At the request of the Board for International Food and Agricultural Development (BIFAD), A.I.D. commissioned a planning study to identify long-range research needs in fisheries and aquaculture. The study is one of three currently being carried out under A.I.D. direction. The study focuses on research activities which will directly contribute to increased food production and which will lead to better income and employment opportunities for poor and disadvantaged people in the developing nations. It is to determine research and development needs, recommend priority areas for funding, and to identify U.S. universities and similar organizations and research institutions in the developing countries that are interested in the best way to formulate and carry out specific fisheries and aquaculture research programs. The fisheries research workshop was to provide an opportunity for participants to learn more about the Title XII program and its implications. This report presents an edited version of the presentations by principle speakers and reports of the working groups along with the concluding question and answer session. The main topic is Title XII and the Collaborative Research Support Program. The different perspectives represented are BIFAD, Joint Research Committee, USAID, University interests, and viewpoints of developing countries. The Fisheries Research Process is also presented. Fisheries priorities developed emphasize artisan fisheries and small boats although even research requiring a large organization, such as in the development of low-cost protein, or aquaculture, can involve the small fisherman. That is important, even if it puts a much lower priced product on the local market.