the number of samples then allocated on that basis. The accuracy of the 

 aging sample should increase as a proportionally larger sample would be 

 taken from less abundant older age groups and fewer from the more abundant 

 and easily aged younger groups. 



6. The geometric mean regressions of length-weight and length- 

 fecundity should be used with the largest combined data bases for each 

 as the best estimates available to date. Depending upon its usefulness 

 in models for impact analysis, consideration should be given for the 

 recalculation of the fecundity estimate to verify previous findings and 

 to determine if annual changes occur in fecundity. 



7 . Methods of calculating total mortality and survival should continue 

 to be evaluated. Methods used in this review indicated higher survival 

 than previously reported. Although subject to some error because of 

 fluctuating year-class strength, the cohort-specific methods may be more 

 appropriate here because of errors in estimating population by age, 

 which is necessary for time-specific methods of calculation. 



8. The disc tagging program should be continued at least through 1982 

 to ascertain the movements and contributions of various stocks to the 

 abundance of winter flounder in the Millstone Bight. The tagging data 

 can also be used to calculate fishing mortality. The need for continued 

 tagging can be evaluated following the spring 1983 spawning season. 



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