Observer Program Websites
Alaska Shellfish Observer Program![Opens in new window](/wp-content/themes/saltwater/images/new-window.svg)
Overview and news about the ADF&G observer program.
Overview and news about the ADF&G observer program.
North Pacific Observer Program![Opens in new window](/wp-content/themes/saltwater/images/new-window.svg)
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![Opens in new window](/wp-content/themes/saltwater/images/new-window.svg)
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![Opens in new window](/wp-content/themes/saltwater/images/new-window.svg)
Details on the program and observing.
Details on the program and observing.
Weathervane Scallop Observing Article![Opens in new window](/wp-content/themes/saltwater/images/new-window.svg)
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![Opens in new window](/wp-content/themes/saltwater/images/new-window.svg)
Provides an overview of Alaska’s commercial fisheries including information about protected species, regulations, habitat, and news updates.
North Pacific Fishery Management Council![Opens in new window](/wp-content/themes/saltwater/images/new-window.svg)
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![Opens in new window](/wp-content/themes/saltwater/images/new-window.svg)
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![Opens in new window](/wp-content/themes/saltwater/images/new-window.svg)
Describes observers and observer programs, including hiring requirements and objectives.
Biology-Online.org![Opens in new window](/wp-content/themes/saltwater/images/new-window.svg)
A biology discussion board that includes articles, tutorials, and forums to discuss and share various topics in biology and other related disciplines.