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Figures include line illustrations, photographs (or 
slides), and computer-generated graphs and must be 
cited in numerical order in the text. Graphics should 
aid in the comprehension of the text, but they should 
be limited to presenting patterns rather than raw data. 
Figures should not exceed one figure for every four 
pages of text. Figures must be labeled with author’s 
name and number of the figure. Avoid placing labels 
vertically (except of y axis). Figure legends should 
explain all symbols and abbreviations and should be 
double-spaced on a separate page at the end of the 
manuscript. Color is allowed in figures to show morpho- 
logical differences among species (for species identifica- 
tion), to show stain reactions, and to show gradations in 
temperature contours within maps. Color is discouraged 
in graphs, and for the few instances where color may 
be allowed, the use of color will be determined by the 
Managing Editor. 
Failure to follow these guidelines 
and failure to correspond with editors 
in a timely manner will delay 
publication of a manuscript. 
Copyright law does not apply to Fishery Bulletin, 
which falls within the public domain. However, if an 
author reproduces any part of an article from Fishery 
Bulletin in his or her work, reference to source is consid- 
ered correct form (e.g.. Source: Fish. Bull 97:105). 
Submission 
The Scientific Editorial Office encourages authors 
to submit their manuscripts as a single PDF (pre- 
ferred) or Word (zipped) document by e-mail to 
Fishery.Bulletin@noaa.gov. Please use the subject 
heading, “Fishery Bulletin manuscript submission”. 
Do not send encrypted files. Please provide names 
and contact information for 3-4 suggested reviewers. 
Commerce Department personnel should submit papers 
under a completed NOAA Form 25-700. Or you may 
send your manuscript on a compact disc in one of the 
above formats. For further details on electronic sub- 
mission, please contact the Scientific Editorial Office 
directly (see address below). 
Richard D. Brodeur, Ph.D. 
Scientific Editor, Fishery Bulletin 
Northwest Fisheries Science Center 
2030 S. Marine Science Dr. 
Newport, Oregon 97365-5296 
Once the manuscript has been accepted for publication, 
you will be asked to submit a final electronic copy of 
your manuscript. When requested, the text and tables 
should be submitted in Word or Word Rich Text Format. 
Figures should be sent as PDF files, Windows metafiles, 
tiff files, or EPS files. Send a copy of figures in the origi- 
nal software if conversion to any of these formats yields 
a degraded version. 
Questions? If you have questions regarding these 
guidelines, please contact the Managing Editor, Sharyn 
Matriotti, at 
Sharyn.Matriotti@noaa.gov 
Questions regarding manuscripts under review should 
be addressed to Richard Brodeur, Scientific Editor, at 
Rick.Brodeur@noaa.gov. 
