West Coast Groundfish Observer Program Manual, Part2 - NOAA

CHAPTER 6
• Species Code - Record the species code of the
corresponding species. See Appendices A and B
for lists of species and species codes.
• Method – Record the Biospecimen Sampling
Method used to obtain fish for biospecimens.
6 - Outside and Nonrandom
7 - Outside and Random
8 - Inside and Nonrandom
9 - Inside and Random
• Sex – Record M – Male, F – Female, or U –
Unknown (individuals where the sex cannot be
determined). If you did not attempt to sex the
individual, LEAVE COLUMN BLANK.
• Viabilities – Record the viability for Pacific
halibut ONLY. Refer to Appendices K, L and M
for viability criteria.
Trawl and Pot
D = Dead
P = Poor
E = Excellent
Hook and Line Gear
D = Dead
S = Severe
MO = Moderate
MI = Minor
• Length – Record the length of the individual fish
in centimeters.
• Weight – Record the weight of the individual fish.
Do not use extrapolated or halibut conversion
weights.
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