The author wishes to express his gratitude to the Director-General of the Department of Fisheries, Malaysia and his department staff, in particular Messrs. Tan Cheng Kiat and Ibrahim Salleh for their cooperation and guidance.
To the Director of Agriculture and Fisheries Department, Hong Kong, the author is particularly thankful for having been given the opportunity to take up this assignment.
The author is also grateful to Dr. H.R. Rabanal of the South China Sea Fisheries Development and Coordinating Programme, Manila, and Dr. W.L.Y. Chan, Senior Research Officer of Agriculture and Fisheries Department, Hong Kong, for their advice and guidance.
