20th Regular Session of the Scientific Committee

Agenda Item 6.2.1 Research on non-entangling and biodegradable FADs

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SC20 will review various research outputs related to non-entangling and biodegradable FADs, including the progress of Project 110 (Non-entangling and biodegradable FAD trials in the WCPO) funded by the EU, US, and ISSF, which will be completed in December 2025. Project 110a is to enhance Project 110 by deploying additional non-entangling and biodegradable FADs. SC20 will review and provide comments on the progress of Project 110 and 110a.