Observer Program Websites
Alaska Shellfish Observer Program
Overview and news about the ADF&G observer program.
Overview and news about the ADF&G observer program.
North Pacific Observer Program
Includes links to descriptions of observer qualifications, training, schedules for briefing and training, pre-training reading materials, and the sampling manual.
Includes links to descriptions of observer qualifications, training, schedules for briefing and training, pre-training reading materials, and the sampling manual.
West Coast Groundfish Observer Program
Includes information on training, the observer manual, FAQs, and data analysis.
Includes information on training, the observer manual, FAQs, and data analysis.
Weathervane Scallop Observer Program
Details on the program and observing.
Details on the program and observing.
Weathervane Scallop Observing Article
Feature article about what it's like to be a scallop observer.
Feature article about what it's like to be a scallop observer.
Other Fisheries & Observer Websites
National Marine Fisheries Service, Alaska Region Office
Provides an overview of Alaska’s commercial fisheries including information about protected species, regulations, habitat, and news updates.
North Pacific Fishery Management Council
The Council is responsible for groundfish management in the North Pacific. Their site provides news updates, decision summaries, and meeting schedules.
Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Provides information on many aspects of fishing within Alaska, including photos of fish species with life histories, range, habitat, and status.
Wikipedia Description Fisheries Observer
Describes observers and observer programs, including hiring requirements and objectives.
Biology-Online.org
A biology discussion board that includes articles, tutorials, and forums to discuss and share various topics in biology and other related disciplines.