The only point I would have to add is that I think our scientists are trying to work as closely as possible with the fishermen, in terms of doing the surveys and exchanging over the course of the year, to make sure they have all the information. As Dr. Watson-Wright mentioned, as you go to the peer review, you have to provide the best possible advice you have with the information you have that you can interpret. At the end of the day, science supports the decision-making process. The decision is not just made on science, but the best advice is used in terms of making decisions. There is always variability in the information that is provided, and it's why it's reviewed in the largest possible forum.
On December 7th, 2006. See this statement in context.