ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 



The author, is indebted to the many individuals in Federal and State 

 agencies who were most helpful in their suggestions for this report. 

 Special thanks are due to R. Siegel and B.G. Thompson of the National Marine 

 Fisheries Service, Washington, D.C. This report would not have been possible 

 without the assistance of A. Holmsen, V. Norton, K. McConnell and W. Jensen 

 who served as consultants. 



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