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Observer Seabird Data Collection

John Peschon , Pacific Islands Regional Office Observer Program, National Marine Fisheries Service, Honolulu, HI
Observer seabird data are crucial for protected seabird species conservation and recovery.  These data are used by managers and scientist to characterize and monitor fisheries seabird interactions; develop, implement and monitor effective mitigation measures; and further enhance our scientific understanding of the species of concern.