Evaluate current sampling methods and identify
problems, especially for the simultaneous determination of micro-nekton
and their prey;
Propose and evaluate solutions to the micronekton
sampling problem, in general and as relevant for CCCC Program;
Recommend collaborative field efforts among
PICES member countries to intercalibrate/compare present and
future micronekton sampling methods;
Obtain and tabulate available data on the
consumption and biomass of micronekton from the North Pacific
for use in energy flux calculations. Stratify the data by region
and functional groups/taxa, and provide a qualitative estimate
of the level of confidence in each of these estimates to identify
areas where future research is necessary;
Review the proposal and make recommendations
concerning the proposed joint BIO/FIS workshop to follow-up
on selected aspects of micronekton studies discussed at topic
session on micronekton at PICES VI.
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