Figure 17. — Larval distribution and fishing grounds for striped marlin in the Pacific and Indian Oceans. 



quire a thorough knowledge of these fish if we are to 

 assure their continued and rational utilization. To 

 attain this goal, mutual cooperation between com- 

 mercial and sport fishing interests is necessary. 



Finally, in closing, I would like to express my 

 hope that this international gathering will serve to 

 deepen the understanding between scientists and 

 fishermen of the various nations regarding the future 

 of the billfish resources, and will bring about 

 cooperative effort to advance research as well as 

 fishery endeavors to our mutual advantage. 



ACKNOWLEDGMENT 



I sincerely thank Tamio Otsu of the National 

 Marine Fisheries Service, Honolulu, who helped me 

 with the English translation and critical review of the 

 manuscript. I am also grateful to Hiroyo Koami of 

 the Tsukiji Fish Market Co. Ltd. who provided me 

 with the information on value and utilization of bill- 

 fishes. 



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