Description
This form provides for the reporting of operational and catch data from pole and line fisheries under the IOTC Regional Observer Scheme (ROS). The form is designed to capture verified information on fishing activity, catch composition, and bycatch associated with pole and line operations, including IOTC species, and other bycatch species.The reporting format follows the standards adopted by the IOTC Scientific Committee and includes multiple hierarchical data levels, ranging from trip and set information to species-specific catch and bycatch records. Data collected through this form contribute to scientific assessments of tuna and tuna-like species and support monitoring of the impact of pole and line fisheries on associated and dependent species. CPCs are required to complete the form for pole and line operations covered by the ROS, ensuring consistency, transparency, and quality of the data collected by scientific observers or with Electronic Monitoring Systems.
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Data content
Vessel and trip identifiers; effort and gear characteristics (poles, hooks, sighting cues); operational details of each event, catch and bycatch by species in number and weight; fate (retained/discarded). This form also includes details on bait fishing operations (gear, handling, weight).
| META |
Dataset |
Trip |
Information on data submission and main characteristics |
| O-INFO |
Observer & trip |
Trip |
Information on the observer and the fishing trip observed |
| V-INFO |
Vessel |
Trip |
Information on the fishing vessel, its gear, and personnel |
| V-TRIP |
Trip |
Trip |
Information on the fishing trip’s departure and return |
| V-ATTRIBUTES |
Vessel |
Vessel |
Information on the vessel’s attributes and equipment |
| G-GENERAL |
Equipments |
Trip |
Information on the fishing gear’s equipment and machinery |
| E-SET-TUNA |
Effort |
Set |
Information on effort (sets) and gear characteristics (materials, targeting) |
| E-SET-TUNA-FISHING-TRIP |
Effort |
Set |
Information on effort (sets) from the overall fishing trip |
| E-SET-TUNA-CATCH |
Effort |
Set |
Information on magnitude, composition, and fate of tuna catch |
| E-SET-TUNA-CATCH-SSI |
Catch |
Specimen |
Information on specimen condition, depredation, and technical details associated with the catch for Species of Special Interest during tuna fishing events |
| E-SET-CATCH-BIOMETRIC |
Catch |
Specimen |
Information on speciment details from a subsample of the catch |
| E-SET-BAIT |
Effort |
Set |
Information on effort (sets) and gear characteristics (materials, targeting) for bait fishing events |
| E-SET-BAIT-CATCH |
Catch |
Set |
Information on magnitude, composition, and fate of bait catch |
| E-SET-BAIT-CATCH-SPECIMEN-SSI |
Catch |
Specimen |
Information on specimen condition, depredation, and technical details associated with the catch for Species of Special Interest during bait fishing events |
| DAILY-ACTIVITY |
Trip |
Trip |
Information on the activities occurring throughout the fishing trip observed |
O-INFO
| observed_trip_id |
M |
Unique identifier of the fishing trip defined as the concatenation of (i) the observation or trip start date (YYYY-MM-DD), (ii) the IOTC observer number, (iii) the IOTC vessel identifier as per Record of Authorised Vessels (RAV) and the vessel gear group code as per IOTC classification |
Alphanumeric code |
e.g. 2024-01-23/IOTCFRA001/IOTC012345/PS |
Observer Identification
| IOTC_id |
M |
The unique registration identifier assigned to each observer by the IOTC Secretariat |
Alphanumeric |
e.g. IOTC_0976 |
| full_name |
O |
The name of the scientific observer(s) that collected the data on-board the fishing vessel or EM reviewer |
Free entry. Plain text |
e.g., John Doe |
Observer Trip Details
Embarkation: The starting port. If the first observation is available after the departure form the port while the vessel is within port limits, this is still recorded as the observation starting port. If the observation starts at sea outside port limits (onboard observer boarding the vessel via a vessel transfer or EM records not available at the trip starting date due to a recording failure), record “at sea”.
| country |
O |
The country or EEZ of the observation starting location. |
Code from Countries |
e.g., FRA |
| port |
O |
The port of the observation starting location |
Code from Ports |
e.g., REREU |
| latitude |
O |
The latitude of the observation starting location. |
Decimal degrees (two decimal places) |
e.g., -20.88 |
| longitude |
O |
The longitude of the observation starting location. |
Decimal degrees (two decimal places) |
e.g., 55.53 |
| date_time_utc |
O |
Record the date and time of the start of observations |
YYYY-MM-DD hh:mm |
e.g., 2025-09-15 12:00 |
Disembarkation: The ending port. If the last observation is available after a port launch while the vessel is within port limits, this is still recorded as the observation ending port. If the observation ends at sea outside port limits (onboard observer disembarking the vessel via a vessel transfer or EM records not available at the end of observations due to a recording failure) , record “at sea”
| country |
O |
The country or EEZ of the observation ending location. |
Code from Countries |
e.g., FRA |
| port |
O |
The port of the observation ending location |
Code from Ports |
e.g., REREU |
| latitude |
O |
The latitude of the observation ending location. |
Decimal degrees (two decimal places) |
e.g., -20.88 |
| longitude |
O |
The longitude of the observation ending location. |
Decimal degrees (two decimal places) |
e.g., 55.53 |
| date_time_utc |
O |
The date and time of the end of observations |
YYYY-MM-DD hh:mm |
e.g., 2025-09-15 12:00 |
Observed Trip Summary
Number of fishing events: The total number of fishing events/sets conducted by the vessel from the observation starting date to the observation ending date, regardless their catch and data collection activities.
| conducted |
M |
The total number of fishing sets conducted by the vessel from the observation starting date to the observation ending date, regardless their catch and data collection activities |
Integer |
e.g., tbd |
| observed |
M |
The total number of fishing sets/events monitored by the observer. In the case of Electronic Monitoring, only processed events to be included |
Integer |
e.g., tbd |
Number of days: The number of hours/days the vessel spent on the following activities
| searching |
M |
The number of hours/days searching during the observation period |
Integer |
e.g.,tbd |
| actively_fishing |
M |
The number of active fishing hours/days during the observation period |
Integer |
e.g.,tbd |
| in_fishing_area |
O |
The number of hours in the fishing area during the observation period |
Integer |
e.g.,tbd |
| transiting |
O |
The number of hours transiting during the observation period |
Integer |
e.g.,tbd |
| lost |
M |
The number of hours/days lost during the observation period |
Integer |
e.g., tbd |
Reasons for lost days: Record the reason(s) a vessel was unable to fish: (i) adverse weather conditions, (ii) mechanical breakdown or inoperative gear or (iii) unforeseen events (specify).
| reason |
O |
The main reasons for days at sea lost to fishing activity |
Code from Reasons for Days Lost |
e.g., AW |
V-INFO
| observed_trip_id |
M |
The parent observed trip identifier |
Alphanumeric code |
e.g., 2024-01-23/IOTCFRA001/IOTC012345/PL |
V-TRIP
| observed_trip_id |
M |
The parent observed trip identifier |
Alphanumeric |
e.g., 2024-01-23/IOTCFRA001/IOTC012345/PL |
Trip Details
Vessel departure: Record the name and/or geographical coordinates of the port from where the vessel sailed – also include the country. If the vessel started a new trip at sea following transhipment record ‘at-sea’ plus the geographical coordinates corresponding to the location the trip started
| country |
O |
The country or EEZ of the observation starting location |
Code from Countries |
e.g., FRA |
| port |
O |
The port of the observation starting location |
Code from Ports |
e.g., REREU |
| latitude |
O |
The latitude of the observation starting location |
Decimal degrees (two decimal places) |
e.g., -20.88 |
| longitude |
O |
The longitude of the observation starting location |
Decimal degrees (two decimal places) |
e.g., 55.53 |
| date_time_utc |
O |
The date and time the vessel departed from starting location |
YYYY-MM-DD hh:mm |
e.g., 2025-09-15 12:00 |
Vessel return: The name and/or geographical coordinates of the port where the vessel returned – also include the country. If the vessel arrived at a transshipment location record ‘at-sea’ plus the geographical coordinates corresponding to the location the transshipment started. If the observer disembarked before the vessel returned then record expected port of return as provided by the vessel
| country |
O |
The country or EEZ of the observation ending location |
Code from Countries |
e.g., FRA |
| port |
M |
The port of the observation ending location |
Code from Ports |
e.g., REREU |
| latitude |
M |
The latitude of the observation ending location |
Decimal degrees (two decimal places) |
e.g., -20.88 |
| longitude |
M |
The longitude of the observation ending location |
Decimal degrees (two decimal places) |
e.g., 55.53 |
| date_time_utc |
O |
The date and time the fishing vessel finishes its fishing campaign, i.e., returns to port or to a transshipment location for unloading. If is the expected date and time of arrival (ETA) if the observer disembarks before the vessel returns |
YYYY-MM-DD hh:mm |
e.g., 2025-09-15 12:00 |
V-ATTRIBUTES
| observed_trip_id |
M |
The parent observed trip identifier |
Alphanumeric |
e.g., 2024-01-23/IOTCFRA001/IOTC012345/PL |
Vessel Attributes
| gross_tonnage |
O |
The vessel gross tonnage (no unit) as specified in vessel registration documents |
Float |
e.g., 33.09 |
| loa_m |
O |
The vessel overall length (m) as specified in vessel registration documents |
Floats |
e.g., 27.38 |
| hull_material |
O |
The vessel hull material |
Code from Hull Material Types |
e.g., AL |
Main engines: The make (brand) and power of the main engines
| make |
O |
|
String |
e.g., MAN Energy Solutions |
| power_value |
O |
|
Float |
e.g., 5000 |
| power_unit |
O |
|
Power units code: kilowatts (kW), horsepower (hp), or break horsepower (bhp) |
e.g., kW |
| fish_storage_capacity_m3 |
O |
The vessel total maximum capacity (in cubic meters) to store catches |
Float |
e.g., 1100 |
| preservation_method |
O |
The fish preservation methods used by the vessel to preserve the catch. Up to four preservation methods may be reported on the form |
Code from Fish Preservation Methods |
e.g., BR |
| storage_type |
O |
The type of structure(s) onboard used by the vessel to store its catch. Up to three storage types may be reported on the form. |
Code from Fish Storage Types |
e.g., BF |
Autonomy range: Vessel autonomy, expressed by the time (days) a vessel can spend at sea without refuelling. If this information is not available then record vessel range expressed in cruising distance (nm). If a figure for the range cannot be obtained, the observer should calculate vessel range as follows: Vessel range (nm)> = <Vessel average cruising distance per metric tonne (nm/t)> : <Tonnage of fuel carried (t)> Note: specify units (days or nautical miles)
| range_value |
O |
The vessel’s operational endurance, expressed either as the maximum number of days it can remain at sea without resupply, or as the maximum distance it can cover (in nautical miles, nm) |
Float |
e.g., 30 |
| range_unit |
O |
The unit used to describe the value of autonomy range |
days or nm |
e.g., days |
Vessel Electronics
| gnss |
O |
Indicates whether or not one or more Global Navigation Satellite System systems (GNSS) such as the US Global Positioning System (GPS) were present on the vessel (Yes/No/Unk) |
String |
e.g., Yes |
| vms |
O |
Indicates whether or not one or more Vessel Monitoring Systems (VMS) were present on the vessel (Yes/No/Unk) |
String |
e.g., Yes |
| ais |
O |
Indicates whether or not one or more Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) were present on the vessel (Yes/No/Unk) |
String |
e.g., Yes |
| radars |
O |
Indicates whether or not one or more radars were present on the vessel (Yes/No/Unk) |
String |
e.g., Yes |
| track plotter |
O |
Indicates whether or not one or more track plotters were present on the vessel (Yes/No/Unk) |
String |
e.g., Yes |
| depth sounder |
O |
Indicates whether or not one or more depth sounders were present on the vessel (Yes/No/Unk) |
String |
e.g., Yes |
| sonar |
O |
Indicates whether one or more sonars were present on the vessel (Yes/No/Unk) |
String |
e.g., Yes |
| doppler current meter |
O |
Indicates whether one or more doppler current meters were present on the vessel |
String |
e.g., Yes |
| xbt |
O |
Indicates whether or not one or more expendable bathythermographs (XBT) were present on the vessel |
String |
e.g., Yes |
| vhf radios |
O |
Indicates whether or not one or more VHF radios were present on the vessel |
String |
e.g., Yes |
| hf radios |
O |
Indicates whether one or more HF radios were present or not on the vessel |
String |
e.g., Yes |
| satellite comms |
O |
Indicate whether or not one or more satellite communication systems were present on the vessel |
String |
e.g., Yes |
| fis |
O |
Indicates whether or not one or more Fisheries Information Services were present on the vessel |
String |
e.g., Yes |
Waste Management Details
Waste Management Details: Up to four categories of waste and storage disposal may be reported on the form.
| waste_management_category |
O |
The category of the waste produced by the vessel |
Code from Waste Categories |
e.g., CP |
| waste_storage_disposal_method |
O |
The method used to dispose of the waste |
Code from Storage / Disposal Methods |
e.g., AS |
G-GENERAL
| observed_trip_id |
|
M |
The parent observed trip identifier |
Alphanumeric |
Special Equipment Or Machinery
| live_bait_tank_capacity_m3 |
M |
The vessel total maximum capacity to store live bait, in cubic metres (m3) |
Float |
e.g., ADD |
| number_of_automatic_poles |
M |
The total number of automatic poles fixed on a vessel |
Integer |
e.g., ADD |
General Gear Attributes
| number_of_anglers |
M |
The maximum number of anglers observed during the trip |
Integer |
e.g., 25 |
Pole material: The material the pole is made of, including, but not limited to bamboo, fibre glass or carbon
| material |
O |
The material of the poles used |
Code from Pole Material Types |
e.g., BM |
| description |
O |
Description of alternative pole material |
Free entry. Plain text |
e.g., tbd |
Hook:
| type |
O |
The type of hooks used for the observed trip. Up to 4 hook types may be reported on the form |
Code from Hook Types |
e.g., C11 |
E-SET-TUNA
| observed_trip_id |
M |
The parent observed trip identifier |
Alphanumeric |
e.g., 2024-01-23/IOTCFRA001/IOTC012345/PL |
| event_id |
M |
The event identifier of the observed event. This should be a four digit numerical code 0001. A unique identifier should be allocated to each individual event |
4-digit-number |
e.g., 0004 |
Setting Operations
Start setting
| date_time_utc |
M |
For the observed event, the date and time the first line enters the water |
YYYY-MM-DD hh:mm |
e.g., 2025-09-15 12:00 |
Position
| latitude |
M |
The latitude at the start of the setting operation |
Decimal degrees (two decimal places) |
e.g., -20.88 |
| longitude |
M |
The longitude at the start of the setting operation |
Decimal degrees (two decimal places) |
e.g., 55.53 |
End setting
| date_time_utc |
M |
For the observed event, the time the last line comes out of the water |
YYYY-MM-DD hh:mm |
e.g., 2025-09-15 12:00 |
School sighting cues:
| cue_1 |
O |
The cues that lead the vessel to detect the presence of a tuna school. Up to 3 cues can be reported on the form |
Code from School Sighting Cues |
e.g., AF |
Target species:
| species_1 |
M |
For the observed event, the species in the school being targeted. Up to 4 target species can be reported on the form |
Code from Target Species |
e.g., AG01 |
| maximum_lines_fishing_at_the_same_time |
M |
For the observed event, the maximum number of lines fishing at the same time. These should include lines deployed from manual and automatic poles. If other lines are deployed, it should be specified, and then included in the total count |
Integer |
e.g., 150 |
Bait
| used |
O |
Indicates whether any bait was used during the fishing event (Yes/No) |
String |
e.g., Yes |
| type |
O |
Indicates the bait types used during the fishing event |
Code from Bait Types |
e.g., FF |
| condition |
O |
Indicates the bait condition used during the fishing event |
Code from Bait Conditions |
e.g., DE |
| species |
O |
The species of bait used during the fishing event |
Code from Bait Species |
e.g., ANX |
| weight |
O |
The estimated quantity (kg) of bait used in the poling operation. If no bait, then would be zero (0) |
Float |
e.g., tbd |
| number_of_hooks_lost |
O |
The total number of hooks lost during the poling operation |
Integer |
e.g., 10 |
| object_id |
O |
For every activity involving artificial FAD (DFAD/AFAD), there is a FAD identifier. This includes FAD markings, beacon IDs, or any information that can be used to identify the owner |
Alphanumeric |
e.g., ADD |
E-SET-TUNA-CATCHES-FISHING-TRIP
| observed_trip_id |
M |
The parent observed trip identifier |
Alphanumeric |
e.g., 2024-01-23/IOTCFRA001/IOTC012345/PL |
Catch Details
| species |
M |
The species/species group of bait used |
Code from All Species |
e.g., ABL |
Fate: The fate which includes whether an individual was retained or discarded and the reason
| type |
M |
The type of fate |
Code from Types of Fate |
e.g., DI |
| code |
M |
Further description of the details associated with the type of fate |
Code from Fates |
e.g., DL |
| sampling_method |
M |
The sampling method used to obtain total catch estimates per species for the event |
Code from Sampling Methods for Catch Estimation |
e.g., EP |
| number_of_fish |
M |
The numbers of individuals observed/caught by species and fate (including if recording at an individual animal level) |
Integer |
e.g., tbd |
Weight: The catch weight corresponding to the specified product type recorded in ‘weight code’. If the fish has not been processed, it corresponds to the unprocessed weight.
E-SET-TUNA-CATCHES
| observed_trip_id |
M |
The parent observed trip identifier |
Alphanumeric |
e.g., 2024-01-23/IOTCFRA001/IOTC012345/PL |
| event_id |
M |
The event identifier of the observed event. This should be a four digit numerical code 0001. A unique identifier should be allocated to each individual event |
4-digit-number |
e.g., 0004 |
| specimen_id |
M |
The parent specimen identifier |
4-digit number |
e.g., 0005 |
| species |
O |
The species/species group of bait used |
Code from All Species |
e.g., ABL |
Fate: The fate which includes whether an individual was retained or discarded and the reason
| type |
O |
The type of fate for individuals |
Code from Types of Fate |
e.g., DI |
| code |
O |
Further description of the details associated with the type of fate |
Code from Fates |
e.g., DL |
| sampling_method |
O |
The sampling method used to obtain total catch estimates per species for the event |
Code from Sampling Methods for Catch Estimation |
e.g., EP |
| number_of_fish |
O |
Record the number of individuals per species for each specified fate. If weight is recorded, insert NA here. |
Integer |
e.g., tbd |
Weight: The catch weight corresponding to the specified product type recorded in ‘weight code’. If the fish has not been processed, it corresponds to the unprocessed weight.
Depredation details
| depredation_source |
O |
For depredated specimens/or catch, record the depredation source based on depredation scar characteristics. For non-depredated specimens record NA |
Code from Depredation Sources |
e.g., BA |
| observed_predator |
O |
For depredated specimens/or catch, the predator species directly observed and identified. If the predator was not observed record UNK (unknown). For non-depredated specimens record NA |
Code from Predator Species |
e.g., AG15 |
Additional details
| condition_at_capture |
O |
The condition of the specimen at capture |
Code from Individual Conditions |
e.g., A0 |
| condition_at_release |
O |
The condition of the specimen at the time of release |
Code from Individual Conditions |
e.g., A0 |
E-SET-TUNA-CATCHES-SSI
| observed_trip_id |
M |
The parent observed trip identifier |
Alphanumeric |
e.g., 2024-01-23/IOTCFRA001/IOTC012345/PL |
| event_id |
M |
The event identifier of the observed event. This should be a four digit numerical code 0001. A unique identifier should be allocated to each individual event |
4-digit-number |
e.g., 0004 |
| specimen_id |
M |
The parent specimen identifier |
4-digit number |
e.g., 0005 |
Specimen Details > Additionl Catch Details SSI
| gear_interaction |
O |
The type of interaction of the specimen with the fishing gear (“UK” if unknown as not possible to collect) |
Code from Gear Interactions |
e.g., EF |
| brought_onboard |
O |
Indicates whether or not the specimen was brought onboard (Yes/No/Unk) |
String |
e.g., Yes |
| handling_method |
O |
Details how the specimen was brought onboard |
Code from Handling Methods |
e.g., AN |
| revival |
O |
Indicates whether or not the release took place with resuscitation for turtles (Yes/No/Unk) |
String |
e.g., Yes |
| photo_id |
O |
The unique identifier of the photo taken of a specimen |
Alphanumeric |
e.g., Doe_Hawwa_20260302_1435_hawksbill.png |
E-SET-CATCHES-BIOMETRIC
| observed_trip_id |
M |
The parent observed trip identifier |
Alphanumeric |
e.g., 2024-01-23/IOTCFRA001/IOTC012345/PL |
| event_id |
M |
The event identifier of the observed event. This should be a four digit numerical code 0001. A unique identifier should be allocated to each individual event |
4-digit-number |
e.g., 0004 |
| specimen_id |
M |
The parent specimen identifier |
4-digit number |
e.g., 0005 |
Specimen Details - All species
| sampling_method |
M |
The sampling method used for the collection of biological sub-sample(s) |
Code from Biological Sampling Method |
e.g., ES |
Length 1: Length of individual specimen
| type |
M |
The length code used for the measurement |
Code from Length Measurements |
e.g., CF |
| value |
M |
The length (cm) corresponding to the length type taken rounded to the lower centimetre |
Float |
e.g., 34 |
| measuring_tool |
M |
Specify the tool code used for the measurement |
Code from Length Measurement Tools |
e.g., CA |
| is_straight |
M |
Indicates whether the size measurement was made straight (Yes/No/Unk) |
String |
e.g., Yes |
Length 2:
| type |
M |
The length code used for the measurement |
Code from Length Measurements |
e.g., CF |
| value |
M |
The length (cm) corresponding to the length type taken rounded to the lower centimetre |
Float |
e.g., 34 |
| measuring_tool |
M |
Specify the tool code used for the measurement |
Code from Length Measurement Tools |
e.g., CA |
| is_straight |
M |
Indicates whether the size measurement was made straight (Yes/No/Unk) |
String |
e.g., Yes |
Weight: The specimen’s weight corresponding to the specified product type recorded in ‘weight code’. Unprocessed weight when the fish has not been processed
| processing_type |
O |
The processing code used for the weight measurement |
Code from Weight Measurements |
e.g., GG |
| value |
O |
The weight corresponding to the measurement type code |
Float |
e.g., 43.2 |
| estimation_method |
O |
Method used to estimate weight of specimen |
Code from Weight Estimation Methods |
e.g., BR |
| sex |
O |
The sex of the sampled fish specimen. If unknown record “U” |
Code from Sex |
e.g., F |
Maturity: The stage of maturity of the specimen according to standard maturity scales approved by the IOTC. If unknown record UNK..
| scale |
O |
|
Code list being developed |
|
| stage |
O |
|
Code list being developed |
|
Sample collected: The following details on the collection of samples: a) type (e.g., otoliths, spine clippings, and genetic samples), b) preservation method (e.g., alcohol, frozen, etc.), c) destination (i.e., location to be sent/stored)
| type |
O |
|
|
code list being developed |
| preservation_method |
O |
|
|
code list being developed |
| Destination |
O |
|
|
code list being developed |
Tag details
| release |
O |
Indicates whether or not the individual was re-released with a tag attached (Yes/No/Unk) |
String |
e.g., No |
| recovery |
O |
Indicates whether or not the individual was recovered with a tag attached (Yes/No/Unk) |
String |
e.g., Yes |
| type |
O |
The type of tag used |
Code from Tag Types |
e.g., CP |
| tag_number_1 |
O |
The tag identifier(s) |
Alphanumeric |
EXAMPLE TO ADD |
| tag_number_2 |
O |
The tag identifier(s) |
Alphanumeric |
EXAMPLE TO ADD |
| finder_name |
O |
DESCRIPTION TO ADD |
String |
e.g., Jane Doe |
| finder_contact_details |
O |
DESCRIPTION TO ADD |
String |
e.g., 345 Spear Street, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA | (650) 214-6369 | jane.doe@fishing.org |
E-SET-BAIT
| observed_trip_id |
O |
The parent observed trip identifier |
Alphanumeric |
e.g., 2024-01-23/IOTCFRA001/IOTC012345/PL |
| set_id |
O |
The parent set identifier |
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Setting Operations
Start setting
| date_time_utc |
O |
Record the data and time when chumming for bait starts |
YYYY-MM-DD hh:mm |
e.g., 2025-09-15 12:00 |
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Position: Record the data and time when chumming for bait starts
| latitude |
O |
The latitude of the position at the start of the setting operation |
Decimal degrees (two decimal places) |
e.g., -20.88 |
| longitude |
O |
The longitude of the position at the start of the setting operation |
Decimal degrees (two decimal places) |
e.g., 55.53 |
End setting
| date_time_utc |
O |
The date and time at the end of the bait fishing event, when the last brail is scooped from the net |
YYYY-MM-DD hh:mm |
e.g., 2025-09-15 12:00 |
Position:
| latitude |
O |
The latitude of the position at the end of the setting operation |
Decimal degrees (two decimal places) |
e.g.,-20.88 |
| longitude |
O |
The longitude of the position at the end of the setting operation |
Decimal degrees (two decimal places) |
e.g., 55.53 |
Depth:
| value |
O |
The depth of the place where the net is being deployed. |
Float |
e.g., tbd |
| unit |
O |
Indicate units (FT or M) |
String |
e.g., ft |
| fishing_gear |
O |
The fishing gear during the specific bait fishing event |
Code from Fishing Gear |
e.g., DL |
| number_of_fishers |
O |
The number of fishers that participate to the bait fishing event |
Integer |
e.g., 25 |
E-SET-BAIT-CATCHES
Weight: The specimen’s weight corresponding to the specified product type recorded in ‘weight code’. Unprocessed weight when the fish has not been processed
| processing_type |
O |
The processing code used for the weight measurement |
Code from Weight Measurements |
e.g., GG |
| value |
O |
The weight corresponding to the measurement type code |
Float |
e.g., 43.2 |
| unit |
O |
Unit of weight (kg or t) |
String |
e.g., kg |
| measurement_tool |
O |
Method used to estimate weight of specimen |
Code from Weight Estimation Methods |
e.g., BR |
E-SET-BAIT-CATCHES-SPECIMEN-SSI
Specimen Details - Additional Catch Details SSI
| gear_interaction |
O |
The type of interaction of the specimen with the fishing gear (“UK” if unknown as not possible to collect) |
Code from Gear Interactions |
e.g., EF |
| brought_onboard |
O |
Indicates whether or not the specimen was brought onboard (Yes/No/Unk) |
String |
e.g., Yes |
| handling_method |
O |
Details how the specimen was brought onboard |
Code from Handling Methods |
e.g., AN |
| condition_at_capture |
O |
The condition of the specimen at capture |
Code from Individual Conditions |
e.g., A0 |
| condition_at_release |
O |
The condition of the specimen at the time of release |
Code from Individual Conditions |
e.g., A0 |
| revival |
O |
Indicates whether or not the release took place with resuscitation for turtles (Yes/No/Unk) |
String |
e.g., Yes |
| photo_ID |
O |
The unique identifier of the photo taken of a specimen |
Alphanumeric |
e.g., Doe_Hawwa_20260302_1435_hawksbill.png |
D-ACTIVITIES
| observed_trip_id |
M |
The parent observed trip identifier |
Alphanumeric |
e.g., 2024-01-23/IOTCFRA001/IOTC012345/PL |
Activity Details
| date_time_utc |
M |
The date and time of a specific vessel activity |
YYYY-MM-DD hh:mm |
e.g., 2025-09-15 12:00 |
| latitude |
M |
The location of a specific vessel activity |
Decimal degrees (two decimal places) |
e.g.,-20.88 |
| longitude |
M |
The location of a specific vessel activity |
Decimal degrees (two decimal places) |
e.g., 55.53 |
| activity_type |
O |
The depth of the place where the net is being deployed vessel activity at the start of every fishing activity and every two hours from sunrise to sunset |
Code from Surface Fishery Activities |
e.g., BA |
| Comments |
O |
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Free entry. Plain text. |
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Reporting deadlines
- Surface fisheries: 30 June (final)
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