Second Bigeye Management Workshop

Background:

Under the mixed-fishery approach, YFT outcomes are influenced by management of fisheries through the SKJ, SPA and BET MPs. As development of the BET MP progresses, the implications of candidate BET MP designs for YFT should be considered as part of the overall evaluation. 

BMW02 action:

BMW02 should consider the approach taken to evaluating the implications of candidate BET MP designs for YFT through the mixed fishery approach, the preliminary findings presented to SC22, and identify the YFT outcomes relevant to narrowing the BET MP options, together with any further YFT evaluation needed for the refined candidate set before WCPFC23.