21st Regular Session of the Scientific Committee

This two-year project aims to review and improve size data collection for WCPFC stock assessments by evaluating past and current methods, summarizing key changes, and providing guidance for stock assessment scientists. It will identify critical inadequacies or oversampling in sampling procedures and propose solutions for more consistent and reliable size composition data. Additionally, the project will address discrepancies in size data reported to WCPFC by working with relevant CCMs to enhance data accuracy and consistency. 

SC21 will assess the progress report and provide recommendations if necessary. The final report will be presented at SC22.