AIS, Inc.Fisheries Observer
Jul. 2006 - Dec. 2006North Dartmouth, Massachusetts, United StatesCollected raw data aboard commercial fishing vessels, including fishing gear, catch, bycatch, vessel specifics, and pertinent cost information.
Sampling included, but was not limited to catch composition recording, fish scale and otolith collection, marine mammal/sea turtle sighting, and incidental take reports.
Identified finfish, invertebrates, sea turtles, and marine mammals to the species level.
Participated in cetacean training and necropsy sessions.