enforcement, on the other hand, bring to light the diverse inter- 

 ests of the countries concerned. And yet these steps must be 

 carried to a conclusion and acceptable compromises reached. 



To meet the challenge of the explosive situation in world 

 fisheries, something still broader than these regional activities 

 is necessary. It is imperative that effective machinery be pro- 

 vided to foster the research and education on which wise use 

 of the world's fisheries must be based. It is also necessary to 

 hold a watching brief on all fisheries throughout the world so as 

 to recognize the needs for intensive international study and reg- 

 ulation as they emerge. For this purpose comprehensive sta- 

 tistics of all fisheries must be collected and exchanged, and 

 there must be regular exchange of scientific information on a 

 very broad basis. To us in Canada this appears to be an ap- 

 propriate function of a United Nations agency and we hope that 

 other countries will join us in supporting a strengthening of 

 FAO's activities regarding fisheries. 



Mr. Chairman, I would like to close by emphasizing that the 

 rapid expansion of the worlds fisheries which is already with 

 us, and which will continue, creates an urgent need for strong 

 unified conservation efforts. We are faced with a great chal- 

 lenge. If we meet it effectively, future generations the world 

 over will benefit; if we fail, the damage will be equally great 

 and all countries in our generation will share the blame. I can 

 express Canada's determination to play her part and Canada's 

 hope that through international cooperation the battle will 

 be won. 



Thank you, Mr. Chairman. 



Deckload of tuna caught off New England. 



Snappers and groupers in cod end before pickup. 



50,000-pound catch of Pacific hake after release from trawl. Change in pressure bloated fish, turned 

 them bellies up. 



