22nd Regular Session of the Northern Committee

NC22 will consider matters related to data provision for northern stocks, with a view to ensuring the timely submission of complete and accurate data required for stock assessments, the formulation of management measures, and the review of Commission decisions. The Committee will review the status of data submissions by CCMs, including data for Pacific bluefin tuna, North Pacific albacore, North Pacific striped marlin, and swordfish, and encourage full and consistent reporting to the Commission and availability of such data to ISC. NC22 will also discuss practical approaches to improving data quality and completeness, including consideration of systems and processes to validate catch