### Question
How is the "observer" defined?


### Answer
The term **observer** is defined in *16 U.S.C. § 1802* as follows -

> any person required or authorized to be carried on a vessel for conservation and management purposes by regulations or permits under this chapter

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 1802*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 38-FISHERY CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERALLY**

