Planning Group on HAC Data Exchange Format (PGHAC)
Study Group on Target Strength Estimation in the Baltic Sea (SGTSEB)
Acoustics Science and Technology
Dr. David Demer, U.S.A., Chair
The working group shall initiate and review investigations by scientists and technologists concerned with the design, planning and execution of all forms of acoustic and other related measurements and observations pertaining to: abundance estimation and distribution of fish and plankton, fishing operations, and the classification and mapping of the seafloor; including behavioural, statistical and capture topics. The Working Group's activities should stimulate advances in theory, technology, standard methodology, survey design and fish behaviour and provide advice on application of these techniques to aquatic ecologists, assessment biologists, fishery managers and industry. An historic review of the activities of WGFAST is provided in Fernandez et al. (ibid.).
WG FAST members and participants are nominated by their respective national (ICES Delegates). Scientists from any member countries of ICES or from the research organizations having an observer status can participate to the WGFAST activities and meetings. The working group has an annual meeting, generally in April. It reports to the Fisheries Technology Committee at the ICES Annual Science Conference that is held in early fall.
The objective of this Web site is to facilitate the distribution of information on WGFAST activities among members and other interested scientists. It is kindly supported by the Institute of Marine Research, Norway.