Abstract:
The market sampling program for Dover, English, and petrale sole, and Pacific Ocean perch continued. Market conditions severely limited landings during the last quarter. A Dover sole cruise was completed in May. Data from the July 1966 Dover sole cruise plus data from two shrimp cruises (October-November 1966 and March-April 1967) are presented to show depth distribution of Dover sole with emphasis on juveniles. The technique for aging Dover sole by the scale method is complete. Results of this study are presented. A publication is being prepared describing the aging technique. Six additional cruises were made on Pacific ocean perch. Data from these cruises were used by the American delegation at fishery talks with the USSR.
