ER Buoy vs CDFW Gillnets eLog EVAL

This app enables users with an iOS or iPadOS device to automatically send their location to the EarthRanger platform so that anonymized on-demand fishing gear within 5 nautical miles of the user's location can be shown on the map in real-time. This app makes it easier for fishermen to deploy their ropeless gear while minimizing gear conflict with other fishermen, and indirectly reduces whale entanglements with fishing gear and reduces whale mortality There is no login required to use this app. All gear data shown is completely anonymized to ensure data privacy. Terms of use are governed by the EarthRanger End User License Agreement (EULA), which is available at https://EarthRanger/EULA. For more information about Al2's policy on location data, please visit https://www.earthranger.com/privacy-policy.

The CDFW Gill Nets eLog Mobile Application is being piloted by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) to evaluate electronic reporting for California's commercial Gill Net fishery. This application allows participating gillnet fishermen to record required fishing activity and submit trip information electronically using a mobile device. The evaluation is intended to gather feedback from industry participants, improve workflows, and ensure the application meets the operational needs of the fleet. The application has been developed in collaboration with commercial fishermen and CDFW staff to simplify reporting while maintaining the information required for fisheries management.