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The basis for the scientific advice on utilizing the commercial fish stocks in the Barents Sea is a co-operation between Russian and Norwegian scientists. The scope of this work is defined in Appendix 10 in the Protocol from the annual meetings of the JRNFC. The scientists carry out joint surveys and other types of data collection. The data are analyzed within the auspices of ICES. Thus ICES gives the formal catch recommendations for the stocks in the Barents Sea. The management advice produced by ICES is in accordance with the principle of precautionary approach to fisheries given in UNCLOSE and FAO Code of Conduct for fisheries.