Status, biology, and ecology of fur seals: Proceedings of an International Symposium and Workshop Cambridge, England, 23-27 April 1984

The 1984 International Symposium and Workshop on the Biology of Fur Seals originated in informal talks in 1981. However, the scope and focus of the symposium remained unclear until an informal workshop was held in San Diego in June 1983. This meeting synthesised data on the foraging and pup attendance activities of six species of fur seals, and attempted to formulate a coherent framework for the adaptations associated with their maternal strategies (Gentry et al. 1986). During the workshop it was clear that comparative data on many key aspects of fur seal biology and ecology were missing. This absence of data applied not only to less well known species, for some of which considerable unpublished data existed, but also to better known species for which research in some areas had either been neglected or unreported. The value of applying the comparative method to seals, especially comparisons integrating physiology, ecology, and reproductive biology, was amply demonstrated by the results of the 1983 workshop (Gentry and Kooyman 1986). However, we were also aware that many other problems outside the area of maternal strategies could benefit from comparative data, such as recovery of populations from the effects of harvesting. Therefore, to accommodate the range of potential research, we organized this symposium to produce an up-to-date synthesis of relevant information for all species of fur seals. It was also clear that fur seal research could benefit from increased communication and collaboration among its practitioners. To foster the spread of ideas, we held oral presentations on some topics of current research and techniques and organized workshops on specific topics, in addition to providing opportunities for informal talks among participants. Thanks to generous support from the British Antarctic Survey, the National Marine Fisheries Service of the United States, and the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research, the International Fur Seal Symposium was held at the British Antarctic Survey, Cambridge, England, 23-27 April 1984. The 36 participants are shown in Figure 1. A list of Symposium participants and authors is presented in Appendix 1 of the Proceedings. (PDF file contains 220 pages.)

South Lancashire Advisory Committee 10th June, 1974

This is the first report from the South Lancashire Fisheries Advisory Committee meeting, which was held on the 10th June 1974. The report includes sections on fishery byelaws, estimates for the anticipated income and expenditure on fisheries for the current year, and information includeing the aims of a report entitled 'Taking Stock', which looked at migratory fish in England and Wales. The Fisheries Advisory Committee was part of the Regional Water Authorities, in this case the North West Water Authority. This preceded the Environment Agency which came into existence in 1996.

Regional Fisheries Advisory Committee 3rd May, 1976.

This is the report from the Regional Fisheries Advisory Committee meeting, which was held on the 3rd May 1976. The report contains information on the regional fisheries organization, the review of the Water Industry in England and Wales, fisheries improvement work on the River Leven, Mitton Hatchery, new code of fishery byelaws, proposed byelaws (Coniston) and temporary licences. The Fisheries Advisory Committee was part of the Regional Water Authorities, in this case the North West Water Authority. This preceded the Environment Agency which came into existence in 1996.

South & West Cumberland Fisheries Advisory Committee 16th October, 1978

This is the report from the South and West Cumberland Fisheries Advisory Committee meeting, which was held on the 16th October, 1978. It covers information on fisheries income and expenditure, the study of salmon propagation in England and Wales, work on the future programme of fisheries work, keep nets, and the drought order for the reduction of compensation water from Lake Ennerdale. It also covers the report by the area fisheries officer on fishing activities including river conditions and fishing, migratory fish movements, and an update on Holmwrangle hatchery. The report also looks at stocking numbers of salmon and sea trout in various rivers, predator counts for various rivers, fish mortalities and fish disease. The Fisheries Advisory Committee was part of the Regional Water Authorities, in this case the North West Water Authority. This preceded the Environment Agency which came into existence in 1996.

Eden and District Fisheries Advisory Committee 17th October, 1978

This is the report from the Eden and District Fisheries Advisory Committee meeting, which was held on the 17th October, 1978. It covers information on fisheries income and expenditure, the study of salmon propagation in England and Wales, work on the future programme of fisheries work and keep nets. It also covers the report by the area fisheries officer on fishing activities including river conditions and fishing for salmon, sea trout, brown trout, and coarse fish, and an update on Holmwrangle hatchery. The report also looks at stocking numbers of salmon and sea trout in various rivers, predator counts for various rivers, biological work and fish disease. The Fisheries Advisory Committee was part of the Regional Water Authorities, in this case the North West Water Authority. This preceded the Environment Agency which came into existence in 1996.

South Lancashire Fisheries Advisory Committee 18th October, 1978

This is the report from the South Lancashire Fisheries Advisory Committee meeting, which was held on the 18th October, 1978. It covers information on fisheries income and expenditure, the study of salmon propagation in England and Wales, work on the future programme of fisheries work and keep nets. Other sections include the report on the effects of Barnoldswick STW on Stock Beck and the River Ribble, information on the Leeds/Liverpool Canal transfer of mine water from Bickershaw Colliery and the future fishing policy of Worthington Reservoir. It also covers the report by the area fisheries officer on fishing activities including river conditions and fishing for salmon, sea trout, and coarse fish, and an update on Langcliffe hatchery. The report also looks at migratory fish movements at Waddow Weir, Winckley Hall and Locks Weir, stocking numbers of brown trout, rainbow trout and coarse fish in various rivers, pollution incidents and fish mortalities. The Fisheries Advisory Committee was part of the Regional Water Authorities, in this case the North West Water Authority. This preceded the Environment Agency which came into existence in 1996.

Lune, Wyre & Furness Fisheries Advisory Committee 24th October, 1978

This is the report from the Lune, Wyre and Furness Fisheries Advisory Committee meeting, which was held on the 24th October, 1978. It covers information on fisheries income and expenditure, the study of salmon propagation in England and Wales, work on the future programme of fisheries work and keep nets. Also covered is a brief note on the future water supplies for South West Cumbria, water resource development, cage rearing of salmon smolts in the River Leven and the report by the area fisheries officer on usage of Middleton hatchery. The section on the report by the area fisheries officer on fishing activities includes river conditions for salmon, sea trout, non-migratory trout, Char and coarse fish, and migratory fish movements at Haverthwaite on the River Leven, Broadraine and Forge Weir on the River Lune and Duddon Hall. Stocking numbers of brown trout and rainbow trout in various rivers are also added, as well as predator numbers for various rivers, pollution incidents and fish mortalities, biological work and Skerton Weir. The Fisheries Advisory Committee was part of the Regional Water Authorities, in this case the North West Water Authority. This preceded the Environment Agency which came into existence in 1996.

Regional Fisheries Advisory Committee 13th November, 1978

This is the report from the Regional Fisheries Advisory Committee meeting, which was held on the 13th November 1978. The report contains the minutes of the previous meetings of the Local Fisheries Advisory Committees, information on income and expenditure, and salmon propagation in England and Wales. Also included is the dimensions of keep nets, and the water resource development. The Fisheries Advisory Committee was part of the Regional Water Authorities, in this case the North West Water Authority. This preceded the Environment Agency which came into existence in 1996.

Derwent & West Cumbria Fisheries Advisory Committee 25th June, 1979.

This is the report from the Derwent and West Cumbria Fisheries Advisory Committee meeting, which was held on the 25th June 1979. The report contains sections on British Nuclear Fuels Limited abstraction from Wastwaters, Salmon Propagation in England and Wales, and its implications for regional hatchery policy, the incomes from sale of rod and line licences for 1978, and a progress report of the Opencast Coal Workings. It also covers the report by the area fisheries officer which looks at river conditions and fishing, fish distribution and general comments for Holmwrangle hatchery, re-stocking by angling associations, predators, fish disease, Yearl Weir fish counter, work at River Ehen, poaching and a summary of prosecutions. The Fisheries Advisory Committee was part of the Regional Water Authorities, in this case the North West Water Authority. This preceded the Environment Agency which came into existence in 1996.

Central Area Fisheries Advisory Committee 7th September, 1981

This is the report from the Central Area Fisheries Advisory Committee meeting, which was held on the 7th September, 1981. It covers information including the consultation paper on the review of Inland and Coastal fisheries in England and Wales, a paper on 'A National Salmon Policy' and information on the response to an application for a professional eel trapper to fish for eels with fyke nets on Lake Windermere. The Fisheries Advisory Committee was part of the Regional Water Authorities, in this case the North West Water Authority. This preceded the Environment Agency which came into existence in 1996.

Northern Area Fisheries Advisory Committee 8th September, 1981

This is the report from the Northern Area Fisheries Advisory Committee meeting, which was held on the 8th September, 1981. It covers information including the consultation paper on the review of Inland and Coastal fisheries in England and Wales, and a paper on 'A National Salmon Policy'. The Fisheries Advisory Committee was part of the Regional Water Authorities, in this case the North West Water Authority. This preceded the Environment Agency which came into existence in 1996.

Southern Area Fisheries Advisory Committee 9th September, 1981

This is the report from the Southern Area Fisheries Advisory Committee meeting, which was held on the 9th September, 1981. It covers information including the consultation paper on the review of Inland and Coastal fisheries in England and Wales, and a paper on 'A National Salmon Policy'. The Fisheries Advisory Committee was part of the Regional Water Authorities, in this case the North West Water Authority. This preceded the Environment Agency which came into existence in 1996.

Regional Fisheries Advisory Committee 21st September, 1981

This is the report from the Regional Fisheries Advisory Committee meeting, which was held on the 21st September 1981. The report contains sections on the minutes of the last meeting and recommendations for these committees, a Review of Inland and Coastal Fisheries in England and Wales by the Ministry of Agriculture, including a consultation paper and a report on the National Salmon Policy. The Fisheries Advisory Committee was part of the Regional Water Authorities, in this case the North West Water Authority. This preceded the Environment Agency which came into existence in 1996.

Northern Area Fisheries Advisory Committee 12th October, 1981

This is the report from the Northern Area Fisheries Advisory Committee meeting, which was held on the 12th October, 1981. It includes the information on the recommendations of the Area Fisheries Advisory Committees on the Review of Inland and Coastal Fisheries in England and Wales, and the restructuring of rod and line fishing licence duties. It also covers the report by the area fisheries officer on fisheries activities. This comments on river conditions and fishing, migratory fish movements from Yearl Weir fish counter and an update on Holmwrangle hatchery with the summary of the fly planting programme for salmon, sea trout and brown trout. Finally the report adds about stockings carried out by the Angling Associations, fish disease and management and survey work. The Fisheries Advisory Committee was part of the Regional Water Authorities, in this case the North West Water Authority. This preceded the Environment Agency which came into existence in 1996.

Central Area Fisheries Advisory Committee 14th October, 1981

This is the report from the Central Area Fisheries Advisory Committee meeting, which was held on the 14th October, 1981. It includes the information on the recommendations of the Area Fisheries Advisory Committees on the Review of Inland and Coastal Fisheries in England and Wales, and the restructuring of rod and line fishing licence duties. It also covers concern of the timing of recent repair work and a proposal for a fish trap on Forge Weir on the River Lune, and the report by the area fisheries officer on fisheries activities. This comments on river conditions and fishing, migratory fish movements, and an update on Middleton hatchery, Salmon Cages in the Leven, and Langcliffe hatchery. Finally the report adds about stockings carried out by the Authority, fish disease, fish mortality and management work. The Fisheries Advisory Committee was part of the Regional Water Authorities, in this case the North West Water Authority. This preceded the Environment Agency which came into existence in 1996.