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meeting of July 30, 1959. This program subsequently has been presented and 
discussed with several other bodies including the Northern Seafood Institute 
and the Aquatic Resources Committee. These presentations were made the focal 
point of a scheduled meeting of each of these groups and were made to obtain 
their comments and criticism rather than directly for financial support per se. 
The discussions following these presentations were extended, favorable, lively, 
and very enthusiastic. 
It is now appropriate to introduce some preliminary estimates of the cost of 
such a program. 
The initial steps needed to sensibly design such a program will be met if two 
consolidating studies under sardine research (projects 2.0.2.7. and 2.0.2.8.) are 
completed. These two studies as well as satisfying other questions, in effect 
lay the groundwork for this program. 
This program is being advanced as an appendix, as it were, to this report. 
That is, rather than saying that we, the CALCOFI Committee, or any of our 
parent agencies are ready to embark in this new direction, we are simply pass- 
ing on what we believe to be a worthwhile suggestion. 
4.0.1.0. Phase 1.—This is the initial task of bringing together all existing 
data that is pertinent to the problems of utilization. Some new data will, of 
necessity, be acquired, but long research programs will not be mounted. This 
phase will serve to answer some questions, but more importantly will lay the 
groundwork for well directed utilization research. (See projects 2.0.2.7. and 
2.0.2.8.) 
4.0.1.1. Appraise the availability of ecologically important species to present 
and eventual fishing potentialities—This should be attacked by a behaviorist 
familiar with fishing gear, including locating devices. It should include enough 
experimental work to permit identification of the major problems, especially 
where the present data are insufficient to permit an estimate of availability, or 
there are conflicting opinions or evidence on the availability. Thus, some fish 
boat charter and gear rental is included in the estimate. 
Unspecified (2-years) annual cost_________________ $100, 000 
4.0.1.2. Investigate the capture and utilization of similar species elsewhere. 
Literature, survey, travel, salary. 
Wnspeenied =(2) years) annual’ cost. 22 a es eee $50, 000 
4.0.1.3. Hstimate the potential supply in relation to the future demand and 
market for these species.—Essentially this involves collation of all the results 
of phase 1, together with economic appraisals and evaluations, reinforced by 
technological surveys and analyses as needed. 
Unspecitied (years) annual” cost.2 222. $50, 000 
4.0.2.0. Phase 2.—This involves research and development needed to clarify 
and further expand the results of phase 1. Phase 1 asked what we now know 
about the utilization of the resources. Phase 2 will seek to bring our knowledge 
to an operationally significant level. Of necessity the cost estimates are very 
preliminary. 
Unspecified (2 years) annual cost2_-_2__-- 22 ee $50, 000 
4.0.2.1. To quantitatively answer the following questions: What is the prob- 
able influence on the preferred stocks of fisheries? How can the restraints on 
the development of these resources be overcome? What are their probable 
size and value?—This will involve a spectrum of research ranging from special 
biological studies, through gear development, technology, and marketing. There 
should also be considered more general effects on the economy such as the effect 
on the poultry industry. 
Unspecified. (5. years) sannvall Cost. a. ee eee $200, 000 
