21st Regular Session of the Scientific Committee

Agenda Item 5.1 Development of the WCPFC harvest strategy framework for key tuna species

SC21 will note the following key updates to the Indicative Workplan for the Adoption of Harvest Strategies under CMM-2022-03 (see Attachment 16, WCPFC21 Outcomes Document). In the Workplan, WCPFC21 agreed to the following in 2025: 

  • South Pacific albacore: Operating models and MSE developed; adoption of a management procedure in 2025.

  • Bigeye tuna: Three candidate TRPs (32%, 34%, and 36%SBF=0) have been endorsed for further evaluation; the adoption of the TRP and MP may be deferred to 2026.

  • Skipjack tuna: The monitoring strategy was finalized.

  • Yellowfin tuna: MSE operating model development has been deferred to 2026.

  • General: Capacity-building workshops held; the 2nd Science-Management Dialogue supported; 2025 workplan prioritizes South Pacific albacore and skipjack.