SECOND SCALE-READING WORKSHOP ON BALTIC SALMON (SSRWBS)

The Second Scale Reading Workshop on Baltic Salmon (SSRWBS) under the Chairship of Mr E. Ikonen, Finland was held in Helsinki, Finland from 16-18 November, 1998 (C.Res./1997/2:43) to: a) compare the scale structure of wild salmon originating in rivers from different parts of the Baltic;b) compare the scale structure of reared salmon originating in different stocks and rearing practices; examine how sea growth influences the scale patterns of salmon originating in different parts of the Baltic;c) prepare an evaluation of the accuracy and precision in the reading of scales of different origins;