Fishery Dependent Research Priorities SSC Research Priorities Workshop

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Fishery Dependent Research Priorities SSC Research Priorities Workshop January 29 th, 2020, Seattle craig.

Fishery Dependent Research Priorities SSC Research Priorities Workshop January 29 th, 2020, Seattle craig. faunce@noaa. gov

Fisheries Monitoring (Observers + cameras) in the North Pacific: • Support near real-time accounting

Fisheries Monitoring (Observers + cameras) in the North Pacific: • Support near real-time accounting of catch and bycatch • Provide biological tissues to support stock assessments and research (Year-round) • Monitor compliance with maritime laws • improve safety. U. S. Department of Commerce | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | National Marine Fisheries Page 2 Service

In 2013 the program was restructured to include < 40 ft. boats and the

In 2013 the program was restructured to include < 40 ft. boats and the halibut fishery Can the time series be trusted? U. S. Department of Commerce | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | National Marine Fisheries Page 3 Service

At the same time, there was a strong desire to replace observers with EM.

At the same time, there was a strong desire to replace observers with EM. While also maintaining core data collections U. S. Department of Commerce | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | National Marine Fisheries Page 4 Service

Over the past six years, EM has expanded to completely replace observers in some

Over the past six years, EM has expanded to completely replace observers in some fisheries and areas, lack of Federal funding has reduced coverage levels, and fees have increased on the fleet. U. S. Department of Commerce | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | National Marine Fisheries Page 5 Service

“When the program first started, yes, there was large emphasis on using that data

“When the program first started, yes, there was large emphasis on using that data strictly for management, better understanding of the fisheries resource, but I feel that at this point it has devolved into something that we pay for, but it doesn’t do anything. ” - Jake Everich https: //www. ktoo. org/2019/11/08/increase-in-observer-fees-has-people-in-the-fishing-industry-questioning-howtheir-dollars-are-being-spent/ U. S. Department of Commerce | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | National Marine Fisheries Page 6 Service

6 Council bodies provide input to fishery monitoring recommendations (of the AFSC)

6 Council bodies provide input to fishery monitoring recommendations (of the AFSC)

2+ x Year 1 x Year Council GPT List NMFS / Industry list SSC

2+ x Year 1 x Year Council GPT List NMFS / Industry list SSC AP FMAC PCFMAC Trawl EMC GPT These two processes and lists don’t communicate! How should data be collected What research should be conducted (What are the data needs) U. S. Department of Commerce | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | National Marine Fisheries Page 8 Service

SSC needs to see list from ALL council committees and provide input to ensure

SSC needs to see list from ALL council committees and provide input to ensure that they do no harm to the data collected. Council AP / SSC FMAC PCFMAC Trawl EMC GPT Data needs and best practices to ensure cost-effectiveness and maximize utility U. S. Department of Commerce | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | National Marine Fisheries Page 9 Service

Research is not really possible for fishery monitoring without a partner from industry because

Research is not really possible for fishery monitoring without a partner from industry because fishing vessels actively fishing are platforms of opportunity. (Ride along) Example: NPRB Human Dimensions I can identify data gaps in monitoring, but not address them. I can analyze data, but can’t collect it. Page 10 U. S. Department of Commerce | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | National Marine Fisheries Service

Changes to fishery monitoring come from industry to Agency through EFP or Cooperative Research

Changes to fishery monitoring come from industry to Agency through EFP or Cooperative Research Examples: • $10 M externally funded fixed gear EM ramp-up (NFWF) • Replacement of at-sea observers with full retention EM and dockside monitoring in the Pollock fishery (EFP) Page 11 U. S. Department of Commerce | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | National Marine Fisheries Service

Consequently: Research lists from GPT are not really useful. • #612 feels good, #157

Consequently: Research lists from GPT are not really useful. • #612 feels good, #157 is a catch all, #381 is internal to the AFSC. • Current AFSC priorities already include: 1. Maintain current assessment tier of fish, crab, and marine mammal stocks 2. Support NOAA Fisheries and NPFMC analyses and international obligations Page 12 U. S. Department of Commerce | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | National Marine Fisheries Service

Council AP / SSC FMAC PCFMAC Trawl EMC Data needs and best practices to

Council AP / SSC FMAC PCFMAC Trawl EMC Data needs and best practices to ensure cost-effectiveness and maximize utility Page 13 U. S. Department of Commerce | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | National Marine Fisheries Service

2 Points: • Resolve potentially competing advice to the NMFS • Provide mechanism for

2 Points: • Resolve potentially competing advice to the NMFS • Provide mechanism for scientific research to be conducted

these parts are really integrated…. ……but they could work better together.

these parts are really integrated…. ……but they could work better together.

Analytic Priorities related to the Observer Program (non GPT) As per draft recommendations PCFMAC

Analytic Priorities related to the Observer Program (non GPT) As per draft recommendations PCFMAC 1/28/2020 Priority Page 16 Name 1 Annual Report/ Annual Deployment Plan 2 Analysis of catch and bycatch estimation methods 3 Report on onboard observer sampling 4 Biological Data Assessment 5 Average weight of halibut wastage 6 7 Trawl CV EM Development Trawl EFP Partial Coverage Cost Efficiencies Subgroup PCFMAC 8 Agency ODDS Subgroup Explore alternative definitions of zero coverage 9 Explore alternative approaches to evaluate observer effects 10 Agency ODDS Subgroup – trip selection changes 11 Identify best practices for estimating species weight when it is unavailable for an observed haul 12 Effects of changes to the observer program 13 Observer provider insurance requirements 14 15 Trawl EM EFP Observer fee rulemaking 16 Record keeping regulatory changes 17 18 Sablefish Discards Partial coverage EM/ Shoreside Sampling 19 Change tender trip definition, consider deploying observers from tenders U. S. Department of Commerce | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | National Marine Fisheries Service