COVID-19: Need for observer waived

NOAA Fisheries has waived the need for human observers Photo: NOAA Fisheries

As part of its response to the COVID-19 pandemic, NOAA Fisheries is temporarily waiving the requirement for vessels with Northeast fishing permits to carry a fishery observer or at-sea monitor.

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