The objective of this program is to fulfill the
science requirements of the National
Bycatch Strategy by determining the magnitude
of bycatch, assessing the impact of bycatch, and
evaluating the effectiveness of developed conservation
engineering technology.
This program is closely tied to research and monitoring
activities of the National
Observer Program, National
Cooperative Research Program, Science
Centers, and Regional
Offices.
ST staff have been directly involved in the evaluation
of various bycatch monitoring methodologies, as summarized
in the report: “Evaluating
Bycatch: A National Approach to Standardized Bycatch
Monitoring Programs” and to the development
of the “NOAA
Fisheries Objectives, Protocol, and Recommended Precision
Goals
for Standardized Bycatch Reporting Methodologies”.
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