The SEAFDEC staff extends our deep condolences to the family of Dr. Siri Ekmaharaj, who served as Secretary-General of SEAFDEC for four years from 2005 to 2009. Dr. Siri will always be remembered and forever praised for his management of SEAFDEC that led to great progress of the organization and advanced the development of the fisheries of Southeast Asia. As we express our condolences to the family of Dr. Siri during this time of sorrow, we also wish to assure them that Dr. Siri will always be in our thoughts and prayers.