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... , Sea Grant, state resource agencies, and universities. Cooperative research projects vary in the level of involvement of each of the participants.
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... A committee of experts was assembled to perform a study to address the following statement of task: This study will address issues essential for the effective design and implementation of cooperative and collaborative research programs. Cooperative research programs are currently being administered by NMFS to foster the participation of fishermen in the collection of scientific information used in fisheries management.
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... Three elements critical for evaluating ancl prioritizing cooperative research include the (1) expected gain in scientific ancl management benefits; (2)
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... Although such a process may be led by NMFS science centers, FMCs, industry, or neutral third parties, NMFS should give serious consideration to establishing independent regional research boards for not only prioritizing and coordinating cooperative fisheries research but also developing innovative and incentivebased research programs, communicating ideas and results, and evaluating research projects. EXPECTATIONS FOR COOPERATIVE RESEARCH Cooperative research must meet high scientific standards and also standards of practicality, cost effectiveness, and utility.
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... It is recommended that fishing vessels used for cooperative fisheries research by NMFS should meet all U.S. Coast Guard requirements for operation and manning so as to ensure safe operations; that NMFS ensure that appropriate liability insurance is secured for all cooperative fisheries research activities and participants involved in cooperative research prior to the onset of the research project; that NMFS streamline and standardize all permitting procedures for conducting cooperative research projects; and that NMFS and operators of commercial fishing vessels use comprehensive contracting procedures so as to minimize confusion and maximize opportunity for all ~ .
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... not enough resources being allocated toward the administration and analysis of the project. Cooperative research projects are more likely to be successful when particular attention is paid to project team composition, peer review of proposals, project results and research granting programs, and establishing and employing data verification and quality assurance mechanisms.


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