The workshop was attended by over 40 scientists from
17 countries and presentations were given in four theme sessions:
(i) improvements in biological and ecological knowledge for the
application of egg production methods, (ii) laboratory methods
and techniques to determine egg and adult parameters, (iii) survey
design and sampling methods for ichthyologist and adults,
and (iv) statistical methods to estimate egg and adult parameters
and spawning stock biomass (SSB). The workshop focused on issues
related to two specific EPMs, the daily and the annual egg production
method. The three points of focus for this special issue
include;