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Appendix G: Scientific Information in Fisheries Management: The Report of a Consortium for Oceanographic Research and Education Fisheries Workshop
Pages 95-98

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... Harriet Perry, Director, Center for Fisheries Research and Development, Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, University of Southern Mississippi, Ocean Springs Dr. Lee Alverson, Chairman of the Board, Natural Resources Consultant, Inc., Seattle, Washington BACKGROUND Fisheries management in U.S.
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From page 96...
... The first issue concerned the meaning of the term "best scientific information available." The group concluded that it is not possible to establish a specific definition or specific standards for identifying such information. However, it is both possible and desirable to establish procedural standards or principles to promote the quality of scientific information used in fisheries conservation and management.
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From page 97...
... The group believes that the five criteria listed above should be applied broadly to all scientific information used in the fisheries management process. However, it is possible to go further in establishing standards for specific activities within fisheries management.
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From page 98...
... For example, internal NMFS review is often held to be sufficient for agency information, yet external information is required to meet the more stringent standards, such as publication in a peer-reviewed scientific journal. This problem could be alleviated by requiring that all scientific information that is provided in a timely manner be reviewed by the regional Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC)
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