21st Regular Session of the Scientific Committee

Agenda Item 3.1.2 Reconciliation of size composition data for stock assessments (Project 127)

Annotation

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.

Working Papers

Symbol Title Date of Issue Last Updated
SC21-ST-WP-02 Review and reconciliation of size data collected in the WCPFC-CA for stock assessment purposes (WCPFC Project: 127)
Paul Hamer, Emmanuel Schneiter, Tiffany Vidal, Peter Williams (SPC)