"This is the fifth annual Large Pelagic Logbook Newsletter. The primary purpose of this report is to summarize data and activities related to the mandatory large pelagics logbook and observer programs. This newsletter serves as a vehicle for dissemination of information to those directly involved in the fishery. In addition to updating catch, effort, CPUE, and location information, and detailing revisions to logbook reporting in 1996, this year's newsletter includes section pertaining to swordfish stock status, bycatch, mandatory dealer reporting, the longline observer program, and other related studies"--Page 1, paragraph 1.