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Task 6: Fisheries Development 



Objective : 



To investigate feasibility of fisheries development for 

 xmderutilized stocks of fish. 



Plan of Action: 



Phase 1: Survey . — For each region conduct periodic reviews 

 of underutilized species to determine probable payoff from 

 further in-depth investigations of feasibility. 

 Phase 2: Action . — For species where feasibility is 

 plausible develop five year development programs covering 

 all phases of the development process including harvest 

 and processing technologies, market potential, trade 

 barriers, etc. 



End Product; 



Systematic, continuing review of fisheries development 

 potentials leading to in-depth development studies where 

 appropriate. 



Benefits : 



Increased production and employment; reduced imports and/or 

 increased exports. 



Budget : 



$500,000 per year. 



