WCGOP Paper Forms - All

Trip #
Set Details
Haul #

OTC WM

11

Seabird
Avoidance?

Target Strategy

Gear Perf

8

1

5

7

Average
Soak Time

8

6

Gear Type

Y
< 1m
30-45m
6-12h

N
1-5m

5-15m

45-60m
12-24h

EFP?

Time

Degrees

1-2h

2-6h
36+h

Beaufort
Longitude

Minutes

N

15-30m

24-36h

Latitude
Date

Y

Degrees

Minutes

Average
Depth (fm)

Start
End
Additional Locations

OTC Weight Method: 11 - Retained + Discard 8 - Extrapolation 6 - Other
Gear Type: 7 - Vertical Hook and Line 8 - Pole (Commercial) 9 - Other Hook and Line 10 - Fish Pot 15 - All Troll Gear 16 - All Other Miscellaneous Gear 19 - Longline (Fixed Hooks) 20 - Longline (Snap-on Hooks)
Seabird Avoidance: Yes or No for Gear Type 7, 9, 19, 20 only. If used, complete Hook and Line Gear Characterization form
Gear Perf: 1 - No Problem 5 - Net, Pot(s) or Other Gear Lost 7 - Other 8 - Retrieved Gear

Fixed Gear Deck Form v.2023

OMB Control No. 0648-0593 expires 01/31/2024

Notes and Additional Sampling

FIXED GEAR DECK FORM

Date
Gear Units
Set:

Gear Units
Sampled:

Length

Bios / Freq.

Discarded

Species (discard reason)

Length

Fit #
Wt Cal

Gear Units
Lost:

Tally Sample

Retained

Species (discard reason)

Page ____ of ____

Haul #

Bios / Freq.

Species (discard reason)

Length

Bios / Freq.

Species (discard reason)

Length

Bios / Freq.

Species (discard reason)

Length

Bios / Freq.

Hook & Line SFCFA EFP Sampling Form
Haul #

Trip Number
Start
Time
Gear
Config

End
Time

Species

Hook

Drop
#
Discard
Reason

1

2
3

2
3

4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30

4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
Hook Size

Species

Hook Size

Discard
Reason

Drop

Start Time

Gear Configuration #____

Weight

Breakaway Length

Float Size

(lbs)

# Hooks

Unsampled Drops

Gear
Config

End
Time

Hook

1

# Hooks

(By haul; separate
from other forms)

Date

Start
Time
Drop
#

Page ____ of ____

(in)

Gear Configuration #____

Weight

(lbs)

(in)

Hook Spacing

(ft)

Breakaway Length

Float Size

End Time Gear Config

(ft)

(in)

Hook Spacing
(in)

Use Nearshore FG BioList w/ following exceptions: 10 lengths from predominant retained sp.; 5 lengths from all discarded spp., not listed; L/W/S/O from all priority rockfish, unless using descending device, venting, etc..

Start
Time
Drop
#

Hook

End
Time

Species

Start
Time
Gear
Config

Drop
#
Discard
Reason

Hook

Start
Time
Gear
Config

End
Time

Species

Drop
#
Discard
Reason

Hook

1

1

1

2
3

2
3

2
3

4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30

4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30

4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30

End
Time

Species

Gear
Config
Discard
Reason

WCGOP H&L EFP v2023 OMB Control No. 0648-0593 expires 1/31/2024

HOOK AND LINE FLEET CHARACTERIZATION (HLFC) FORM

Reset Form

Observer Name ___________________________

Save As

Trip Number ___________________

Required for ALL trips, in which longline gear is used (Gear Types 19 and 20).
Additional form required any time changes are made that affect one or more fields.
How is the product delivered? (Check all that apply)
Whole
Head and Gutted
Other (Comment)
Yes

Do the following characteristics apply to ALL hauls?

No*

*If No, record the associated haul number(s): _______________________________________________

The vessel sets gear at an average speed of _______ knots
The vessel deployed an average number of _________ hooks per skate (Leave blank if snap gear)
Are floats used? (not including anchor buoys)

Yes

No

If yes, indicate: What is the average number of floats per skate? _______
Are weights used? (not including anchor weights)

Yes

No

If yes, indicate: mass per weight _______ lbs. & average number of weights per skate _______
Yes

Does the vessel use seabird avoidance gear/measures while setting?

No

If yes, select ALL avoidance types used:
(aka Bird Bag)

Two Buoy Lines
(aka Bird Bags)

One Streamer
Line

Integrated Weight Line

Strategic Offal
Disposal

Two Streamer
Lines

Added Line Weight

Other (Comment)

If streamer line(s) used, what is the average
aerial extent (See Fig. 1)?
Fixed hooks:

< 40 m

> 40 m

Snap-gear:

< 20 m

> 20 m

If snap gear, what is the average horizontal
distance of the streamer line to the point
where the gear enters the water?
<2m

Comments:

>2m

(To sink gear faster)

Fig. 1: Aerial Extent (A)
of streamer line

Streamer Line

Drag Buoy

STERN
Gear

NOTE: Individual streamers are generally spaced at 5 m increments. When in
doubt, measure spacing to verify. Regulations require spacing of < 5 m.

HLFC  Form v.2020        OMB Control No. 0648-0593 expires 1/31/2024

One Buoy Line

Reset Form

TRAWL BYCATCH REDUCTION DEVICE (BRD) CHARACTERIZATION FORM

Observer Name ___________________________

Save As

Trip Number ___________________

Discuss trawl gear configuration with the skipper and confirm once the first haul comes on board.
Complete form during any trawl trip, in which 1 or more Bycatch Reduction Devices are used.
Additional form is required any time changes are made to the BRD that affect 1 or more fields.
Was the following BRD configuration used on ALL hauls?

Yes

No*

*If not used on all hauls, record the associated haul number(s): _______________________________
BRD Type (Check/Complete ALL that apply)
Lights
BRD Target(s) ____________________
Number of Lights:

Single-rigged _____
Green

Light Color(s):
Light Manufacturer:
Location:

Double-rigged:

Blue

Headrope

Wesmar

Footrope

Escapement Holes/Windows

So in G

/G id

Deep Drop

Other (Comment)

Other (Comment)

(Usually Midwater Gear. Does not include vents aka “Blow-out Panels” OR Sorting Grate/Grid escapements)

Net Intermediate

Opening Illuminated?

Other (Comment)

Net Intermediate

BRD Target(s) ____________________
Location:

Red

Purple

Lindgren-Pitman

Port Net _____ Starboard Net _____

Other (Comment)

Yes

COMMENTS: Use this area to explain and/or diagram any
information not captured on form, pertaining to BRD use.

No

(Includes pink shrimp grates)

BRD Target(s) _____________________
Location:

Net Intermediate

Opening Illuminated?

Modified Codend Mesh

Other (Comment)

Yes

No

(Other than standard diamond)

Type:

Squa

M sh

>7 Inch Mesh

Other (Comment)

(CA halibut fishery)

Other BRD Type(s) (e.g., net camera(s)) Comment)
BRD Target(s) ____________________
Location:

Headrope

Footrope

Net Intermediate

Codend

Trawl Doors

Other (Comment)

BRD Target Codes (i.e., What are they trying not to catch?) (select all that apply)
A: Salmon
C: PHLB
E: Flatfishes
G: Hake
B: Eulachon

D: Rockfish

F: Other (comment)

H: All non-target spp.

BRD Form v.2021     OMB Control No. 0648-0593 expires 1/31/2024

BRD Target(s) ____________________

IFQ Priority Species Tracking Form
Observer Name:

Page ____ of ____

Vessel Name:

Departure Date:

Return Date:

Date Offload
Began:

Fish
Ticket #:

Vessel ID #:
WCGOP
Trip #:

Directions: Place this form in the wheelhouse and document the weight and number of retained Yelloweye
rockfish for each haul. Document discrepancies between the vessel's weights and the observer's weights
in the "Notes" section. Prior to disembarking, sum the weights and numbers and document this in the row
labeled "Total", then sign and date the form.
Haul #(s)

Yelloweye rockfish
Weight

Notes
(Discrepancies, issues, etc.)

#

Total
The observer will keep the WHITE copy. The YELLOW copy will be placed in a sealed envelope and left
in the wheelhouse for the catch monitor. Vessels will receive the PINK copy of the form.
For more information, including what to do if the vessel and observer disagree on estimates, review the
"IFQ Priority Species Tracking Form" outreach material.
Observer’s Signature:

IFQ Priority Species Form v.2022

Date:

August 2021

OMB Control No. 0648-0593 expires 01/31/2024

MARINE MAMMAL/SEABIRD/SEA TURTLE
INTERACTION AND SIGHTING FORM

Reset Form

Trip Number

USCG #

Species

Haul #
o

Latitude

(List additional hauls in “Notes”)

Longitude

N

.

□ All Hauls
□ Multiple Hauls

(if applicable)

Common Name

Save As

1

o

.

W

Beaufort Scale

Date/Time

(See back of form)

When using form for multiple individuals from multiple hauls, complete above information for the first individual(s) encountered

▼

▼

▼ ALL information below must apply to ALL individuals/hauls. Separate form(s) required for distinct sightings/interactions and banded individuals ▼

Identification
Confidence

Were all Individuals Inside Your Sample?
□ Yes (Random Sample)

(Required for TAKES only)

Body Length

□ No (Opportunistic)

□ <3 m (<10') □ 3-8 m (10-25') □ 8-16 m (25-50')
□ 16-26 m (50-80')
□ >26 m (>80')

Closest Approach

Number Sighted (Best)

□ Sure □ Likely □ Unsure

Sighting Condition

Number (Min)

□ Excellent □ Good
□ Fair
□ Poor

Number (Max)

meters

Notes & Identifying Characteristics

Bands/Tags/Brands

Location

Material

Color(s)

ID #

□ Sighting Only
□ Feeding on Catch (not yet landed on vessel)
□ Feeding on Discarded Catch
□ Feeding on Offal
Feeding on Bait
□ Attached to Hook
□ Floating Free
□ Boarded Vessel (own volition; not captured)
□ Previously Dead
□ Deterrence Used (not incl. “Seabird Avoidance Gear”)
□ Seal Bomb
□ Firearm
□ Gaff
□ Yelling
□ Acoustic device
□ Other (describe in “Notes” section)
□ Vessel Strike
□ Entangled in Gear - Not Trailing Gear (non-lethal)
□ Entangled in Gear - Trailing Gear (non-lethal)
□ Lethal Removal
□ Killed by Gear
□ Other (describe in “Notes” section)

ALL Species

Complete table for any bands, tags or brands. If possible, retrieve
bands & tags. Enter ID# into Specimens w/ notes on other details.

Interaction Codes
Species of Interest*

Marine Mammals: Describe Body Features, Markings, Coloration, and associated
Organisms. Record any tags/bands/brands in table below.
Seabirds: Describe Plumage Coloration, Size (Body and Beak), Bill and Foot Color.
Record any tags/bands/brands in table below.
Note: Please describe all seabird hookings (e.g., thru bill vs. thru wing vs thru body).
General: Never include personally/business identifiable information (e.g., vessel
name, crew name).

Interaction Outcome
□ Alive - No visible signs of injury
□ Alive - Visible signs of injury
□ Dead/Unresponsive Carcass
□ Not Applicable (“Sighting only” or “Previously Dead”)
□ Unknown
(Behaviors listed on back)

OMB Control No. 0648-0593 expires 01-31-2024
WCGOP MM/SB/ST Form 2022

Silhouettes of most genera of marine mammals known to occur in and around North America. Subtleties exist between closely related genera.
Care should be taken in identifying species. Assessing one’s level of confidence with copious notes and observations is more valuable than a
brief misidentification.

Photos/Videos

Behaviors
Large Cetaceans
□ Blow visible for a distance
□ Breaching
□ Flipper Slapping
□ Group Feeding
□ Lob-tailing
□ Spy-hopping
□ Tail raised on dive
□ Side wake riding
□ Stern wake riding

Small Cetaceans
□ Bow riding
□ Leaping entirely
out of water
□ Porpoising
□ Rooster-tailing
□ Slow rolling

*Species of Interest:
Marine Mammals: ALL spp., except for CA sea lions
Sea Turtles: ALL spp.
Seabirds: ESA-listed spp. (Short-tailed Albatross,
Marbled Murrelet, CA Least Tern), Pink-footed
Shearwater, and any other rare species or species
outside of normal range.

Pinnipeds
□ Jug handle
□ Porpoising
□ Rafting
□ Spooked from
haulout
□ Vocalizing

Sea Turtles
□ Swimming
□ Diving
□ Floating/
Basking
□ Foraging
□ Breathing

□ Photo(s) taken

□ Video(s) taken

Media files/folders should be named as follows:
▪ Barcoded Specimen taken: BC + Barcode#
(Ex: BC100334767)
▪ Tagged by Observer: TAG + Tag#
(Ex: TAG887)
▪ All Others: Sector + Trip# + Haul# (if applicable)
(Ex: CS65667H5, EFP45167H1)
NEVER email photos of protected species!

Beaufort
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
99

Sea Condition
Wave Height
glassy, calm
0 in. (flat)
light ripples
3 in.
small wavelets
6 in.
scattered whitecaps
2 ft.
small waves, frequent whitecaps
4 ft.
moderate waves, many whitecaps
6 ft.
all whitecaps, some spray
10 ft.
breaking waves, spindrift
14 ft.
medium waves, foamy streaks
18 ft.
high waves, dense foamy streaks
22 ft.
did not collect at set

Wind (knots)
<1
calm
1-3
light air
4-6
light breeze
7 - 10
gentle breeze
11 - 16 moderate wind
17 - 21 fresh wind
22 - 27 strong wind
28 - 33 near gale
34 - 40 gale
41 - 47 strong gale

Attach Images here: Click box and select photo. Acrobat Required.

Shaded fields should be completed by the
Port Sampler

Commercial Sablefish Specimen Data

Gear:

Vessel Name

Sheet # ______ of ______

WCGOP collected Specimen Data
Trawl

Pot

Line

Sample # (State)

Other

Departure Date

USCG #

Sample # (NMFS)

Landing Port
Depth (fm)

Max

Min

Landing Weight of
Whole fish (lbs)

Fish Ticket #
Haul #

INPFC: VAN COL
Other

Landing Date

State Area
Code:

Haul #

Landing Weight of
Processed fish (lbs)
State Area
Code:

Haul #

State Area
Code:

# Sex Length (cm) Weight (lbs) 6-digit barcode

# Sex Length (cm) Weight (lbs) 6-digit barcode

# Sex Length (cm) Weight (lbs) 6-digit barcode

1

1

1

2

2

2

3

3

3

4

4

4

5

5

5

Haul #

State Area
Code:

Haul #

State Area
Code:

Haul #

State Area
Code:

# Sex Length (cm) Weight (lbs) 6-digit barcode

# Sex Length (cm) Weight (lbs) 6-digit barcode

# Sex Length (cm) Weight (lbs) 6-digit barcode

1

1

1

2

2

2

3

3

3

4

4

4

5

5

5

Haul #

State Area
Code:

Haul #

State Area
Code:

Haul #

State Area
Code:

# Sex Length (cm) Weight (lbs) 6-digit barcode

# Sex Length (cm) Weight (lbs) 6-digit barcode

# Sex Length (cm) Weight (lbs) 6-digit barcode

1

1

1

2

2

2

3

3

3

4

4

4

5

5

5

OMB Control No. 0648-0593 expires XX/XX/20XX

Sheet # ______ of ______

Haul #
#

State Area
Code:

Sex Length (cm) Weight (lbs) 6-digit barcode

Haul #
#

State Area
Code:

Sex Length (cm) Weight (lbs) 6-digit barcode

Haul #
#

1

1

1

2

2

2

3

3

3

4

4

4

5

5

5

Haul #
#

State Area
Code:

Sex Length (cm) Weight (lbs) 6-digit barcode

Haul #
#

State Area
Code:

Sex Length (cm) Weight (lbs) 6-digit barcode

1

1

1

2

2

2

3

3

3

4

4

4

5

5

5

Haul #
#

State Area
Code:

Sex Length (cm) Weight (lbs) 6-digit barcode

Haul #
#

State Area
Code:

Sex Length (cm) Weight (lbs) 6-digit barcode

Sex Length (cm) Weight (lbs) 6-digit barcode

Haul #
#

1

1

1

2

2

2

3

3

3

4

4

4

5

5

5

State Area
Code:

Sex Length (cm) Weight (lbs) 6-digit barcode

Haul #
#

State Area
Code:

State Area
Code:

Sex Length (cm) Weight (lbs) 6-digit barcode

OMB Control No. 0648-0593 Expires 1/31/2024

TAGGED FISH FORM
Trip #: _____________

Vessel ID: ______________

Observer Name: _______________________

Vessel Name: ________________________________

Base Permit No: _______________________

Gear Type: __________________________________________________________________________
Captain (or reward recipient's name): _____________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
Species: ____________________________________________________________________________
Tag Prefix (often a two letter code and serial #): ___________________________________________
Tagging Agency (circle): Seattle

Auke Bay

Nanaimo

Shimizu

IPHC

Other ___________

Capture Depth (ftm): ______________

Date and Time of Capture:
Capture Location (Lat and Long):

o

.

o

1

N

.

W

All tagged fish caught should be collected and sampled, prior to any processing.
If fish is dead, remove the external tag. Do not remove tag from LIVE fish, just record the tag number.
Collect weight, fork length, sex, gonad maturity and otoliths, if possible. Do not dissect LIVE fish.

Round Weight (lbs.):

___________________

Sex: _____________

Fork Length (cm): ______________________

Maturity of Gonads (circle):

General Body Appearance (circle) Poor Condition
Condition of Tagging Wound (circle)

Healed

Immature
Good Condition
Open

Mature

Spawning

Other: _______________
Other: ______________

Other Comments: ____________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
Attach Tag and Otolith Vial (with tape):
Affix Tag Here

Affix Otolith Vial Here

Otolith Barcode #

(Discarded or Head & Gut only)

______ ______ ______

Tagged Fish Form v2020

OMB Control No. 0648-0593 expires 1/31/2024

Trip #
Haul Details
Visual OTC

Haul #

BRD
Present?

Target
Fit #

OTC WM
Y

Gear
Type

Wt Cal

N

EFP?
Gear Perf

Latitude
Date

Time

Degrees

14

6

Y

N

Beaufort
Longitude

Minutes

Degrees

Minutes

Average
Depth (fm)

Start
Up
Additional Locations
OTC Weight Method: 14 - Visual Experience 6 - Other
Gear Type: 1 - Trawl Small Footrope 2 - Trawl Large Footrope 3 - Midwater Trawl 4 - Danish/Scottish Seine 5 - Other Trawl Gear 12 - Shrimp Trawl Single Rigged 13 - Shrimp Trawl Double Rigged 17 - OR Setback Flatfish Net
Gear Perf: 1 - No Problem 2 - Pot in Haul 3 - Net Hung 4 - Net Ripped 5 - Net or Other Gear Lost 7 - Other 8 - Retrieved Gear

Vessel Retained Species Weights
Species
Retained
Weight

Notes and Additional Biospecimen Data

Trawl Deck Form 2023

OMB Control No. 0648-0593 Expires 01/31/2024

Must record all necessary data complete additional OPTECS entry when using trawl Weight Methods:
8 Extrapolation – Total # of fish
15 Visual Spatial – Ratio
19 PHLB L/W Extrapolation – Total # of fish

TRAWL DECK FORM

R
or
D

Species Name

Discard
Reason

Trawl Weight Methods
5 - OTC – R 6 – Other 7 - Vessel est. 8 – Extrapolation 9 - PHLB L/W
14 - Visual Experience 15 - Visual Spatial 19 - PHLB L/W Extrapolation
20 - Actual Weight [Whole Haul] 21 - Actual Weight [Subsample]

Biolist
Weights & Counts

Reasons for Discard
11 - Incidental/Accidental 12 - Drop off 13 - Market
14 - Other 15 - Predation 16 - Regulation 17 - Safety
18 - Market (Dockside) 19 - Utilized on board 20 - Survival

BioMethod

Catch Code

Date
Weight
Method

Haul #

Page ____ of ____

1

2

3

Biospecimens /
Comments

Bio-method
12 – Random Sample
13 – Opportunistic (non-random)
10 – PHLB Visual Length

Page ____ of ____

Trip Discard Form

Time

# of Fish

Comments

OMB Control No. 0648-0593 expires 1/31/2024

Day

Weight

Trip Discard Form v.5

Month

Species

Discard
Reason

Date

Weight
Method

Trip Number

This form should be used only if the discard CANNOT be attributed to a specific haul!

TRIP INFORMATION
USCG #

or

State Reg #

No Fishing Activity

Vessel Name

Partial Trip

OA

Skipper’s Name

Vessel Logbook Name
Vessel Logbook Page #

Observer Logbook #

Return Port

Permit/License #(s)

Return Date/Time

Departure Date/Time

Y/N

EFP

Fish Processed During Trip?

(including captain, not including observer)

(If no activity)

Total # of Fishing Days (KNOWN)

(NCS only)

Fishery

# of Crew

Intended Gear Type

LE

Observer Name

CS

Trip #

Page ____ of ____

First Receiver

(CS only)

Departure Port
Fish Ticket #

WOC

Date

Fish Ticket #

WOC

Date

Trip Form v.2020

OMB Control No. 0648-0593 expires 1/31/2024

Trip Notes:

TRIP FORM - HAUL LOCATIONS
Gear Type Codes:
1 - Trawl Small Footrope (<8 inches)
2 - Trawl Large Footrope (>8 inches)
3 - Midwater Trawl
4 - Danish/Scottish Seine
5 - Other Trawl Gear
7 - Vertical Hook and Line
8 - Pole (Commercial)
9 - Other Hook and Line
10 - Fish Pot
12 - Shrimp Trawl Single Rigged
13 - Shrimp Trawl Double Rigged
14 - All Net Gear Except Trawl
15 - All Troll Gear
16 - All Other Miscellaneous Gear
17 - OR Setback Flatfish Net (Pineapple)
19 - Longline (Fixed Hooks)
20 - Longline (Snap-on Hooks)

Date

Haul/
Set #

Month

Day

Time

Longitude

Latitude
Degrees

Minutes

Degrees

Minutes

Start

.

.

End

.

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Start

.

.

End

.

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Start

.

.

End

.

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Start

.

.

End

.

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Start

.

.

End

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Start

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.

End

.

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Start

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.

End

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Start

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End

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Start

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End

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Start

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End

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Start

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End

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Start

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End

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Depth of
Catch
(fathoms)

Gear
Type

Trawl
BRD
Present?

Target
Strategy