observer Program Discard Log

DISCARD LOG
NMFS FISHERIES OBSERVER PROGRAM
OBPDQ 01/01/21
GEAR CODE

GEAR #

HAUL #

OBS/ TRIP ID
DATE LAND (mm/yy)
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Why was the catch discarded on

Who estimated the

Was there an observer onboard

Check off the discard event.

REASONS NOT BROUGHT ONBOARD: Describe any

this haul?

weight of the
discarded catch?

the other vessel? If yes, provide
the Tripid and Haul Number.

(CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

reasons why the catch could not be pumped/hauled
onboard.

(CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

Observer (1)
Were there discards

When the pumping/hauling

for this tow?

process was complete

Unknown (0) (comment)

Captain (2)

No (0)

Unknown (0) (comment)

Market (1)

Combination (8)

Yes (1)

Operational discards (1)

No (0)

Regulations (2)

Not applicable

Unknown (9)

Tow was partially

Yes, all contents seen

Quality (4)

were you able to see the
No (0)
Yes (1)

contents of the codend/
bunt?

released (2)
__ Unknown (9)

on deck (1)
Was all catch brought to
the observed vessel
pumped/hauled onboard
and completely
sampled?

Was any of the catch
pumped to another

Not brought onboard (5)
Yes, all/some contents
seen in water (2)

TRIPID:

vessel?

Tow was fully
released (3)

HAUL #:
Other (9) (comment)

No (0)

Not applicable

Yes (1)

Discarded after being
brought onboard (4)
Other (9) (comment)

No (0)

___Unknown (9)
Not applicable

Yes (1)
__ Not applicable

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: XX/XX/20XX