12 October 1979 (Continued)

1:30 Review of on-going and planned research and management activities in Glacier Bay and contiguous waters
a. 1:30—National Park Service (presentation by Mr. Jim Larson and/or Mr. John Chapman)
b. 1:50—National Marine Fisheries Service (presentation by Mr. Milsted Zahn and/or Dr. Michael Tillman)
2:15 Identification of additional research/management actions, if any, needed to protect humpback whales in Glacier Bay, e.g.:
a. Research
1. Physical
i. acoustic characteristics of the Bay
ii. water currents and tidal factors
2. Biological
i. identification of whale food and its distribution and abundance
ii. additional whale behavior studies including harassment indicators
3. Human Factors
i. acoustic characteristics of vessels
b. Management
1. comprehensive monitoring of vessel use patterns throughout the Bay
2. vessel routing, number, and speed controls
3. seasonal and/or area closures
4:30 As possible, summarize and rank research and management activities not included in on-going or planned activities.
5:00 Adjourn
9:00 Continue discussion on ranking research and management activities not included in on-going or planned activities
10:00 Coffee Break
10:15 As possible, identify target initiation dates, target completion dates, optimal methods, time, money, personnel, logistic support, and equipment needed to initiate and complete ranked research and management projects
11:45 Closing Remarks
12:00 Adjourn

APPENDIX B

LIST OF PARTICIPANTS AT MEETING TO REVIEW INFORMATION AND ACTIONS CONCERNING HUMPBACK WHALES IN GLACIER BAY NATIONAL MONUMENT