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t Because stocks are generally severely depleted, cease fishing to the 

 extent possible, concentrating on factory-type operations that carry 

 severe adverse biological potential through 'clear-cutting' harvesting 

 strategy. 



• Recognize that while stocks are restored, specificity of data is less 

 important than continually underestimating available yields. 



• During the restoration period, place controls on fishing technology 

 developments such that an honest time-stream of data is developed. 



In this manner it will be possible, for the first time, to adequately 

 assess existing assessment methods and models instead of further re- 

 fining approaches that may not be correct. 



• Immediately initiate a cooperative extension program with working 

 fishermen so as to utilize their expertise. 



• Immediately design and begin to implement an assessment strategy that 

 seeks several factors: 



- Determination of level of accuracy required under differing national 

 fisheries policies. 



- Determination of key indicators to provide that accuracy. 



. What is necessary for biological indicators? 

 . What is necessary for catch/effort indicators? 

 . For each- indicator: Time required for application 



Cost required for application 



- Determine an implementation strategy. 



