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Such programs will initiate and develop a cooperative relation- 

 ship between assessment scientists and fishermen. Cooperation 

 has now become critical with regard to compliance with manage- 

 ment regulations as well as restoration strategies. 



Initial consideration of the assumptions behind biological 

 understanding of the marine ecosystem will clarify such assump- 

 tions, outline significant issues, and result in a more cost- 

 effective program for future assessments. 



3. Based Upon Choice as to Degree of Accuracy Required, Key Indicators, 

 and Validity of Existing Assessments, Design A Program Strategy as Follows 



• Immediate needs to enhance existing assessment methodology given 

 better data 



- Increased survey work 



- Precise data through observers 



- Cost and accuracy implications of surveys and observers 



• Proposed schedule of resource restoration 



• Future level of accuracy required 



- Cost and time implications of chosen levels 



- Precision of such levels 



- Alternative methods using key indicators 



• Choice of assessment program reflecting required accuracy, cost, time 

 needs, and utility for management 



