Dedicated Vessel Research Program records, 1972-1980.

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Dedicated Vessel Research Program records, 1972-1980.

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The Dedicated Vessel Research Program Records, which date from 1972 to 1980, document the entire scope of the DVRP project undertaken in the late 1970s, and includes records generated by the DVRP as well as other records and publications scientists used, read, or considered over the course of the project. The tuna/porpoise problem is heavily documented. The collection consists of agreements, summaries, reports, permits, notes, plans, "green books", logs, transcripts, letters, sighting records, raw data, statements, expendable bathythermographs ("XBTs"), correspondence, news clippings, publicity releases, photographic slides, and video.

9.01 linear feet

San Diego State University Library, SDSU Library and Information Access

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SNAC Resource ID: 7522397

San Diego State University Library, SDSU Library and Information Access

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United States. Marine Mammal Commission

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United States. National Marine Fisheries Service

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United States Tuna Foundation.

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Dedicated Vessel Research Program (U.S.)

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San Diego, a geographical hot-spot for tuna fishing, was known as the Tuna Capital of the World from the early 1930s to the late 1970s. Since tuna often associate with porpoise in their native habitats, fisherman typically set nets around visible herds of porpoise to catch tuna. This type of fishing for tuna is known as purse seining, or "net fishing", and has led to the killing of many porpoises. Purse seines, first used in Southern California in 1916, are used to catch many different species o...