Cannery Receipt Data Workshop: Full Annotated Agenda

The workshop will be opened by the co-Chairs, Mr Peter Williams and Dr Tiffany Vidal of the Pacific Community (SPC), the Commission's Scientific Services Provider (SSP). The co-Chairs will outline the Workshop objectives, which will focus on the elements outlined in the SC22 recommendation. The Workshop brings together (i) national scientists tasked with preparing/analysing data for their flag-state purse seine fleet, and (ii) relevant representative(s) with knowledge of cannery data in their country (as WCPFC members). 

The workshop will be opened by the co-Chairs, Mr Peter Williams and Dr Tiffany Vidal of the Pacific Community (SPC), the Commission's Scientific Services Provider (SSP). The co-Chairs will outline the Workshop objectives, which will focus on the elements outlined in the SC22 recommendation. The Workshop brings together (i) national scientists tasked with preparing/analysing data for their flag-state purse seine fleet, and (ii) relevant representative(s) with knowledge of cannery data in their country (as WCPFC members). 

SPC will present an overview of the results of a survey of key questions for scientists from purse seine flag-CCMs. CCMs that responded to the survey will be invited to provide any further information to contribute to the discussion. CCMs that did not complete the survey will have an opportunity to provide information during the discussion. 

SPC will present an overview of the results of a survey of key questions for CCMs with canneries. CCMs that responded to the survey will be invited to provide any further information. CCMs that did not complete the survey will have an opportunity to provide information during the discussion.

SPC will share information on how cannery data is used in scientific research, fisheries data validation and improving purse seine catch and species composition. Japan will also be invited to share information on how cannery data has been used in previous studies. Minimum coverage requirements will also be discussed and SPC will elaborate on the role of national scientists in supporting uses of cannery data. Participants will discuss an approach for collecting and reviewing cannery data, proposed methodology, and relevant training required by CCMs.

The Workshop will review and agree its outcomes that will be reported to SC23, including next steps.