21st Regular Session of the Scientific Committee

The IWG Chair will provide a brief on the outcomes of the SP Albacore Roadmap IWG work, noting that a dedicated South Pacific Albacore Management Workshop (SPAM-WS) will be held between SC21 and TCC21 (para 713, WCPFC21 Summary Report). SC21 will review and respond to any requests from the IWG.

713. The Commission agreed to hold South Pacific albacore management workshops in 2025 focused on:

a. South Pacific albacore management procedures.

b. South Pacific albacore management arrangement for implementing the management procedure.

c. Mixed fishery issues including ensuring compatibility between the bigeye and South Pacific Albacore management procedures.