Leaving the observer behind – an expensive mistake
The owner of a New Zealand longliner has been hit with some heavy financial penalties after deliberately ensuring the required observer was left behind - and making a repeat visit…
The MSC’s move comes as there is a growing focus on the welfare of observers on fishing vessels
MSC responds to pressure for better observer protection
New funding to support research into fishery observer safety and welfare, has been announced by the Marine Stewardship Council. The MSC hopes to accelerate progress in safeguarding observers who carry…
Fishery observers Sean Sullivan and Virginia Taggert measure and record the size of fish. Image: NOAA
Keeping fishery observers safe from harassment
New outreach efforts underway by NOAA to ensure that fishery observers feel comfortable reporting harassment issues and ensure that fishing vessel crews, skippers and fishing company managers understand what constitutes…