Table of observed captures, 2017–18. The table lists the protected species captures that were recorded by observers. For each capture, the table gives the date and time; the best identification made of the animal; the status of the animal (Alive, Dead, Killed, or Decomposed); the identification method (Necropsy, Photograph, Imputation, Observer); the capture method; the species targeted by the fishing; and the area where the capture occurred. Captures reported by observers can be excluded for a number of reasons. They include deck captures (animals that landed on, flew into, or climbed on the vessel), decomposed animals, and captures from research trips. These are not considered to be fishing related captures, are not included in other tables or figures, and appear in grey.