I call this meeting to order.
I'd like to thank our guests for joining us here today. As you have probably been made aware, and maybe have been following, our committee has been studying closed containment aquaculture. We certainly look forward to your presentation this afternoon, any comments, and the opportunity to ask questions. Committee members have been looking forward to this opportunity.
Professor Hutchings, I believe you're going to lead off with the opening statements and then both of you will entertain questions from the committee, is that correct?
If you want to introduce Professor Fleming in your opening statement, please proceed. The floor is yours, whenever you're ready.