studies. The presentations and discussions were held in the context and 

 framework shown in Figure 1, which depicts the elements contributing to the 

 overall goal of the Center's tuna research program, i.e., the delivery of 

 tuna resource management information and advice to NMFS, Department of 

 State, U.S. Commissioners of international commissions, U.S. delegates and 

 negotiators participating in bilateral or international negotiation 

 missions, and fisheries managers in both the international and national 

 arenas. 



