Report of the Working Group on Fisheries Acoustic Science and Technology [Aberdeen, 17 June, 1995]

Abstract

Introduction: A meeting of the Study Group on Target Strength Methodology took place on 8-10 June 1995, immediately prior to the symposium. Substantial work was carried out on the report and it is now in its final draft stage. An offer was made to distribute draft copies amongst interested parties with the intention of incorporating any alterations or additional comments prior to completion. The final report will be presented at the ICES Statutory Meeting in September this year. The history of the Study Group was briefly outlined. Since its inception in 1992/1993, the group has met three times and has had extensive communication by mail. A point regarding the aims of the group was stressed in that its coverage was restricted specifically to techniques for fish and micronekton (mostly krill).