in its research plan a study to evaluate the impact of the 

 die-off on the affected populations and the recovery of these 

 populations over time. 



In 1989, the Commission will continue to work with the 

 National Marine Fisheries Service and other organizations to 

 complete the investigations of the 1987-1988 die-off and to 

 develop a contingency plan for responding to other similar 

 events that may occur in the future. 



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