West Coast Groundfish Observer Program Manual, Part2 - NOAA

APPENDIX L
Appendix L: Injury Key for Pot Caught Pacific Halibut
Key to Pot Injury codes for Pacific Halibut
1a. Fish is alive....................................................................................…………... Go to 2a
1b. Fish is dead when sorted from the catch ..............................……………. Code DEAD
Fish is in rigor and lifeless, even if no apparent injuries. Gills appear washed out, i.e., dull red, pink, or white
in color.
2a. No penetration of the body or head by sand fleas..........................……… Go to 3a
Membranes surrounding eyes and anus are intact, without any holes from sand fleas. A few sand fleas may be
seen on body and can be wiped off with your hand. Typically, no penetration has occurred when only a few
(e.g.,