Hi, I have a question relating to how the area structure could impact biomass estimates in a model with tagging data in SS3. Any thoughts are appreciated. Assuming we have a model with two areas (S1, S2) and two fisheries (Fleet 1, Fleet 2 in respective area ), and we have the tag data only in area 1 (all releases in S1 and recaptured by Fleet 1). I would think the model will infer biomass in area 1 using Fleet 1 catch x ratio of release/recapture (Roughly speaking, and ignored influence from CPUE or other data). If we change this model into an one-area model but retain the same fleet structure, I would think the model will use the same tag information to infer biomass for the whole region therefore under-estimate the total biomass. Basically I had thought using a an area-aggregated model in cases where tag releases/recapture occur only in a sub region/fishery would underestimate biomass. However, this doesn't appear to be the case for the Indian Ocean Yellowfin/bigeye assessment which have been configured as multi-region model as tags only occur in one region - Reconfiguring these models to one-area (without changing fleet structure) appears to have little or no effect on biomass estimates ( I understand that other processes such as CPUE would affect biomass as well but It's perplexing that the regional structure has little impact in these cases). Thanks.