A scientific observer, if requested by the Secretary, is to report to the Secretary on –

(a) the species, number, size, sex, age and condition of fish taken; and

(b) the methods by which, the areas in which and the depths at which those fish are taken; and

(c) the effects on fish of the methods used to take them; and

(d) the operations of the fishing vessel; and

(e) any other matter that may assist the Secretary to obtain, analyse or verify information for research purposes.