Feds push electronic monitoring, reporting in Southeast

摘要

The National Marine Fisheries Service recently drafted a plan for electronic monitoring and reporting in its Southeast fisheries, marking a step toward the use of technology to better monitor catch quotas and prevent overfishing. The plan outlines a six-phase framework for implementing various technologies such as onboard video cameras and satellite surveillance systems. The aim is to improve data on both sides of the ledger: Electronic monitoring captures information on fishing locations and catches, while electronic reporting moves logbooks and other reports beyond paper.