Fisheries Research at MRRI
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The primary responsibility of MRRI fisheries research programs is to conduct monitoring and assessment projects that evaluate the status of stocks of economically valuable species. These projects also:
- Develop and evaluate new technology and methods for determining the status and trends of fish populations;
- Conduct research to determine factors influencing the abundance and distribution of key fishery species;
- Conduct programs with OFM staff to assess the effectiveness of management actions and evaluate management alternatives.