Noted for his ability to cut to the chase on complex issues, derive mathematical solutions and develop new approaches, mentor numerous students and ABL employees, and convey meaningful responses with few words, Dr. Jeffrey Tad Fujioka retired from federal service on 1 October 2010.
Jeff’s talents as a forthright counselor, statistician, and assessment scientist will be sincerely missed by those who worked with him. He leaves behind a legacy of innovative solutions that include a million dollar longline survey that pays for itself, a wide range of mathematical solutions, numerous stock assessments and papers, and a habitat model that can quantify fishing impacts. Especially important were his long-term efforts on management and research of sablefish, one of Alaska’s most valuable fisheries.
Those of us left behind will be wishing Jeff an enjoyable, fishy, and productive retirement.