22nd Regular Session of the Scientific Committee

SC22 will review progress under the South Pacific Albacore Roadmap Intersessional Working Group (IWG), which has been tasked with advancing key components of the harvest strategy. Following endorsement of the 2023–2026 workplan and the adoption of the SPA MP at WCPFC22, the IWG’s current focus is on operationalizing the MP, including the first MP run, development and review of the monitoring strategy, and progression of implementing arrangements and allocation considerations in advance of adoption of an implementing CMM at WCPFC23. SC22 will consider updates on these activities and provide technical advice relevant to monitoring strategy and implementation design, and guidance to support the completion of remaining roadmap elements and readiness for full implementation of the SPA MP from 2027.