Description
North Pacific Observer Program observers collect fish otoliths as part of their standard duties. Otolith collections follow a randomized sample design detailed in the Observer Sampling Manual (https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/resource/document/north-pacific-observer-sampling-manual). The barcode numbers on the otolith sample vials serve as unique identifiers of each otolith collected, linking them to NORPAC database specimen, sample, haul, and trip information. After observer debriefing, the vials are placed into racks and transferred to the Age and Growth Research Team. Scientists then estimate fish ages using the otoliths and add the age information to the NORPAC database. The Otolith Racking System (ORS) is used to track and trace the physical locations of otolith samples.
Resources
| Name | Format | Description | Link |
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| GCMD Keyword Forum Page | Unknown | Global Change Master Directory (GCMD). 2024. GCMD Keywords, Version 19. Greenbelt, MD: Earth Science Data and Information System, Earth Science Projects Division, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). URL (GCMD Keyword Forum Page): https://forum.earthdata.nasa.gov/app.php/tag/GCMD+Keywords | Open resource |
| Full Metadata Record | Unknown | View the complete metadata record on InPort for more information about this dataset. | Open resource |
| Full Metadata Record | Unknown | View the complete metadata record on InPort for more information about this dataset. | Open resource |
| NOAA Data Management Plan (DMP) | NOAA Data Management Plan for this record on InPort. | Open resource |