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fisheries other than salmonid fisheries; 



5) what kind of research is needed to ascertain the extent 

 of the impact of pinnipeds feeding on salmonids as 

 compared to the impacts of commercial fishing harvest on 

 these fish; 



6) whether adeguate support has been given to commercial 

 fishermen in the development and proper use of non- 

 lethal means of deterrents; 



7) whether the Pinniped Interaction Task Force should - 

 include monitoring on the extent of direct interactions 

 at sea; 



8) whether there are any circumstances under which 

 intentional lethal takes of pinnipeds should be allowed. 



