21st Regular Session of the Scientific Committee

Agenda Item 6.2.1 Research on non-entangling and biodegradable FADs

Annotation

SC21 will review various research outputs related to non-entangling and biodegradable Fish Aggregating Devices (FADs), including the progress of Project 110 (Non-entangling and biodegradable FAD trials in the WCPO), which is funded by the EU, US, and ISSF and is scheduled for completion in December 2025. Project 110a is to enhance Project 110 by deploying additional non-entangling and biodegradable FADs. SC21 will review and provide comments on the progress of Projects 110 and 110a, including any other FAD-related research.

Working Papers

Symbol Title Date of Issue Last Updated
SC21-EB-WP-03 Progress Report of Project 110 and 110a: Non-entangling and Biodegradable FAD Trial in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean
Escalle L., Moreno G., Zudaire I., Uranga J., David D., and Hamer P. (SPC-OFP)

Information Papers

Symbol Title Date of Issue Last Updated
SC21-EB-IP-04 Key outcomes of the International workshop on biodegradable Fish Aggregating Devices
G. Moreno, L. Escalle, I. Zudaire, M. Roman, G. MorĂ¡n, J. Lopez, J. Murua, J. Uranga, V. Restrepo, H. Murua (International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF)