Fish Reproduction and Fisheries
16-20 May 2011 Vigo, Spain
A conference for researchers working on fish reproduction will be held May 16-20, 2011, in Vigo, Spain, hosted by the Institute of Marine research (IIM). This conference is organized by the COST Action FA0601 “Fish Reproduction and Fisheries” (FRESH).

Most of the world’s marine fish resources are overexploited. Despite the technical measures implemented, many depleted stocks have failed to recover. There is increasing awareness that the traditional indicators of stock viability are inadequate because the capacity of the population to annually produce viable eggs and larvae is extremely important for stock viability and recovery. In addition, egg production is also influenced by ambient environmental conditions; the exact effects of which are still not quantified. There are a considerably research worldwide specifically examining the linkages between fish reproductive success and the subsequent population dynamics. In addition there is a need for standardisation and cross calibration of the different protocols being used, enhanced exchange of ideas, demonstration of the latest advances and the creation of a common research platform that can provide fisheries managers with realistic tools for fish stock recovery. In recent years there have been important advances to enhance the current assessment methodology in order to promote sustainable exploitation of marine fish resources. This conference should act as a forum for research scientists to present and discuss recent advances in the field of reproductive potential and its relevance for Improving stock assessment and advice to fisheries management.

Papers and posters are invited for presentation in one of the six theme sessions.

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