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  • Bycatches of sharks in the tuna purse-seine fishery of the eastern Pacific Ocean reported by observers of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission, 1993-2004

    Roman-Verdesoto, Marlon; Orozco-Zoller, Mauricio (Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission, 2005)
    Information on bycatches of sharks collected by observers of the Inter-American Tropical TunaCommission (IATTC) between 1993 and 2004 is presented in this data report. This reportcontains two sections. The first section summarizes information used by the staff of the IATTCto review and revise IATTC observers’ at-sea species identifications of Carcharhinusfalciformis, C. limbatus, and C. longimanus. The revisions were based on 1) data collected onspecies-specific diagnostic characteristics as part of a special sampling program conductedbetween March 2000, and March 2001 and 2) a review of observers’ archival field notes for the1993-2004 period. The second section summarizes the shark bycatches reported by IATTCobservers between 1993 and 2004, incorporating the revisions of observers’ at-seaidentifications. The IATTC-observed shark bycatch data are summarized as tables with annualtallies of observed bycatches and maps of the spatial distributions of the average bycatches perset and size compositions of the bycatches.
  • Geographical distributions of effort and catches of tunas by purse-seine vessels in the Eastern Pacific Ocean during 1965-1998

    Watters, George M. (Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission, 1999)
    ENGLISH: This report presents fine-scale spatial summaries of annual catch and effort information compiled by the IATTC staff. These data summaries are presented in agraphical format, and display only information collected from purse-seine vessels fishing in the eastern Pacific Ocean (EPO) during 1965-1998. Data collected frombaitboat and longline vessels fishing in the EPO are not considered in this report. Equivalent data from Japanese longline vessels fishing in the EPO are presented byUosaki and Bayliff(1999) for 1988-1992 and by' references cited in that publication for 1956-1987. SPANISH: Este informe presenta resúmenes espaciales a escala fina de información sobre captura y esfuerzo anuales compilada por el personal de la CIAT. Se presentan los resúmenes en formato gráfico, e incluyen solamente información tomada de barcos cerqueros pescando en el Océano Pacifico oriental (OPO) durante 1965-1998. No se consideran en el informe datos provenientes de barcos de camada y palangreros quepescan en el OPO. Se presentan datos equivalentes de barcos palangreros japoneses pescando en el OPO en Uosaki y Bayliff (1999) para 1988-1992 yen las referencias citadas en dicha publicación para 1956-1987.(PDF contains 104 pages.)
  • Oceanographic atlas of habitats of larval tunas in the Pacific Ocean off the Azuero Peninsula, Panama

    Owen, R.W. (Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission, 1997)
    This report presents maps and statistics of summaries by season (dry and wet) of temperature, salinity, density, oxygen concentration, and oxygen saturation at six depths (0, 3, 10, 30, 50, and 100 m) in the Pacific Ocean off the Azuero Peninsula, Panama. Profiles made with a conductivity-temperature-pressure (CTD) probe on a 14-station grid from July 1989 through August 1991 provide the basis for these products.(PDF contains 37 pages.)
  • Statistics of the Eastern Pacific Ocean tuna fishery, 1979 to 1992

    Hinton, Michael G.; Ver Steeg, Gayle (Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission, 1994)
    ENGLISH: This report, published in response to the large volume of requests for information received by theIATTC, provides information on the catches, effort, and composition of the purse-seine and baitboatfleets which fished for tunas and tuna-like species in the eastern Pacific Ocean (EPO) in the 1979-1992period. It does not include data for longline fisheries operating in the EPO; that information may befound in the IATTC's Annual and other reports. The IATIC has published similar data for otherperiods in its Bulletin series (Shimada, 1958; Alverson, 1959, 1960, ~963; Martin, 1962; Calkins andChatwin, 1967, 1971; Calkins, 1975; Orange and Calkins, 1981) and in its weekly, quarterly, and annualreports. SPANISH: El presente informe, publicado como resultado del gran volumen de solicitudes de informaciónrecibidas por la CIAT, presenta información sobre las capturas, el esfuerzo, y la composición de lasflotas que pescaron atunes y especies afines con red de cerco o carnada en el Océano Pacífico oriental(OPa) en el período de 1979-1992. La CIATha publicado datos similares para otros períodos en suserie de Boletines (Shímada, 1958; Alverson, 1959, 1960, 1963; Martin, 1962; Calkins y Chatwin, 1967,1971; Calkins, 1975; Orange y Calkins, 1981) y en sus informes semales, trimestrales, y anuales.(PDF contains 102 pages.)
  • Report on the electrophoretic and morphometric studies conducted at the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission from 1969 to 1978

    Kane, William P. (Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission, 1983)
    Knowledge of the population structure of an exploited stock is necessary for the effective management of a fishery. For this reason the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC) has sponsored numerous genetic, morphometric, and migration studies of yellowfin, Thunnus albacares, and skipjack, Katswonus pelamis, in a concerted effort to determine the structure of these stocks in the eastern Pacific Ocean.(PDF contains 171 pages.)
  • Oceanographic, meteorological, satellite and aircraft observations for project Little Window 2: May 1971

    Stevenson, M.R.; Miller, Forrest R.; La Violette, Paul E. (Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission, 1972)
    ENGLISH: In May 1971, a joint united states - Mexican experiment, Project Little Window 2, (LW-2) involving data collected by satellite, aircraft and ship sensors was made in the southern part of the Gulf of California. LW-2 was planned as an improved and enlarged version of LW-l (conducted the previous year; Stevenson and Miller, 1971) with field work scheduled to be made within a 200 by 200 km square region in the Gulf of California. The purposes of the new field study were to determine through coordinated measurements from ships, aircraft and satellites, the utility of weather satellites to measure surface temperature features of the ocean from space and specifically to evaluate the high resolution infrared sensors aboard N~ 1, ITOS 1 and NIMBUS 4 and to estimate the magnitude of the atmospheric correction factors needed to bring the data from the spacecraft sensors into agreement with surface measurements. Due to technical problems during LW-2, however, useful data could not be obtained from ITOS 1 and NIMBUS 4 so satellite information from only NOAA-1 was available for comparison. In addition, a new purpose was added, i.e., to determine the feasibility of using an Automatic picture Transmission (APT) receiver on shore and at sea to obtain good quality infrared data for the local region. SPANISH: En mayo 1971, los Estados Unidos y México realizaron un experimento en conjunto, Proyecto Little Window 2 (LW-2), en el que se incluyen datos obtenidos mediante captadores de satélites, aviones y barcos en la parte meridional del Golfo de California. Se planeó LW-2 para mejorar y ampliarel proyecto de LW-l (conducido el año anterior; Stevenson y Miller, 1971), realizándose el trabajo experimental en una región de 200 por 200 km cuadrados, en el Golfo de California. El objeto de este nuevo estudio experimental fue determinar mediante reconocimientos coordinados de barcos, aviones y satélites la conveniencia de los satélites meteorológicos para averiguar las característicasde la temperatura superficial del océano desde el espacio, y especialmente, evaluar los captadores infrarrojos de alta resolución a bordo de NOAA 1, ITOS 1 Y NIMBUS 4, y estimar la magnitud de los factores de corrección atmosféricos necesarios para corregir los datos de los captadores espaciales para que concuerden con los registros de la superficie. Sin embargo, debido a problemas técnicos durante LW-2, no fue posible obtener datos adecuados de ITOS 1 y NIMBUS 4, as1 que solo se pudo disponer de la información de NOAA 1 para hacer las comparaciones. Además se quiso determinar la posibilidad de usar un receptor de Trasmisión Automático de Fotografias (APT) en el mar para obtener datos infarojos de buena calidad en la región local.(PDF contains 525 pages.)
  • Oceanographic and meteorological observations for project Little Window: March 1970

    Stevenson, M.R.; Miller, Forrest R. (Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission, 1971)
    ENGLISH: Project Little Window was planned to provide some answers to the important scientific question of whether or not the HRIR (high resolution infrared radiometer) sensors aboard NASA and NOAA satellites can provide useful data for much of the oceanographic community. The sensors aboard these satellites were designed in response to the initial needs of meteorologists for temperature measurements integrated over a distance of 5-10 nautical miles and extending over a range from 30°C to about -75°C (i2-4°C). To this end the sensors have been a very powerful tool to the meteorologist in preparing daily weather advisories and in carrying out research. SPANISH: El proyecto Little Window fue planeado para suministrar algunas respuestas al importante tema científico sobre si los captadores (ltsensors") infrarrojos de alta resoluci6n (IRAR) a bordo de los satélites NASA y NOAA, pueden o no proveer datos útiles para la mayor1a de los oceanógrafos. Los captadores a bordo de estos satélites fueron concebidos en respuesta a las necesidades iniciales de los meteor6logos para obtener mediciones de temperatura integradas sobre una distancia de 5-10 millas náuticas, y entre 30°c y aproximadamente -75°C (~2-4°C). Con este fin los captadores han sido un instrumento poderoso para el meteor6logo en la preparaci6n de las informaciones diarias de tiempo y en la realizaci6n de las investigaciones.(PDF contains 171 pages.)
  • Oceanographic observations in the Gulf of Guayaquil, 1962-1964. Part II. Biological, chemical and physical.

    Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission, 1968)
    ENGLISH: During 1961 the government of Ecuador, with the financial assistance of the Special Fund of the United Nations and the technical assistance of FAO experts, initiated an extensive program of fisheries research centered in a fisheries institute established in Guayaquil. In cooperation with this program, and in connection with Ecuador's adherence in 1961 to the Convention for the Establishment of an Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission, a two-and-a-half year investigation of the ecology of the Gulf of Guayaquil and adjacent waters was started by the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission. SPANISH: Durante 1961 el gobierno ecuatoriano con el apoyo financiero del Fondo Especial de las Naciones Unidas y la ayuda técnica de los expertos de la FAO, inició un programa extensivo de investigación pesquera, centralizado en el instituto pesquero establecido en Guayaquil. En cooperación con este programa y en conexión a la afiliaci6n del Ecuador a la Convención, en 1961, para el establecimiento de una Comisión Interamericana del Atún Tropical, Cue iniciada por la Comisión una investigación de dos aftos y medio sobre la ecología del Golfo de Guayaquil y de las aguas adyacentes.(PDF contains 501 pages.)
  • Report on estimating the size of dolphin schools, based on data obtained during a charter cruise of the M/V Gina Anne, October 11 -November 25, 1979

    Allen, R.L.; Bratten, D.A; Laake, J.L; Lambert, J.F.; Perryman, W.L.; Scott, M.D. (Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission, 1980)
    Estimates of dolphin school sizes made by observers and crewmembers aboard tuna seiners or by observers on ship or aerial surveys are important components of population estimates of dolphins which are involved in the yellowfin tuna fishery in the eastern Pacific. Differences in past estimates made from tuna seiners and research ships and aircraft have been noted by Brazier (1978). To compare various methods of estimating dolphin school sizes a research cruise was undertaken with the following major objectives:1) compare estimates made by observers aboard a tuna seiner and in the ship's helicopter, from aerial photographs, and from counts made at the backdown channel,2) compare estimates of observers who are told the count of the school size after making their estimate to the observer who is not aware of the count to determine if observers can learn to estimate more accurately, and3) obtain movie and still photographs of dolphin schools of known size at various stages of chase, capture and release to be used for observer training.The secondary objectives of the cruise were to:1) obtain life history specimens and data from any dolphins that were killed incidental to purse seining. These specimens and data were to be analyzed by the U.S. National Marine Fisheries Service ( NMFS ) ,2) record evasion tactics of dolphin schools by observing them from the helicopter while the seiner approached the school,3) examine alternative methods for estimating the distance and bearing of schools where they were first sighted, 4) collect the Commission's standard cetacean sighting, set log and daily activity data and expendable bathythermograph data.(PDF contains 31 pages.)
  • Oceanographic observations for the Mazatlan Project: October 1966 - August 1967

    Leet, W.S.; Stevenson, M.R. (Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission, 1969)
    ENGLISH: To learn more about the early life of yellowfin tuna in their immediate environment, the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission initiated a 2-year cooperative investigation with the Direccion General de Pesca e Industrias Conexas (DGP) of Mexico in August 1966. The project called for monthly cruises of about 5 days duration to be made in a triangular track between Mazatlan, Cape San Lucas and the Tres Marias Islands. Laboratory space for the field work was provided by the DGP in their biological station in Mazatlan and the research vessel Yolanda, property of the DGP, was made available for the monthly cruises. SPANISH: Con el fin de obtener un conocimiento mas avanzado sobre la vida temprana de estos atunes aleta amarilla, y del ambiente que los rodea, 1a Comision Interamericana del Atun Tropical inicio una investigacion colaborativa de 2 anos con la Direccion General de Pesca e Industrias Conexas (DGP) de Mexico, en agosto de 1966. El proyecto requirio cruceros mensuales de unos 5 dias de duracion para que fueran realizados en un rumbo triangular entre Mazatlan, Cabo San Lucas y las Islas Tres Marias. La Direccion General de Pesca ofrecio amab1emente las facilidades del laboratorio para el trabajo experimental en la estacion biologica de Mazatlan, y e1 barco de investigacion Yolanda para los cruceros mensuales.(PDF contains 256 pages.)
  • Oceanographic observations in the Gulf of Guayaquil, 1962-1964. Part I. Physical and Chemical

    Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission, 1966)
    ENGLISH: During 1961 the government of Ecuador, with the financial assistance of the Special Fund of the United Nations and the technical assistance of FAO experts, initiated an extensive program of fisheries research centered in a fisheries institute established in Guayaquil. In cooperation with this program, and in connection with Ecuador's adherence in 196l to the Convention for the Establishment of an Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission, a two-and-a-half year investigation of the ecology of the Gulf of Guayaquil and adjacent waters was started by the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission. SPANISH: En 1961 el gobierno del Ecuador con el apoyo financiro del Fondo Especial de las Naciones Unidas y la asistencia tenica de los expertos de la FAO, inicio un programa extensivo de investigacion pesquera centralizado en el instituto de pesquerias establecido en Guayaquil. En cooperacion con este programa y en conexion con la adhesion del Ecuador en 1961 a la Convencion para el establecimiento de una Comision Interamericana del Atun Tropical, se comenzo por esta misma Comision una investigacion de dos anos y medio sobre la ecologia del Golfo de Guayaquil y las aguas adyacentes.(PDF contains 1532 pages.)