Mission
The mission of the National Observer Program is
to provide a formalized mechanism for NOAA
Fisheries to address observer issues
of national importance and to develop policies
and procedures to ensure that NOAA Fisheries
observers and
observer programs are fully supported. The policies
must reflect the diverse needs of regional
observer programs while enhancing
data quality and achieving consistency in key
areas of national importance.
Objectives
- Coordinate the National Observer Program
Advisory Team.
- Communicate and advocate the mission of
the National Observer Program and each regional
observer program.
- Develop and support national standards
and policies to create high quality, cost
effective, efficient, and productive observer
programs.
- Characterize and qualify the activities
and resources of NOAA Fisheries observer
programs and advocate for full support
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