Definitely, to the extent that it is possible to rationalize part of the fleet and the fishing effort. In my opinion, it is the seiners that should be rationalized. As Ms. Giffin said a few minutes ago, in my view, the fact that part of the fish stock is very small fish indicates the direct impact of seine fishing on it. It means that the small fish are caught before reaching spawning age.
Further, investments should be made through that kind of program to increase scientific knowledge related to what DFO is already doing. That would increase our general knowledge of the species and its place in the ecosystem. It would also help us better understand the impact of ongoing changes in the ecosystem on this resources, and other important resources.