1. The Fifth Session of the Advisory Committee on Fisheries Research (ACFR) was held in Rome, Italy, from 12 to 15 October 2004.
2. The Session was called to order by the Chairperson of ACFR, Ms Meryl Williams.
3. The Session was attended by all the eight members of the Committee and a special observer. The list of participants is attached as Appendix B.
