Participate in south Pacific albacore assessment

Project H.6.c - Participate in south Pacific albacore assessment

Ongoing

Program(s) in charge: Ecosystem & Bycatch Program

Funded

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Theme 3. Sustainable fisheries
Goal H. Improve and implement stock assessments, based on the best available science
Target H.6. Maintain active participation in ISC stock assessments

Objectives

Staff participation in development and improvement of the south Pacific albacore assessment
Understand the assessment results, and communicate them to the Commission

Background

The assessment is for albacore in the south Pacific that are covered by both the IATTC and WCPFC
The IATTC staff provides data and advice for the assessment

Relevance for management

The IATTC uses the results of the assessment to provide management advice

Duration

Workplan and status

See SPC website for details

External collaborators

SPC

Deliverables

Report to SAC meetings

Updated date: 01 Apr 2021

Progress summary for the reporting period

January 2021: Attend the SPC stock assessment meetings for south Pacific albacore
March 2021: Made a presentation in the SPC pre-assessment workshop (PAW) on the fishery stratification for albacore in the southern EPO