National Observer Program Annual Report - Office of Science and ...

Table of Contents
Executive Summary .............................................................................................................v
1. Introduction ..............................................................................................................1
1.1 Program Structure ........................................................................................2
1.2 Use of Observer Data in Fisheries Management .........................................3
1.3 Funding History for Observer Programs......................................................4
2. FY 2012 Budget Summary ......................................................................................5
3. FY 2012 National Observer Program Activities ......................................................6
3.1 National Highlights ......................................................................................6
3.2 International Activities...............................................................................10
4. Regional Observer Program Activities ..................................................................12
4.1 Alaska ........................................................................................................13
4.2 Northwest ...................................................................................................16
4.3 Southwest ...................................................................................................19
4.4 Pacific Islands ............................................................................................20
4.5 Northeast ....................................................................................................22
4.6 Southeast ....................................................................................................24
5. Other Developments Related to Observer Programs .............................................26
5.1 Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2012 ............................26
5.2 ESA Annual Determination ...................................................................... 26
6. Looking Ahead: Goals and Priorities for FY 2013 ................................................27
Appendix A
NMFS Observer Programs Funded in FY 2012 ....................................................29
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