Sightings (snap shots) of marine mammals collected by Biosphere Expeditions collaborators specifically for POPA. Since 2004 Biosphere Expeditions (www.biosphere-expeditions.org) collects data for POPA in the Azores central group in April and May.

Sightings of birds were recorded daily, at 6 different fixed periods (snap shots), when the boat was in navigation or search mode.

Sightings (snap shots) of sea turtles collected by Biosphere Expeditions colaborators specifically for POPA. Since 2004 that Biosphere Expeditions (www.biosphere-expeditions.org) collects data for POPA in the Azores central group in April and May.

Small pelagic species that are caught to be used as bait for tuna fishery in pole and line boats.

Recorded sightings of marine mammals close to the boat and/or interacting with the fishery, while tuna fishing.

Non declared species that are caught during fishing events (rejected, food for the crew, etc).

Cetaceans recorded while fishing for live bait.

Tuna species caught and commercialized by pole and line tuna fishery boats.