22nd Regular Session of the Scientific Committee

SC22 will receive an update on the informal intersessional review of CMM 2018-04, including a draft revised CMM, and provide feedback for the Commission’s consideration and possible adoption at WCPFC23.

• WCPFC22 endorsed the establishment of an informal intersessional working group (led by the USA) to review CMM 2018-04 in 2026 and report to SC22, TCC22, and WCPFC23. The First Sea Turtle Informal Intersessional Working Group Meeting (STIIWG01) was convened virtually on 8 and 10 April 2026 to consider recent scientific information and potential options to improve the current CMM on sea turtles.