Second Science Management Dialogue

SMD02 will consider cooperation areas in managing the South Pacific albacore stock and fisheries Pacific-wide, noting the WCPFC20 decision:

268. Noting the importance of the application of compatible measures between WCPFC and IATTC to enhance the effectiveness of collective conservation and management efforts, the Commission agreed to invite representatives from the IATTC Secretariat and CPCs[1] as appropriate, to participate as observers in SMD02.

[1] IATTC Parties, co-operating non-parties, co-operating fishing entities or regional economic integration organizations