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1. Introduction
Pages 7-12

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... In addition to bringing industry and scientists together to engage in research of significant importance to fisheries management, there may be other side benefits resulting from cooperative research, including improved mutual understanding and trust between the cooperating partners. Recognition of the potential direct and indirect benefits of cooperative research has been rising.
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... On the other end of the scale are cooperative research projects where fishermen and agency personnel work together in all phases of the project, including development of the research question design of the project, performance of research, analysis and interpretation of results, and communication and dissemination of study findings. These types of projects are often referred to as "collaborative research." SCIENTIFIC POTENTIAL OF COOPERATIVE RESEARCH A key element in managing the nation's fisheries is our understanding of the abundance and biology of fish in the ocean and how to reduce the
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From page 9...
... , while the collection of other information requires going to sea and putting instruments, nets, or other sampling gear into the water. Fishermen are at sea every day as part of their normal work activity, and much of the impetus for cooperative research is to integrate the knowledge of fishermen into the scientific process used to regulate fisheries.
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From page 10...
... Cooperative research projects provide a way for NMFS to obtain additional data,
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From page 11...
... Not only can these organizations participate directly in cooperative research projects, they can also serve as an intermediary between scientists and fishermen. An aquarium or independent research facility or organization, often with a reputation for neutrality within the community and an entrepreneurial culture that allows it to act as an interface, can provide flexible services in a way not easily accomplished by government or academic institutions.
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... Cooperative research projects could provide an increasingly important forum for environmental organizations to participate in the management process and to help solve problems of particular concern.
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