21st Regular Session of the Scientific Committee
Agenda Item 4.7.3 Biology from billfish in longline fisheries (Project 125)
Annotation
This four-year project aims to collect biological samples from billfish (South Pacific striped marlin, blue marlin, black marlin, shortbill spearfish, and sailfish) in the WCPO longline fisheries and analyze them to estimate growth and maturity. Annual project updates will be presented at SC from 2025 to 2028, with a final report in 2028.
SC21 will review the progress report and provide advice as needed.