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Alaska Shellfish Observer Jobs
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Saltwater Inc.
Alaska Shellfish Observer Jobs
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3 years ago
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Saltwater Inc.
Alaska crab and scallop observers collect biological data while living onboard commercial fishing boats working in the Bering Sea and the Gulf of Alaska.
The shellfish and scallop fisheries are managed by quota, which is set by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G). They use observer data to monitor crab populations, set catch limits, and monitor interactions with protected seabirds, fish, and corals.The Bering Sea is a highly productive ecosystem which is home to enormous fish resources as well as many marine mammal and bird species. In addition, observers are likely to wi Want to find out more about this job? Join our Conservation Careers Academy to view the full details of this course, along with over 15,000 conservation jobs, courses, internships and volunteer placements each year globally, along with many other career-boosting benefits!