The authors present a comprehensive guide to the design, operation, and analysis of stereo BRUV surveys. Given the growing use of stereo BRUVs, it is encouraging to see attempts to standardize the technique and data outputs. The guide will contribute towards the authors overall aim, to increase the interoperability of data between groups allowing researchers to answer broad scale, ecologically meaningful questions. There are minor comments within but I recommend the manuscript be accepted upon the completion of edits.
Line edits are provided via ‘sticky notes’ in the attached document, as the pdf had no line numbers assigned. Then edits for the supplementary materials included below.
Supplementary 1:
Suggest updating the literature review to round off the full calendar year, now that it is possible.
Supplementary 3:
Suggest adding a sentence to check the condition of the O-rings prior to being on the boat especially if previously used.

3 insert ‘depth’ before sounding.

Supplementary 6:
Event Measure is misspelled