Report of the Stock Identification Methods Working Group (SIMWG)

At its 2003 Annual Science Conference, ICES resolved that a Working Group on Stock Identification Methods (SIMWG), would meet by correspondence under the Chairmanship of Dr. K. Friedland (USA), Dr. J. Waldman (USA), and Dr. S. Cadrin (USA). The terms of reference indicated that the Working Group would complete its submission of “Stock Identification Methodology” for publication and advise on future meetings of the Working Group (Annex 1).The Working Group met by correspondence in 2003-2004.