Commercial Shark Fishery Observer Program
Observer Training
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Biological Sampling: Sea Turtle Data Collection
Collecting sea turtle data © FLMNH
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Sea turtles are not commonly caught in the large coastal shark bottom long-line fishery. However
because all species of sea turtles are considered either threatened or endangered, certain
techniques must be employed when one is caught. This includes de-hooking and releasing all live
sea turtles and tagging, taken a biopsy, and measuring all turtles small enough to be brought
onboard. All observers must go through a two-day training session detailing the proper techniques
for handling and releasing sea turtles.
Measuring a sea turtle © FLMNH
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Tagging a sea turtle © FLMNH
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